Major Group SIC 4482

SIC 4482 - Ferries

SIC 44 - Water Transportation
SIC 01 - Agricultural Production Crops SIC 02 - Agricultural Production Livestock And Animal Specialties SIC 07 - Agricultural Services SIC 08 - Forestry SIC 09 - Fishing, Hunting, And Trapping SIC 10 - Metal Mining SIC 12 - Coal Mining SIC 13 - Oil And Gas Extraction SIC 14 - Mining And Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels SIC 15 - Building Construction General Contractors And Operative Builders SIC 16 - Heavy Construction Other Than Building Construction Contractors SIC 17 - Construction Special Trade Contractors SIC 20 - Food And Kindred Products SIC 21 - Tobacco Products SIC 22 - Textile Mill Products SIC 23 - Apparel And Other Finished Products Made From Fabrics And Similar Materials SIC 24 - Lumber And Wood Products, Except Furniture SIC 25 - Furniture And Fixtures SIC 26 - Paper And Allied Products SIC 27 - Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries SIC 28 - Chemicals And Allied Products SIC 29 - Petroleum Refining And Related Industries SIC 30 - Rubber And Miscellaneous Plastics Products SIC 31 - Leather And Leather Products SIC 32 - Stone, Clay, Glass, And Concrete Products SIC 33 - Primary Metal Industries SIC 34 - Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery And Transportation Equipment SIC 35 - Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment SIC 36 - Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer Equipment SIC 37 - Transportation Equipment SIC 38 - Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments Photographic, Medical And Optical Good SIC 39 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries SIC 40 - Railroad Transportation SIC 41 - Local And Suburban Transit And Interurban Highway Passenger Transportation SIC 42 - Motor Freight Transportation And Warehousing SIC 44 - Water Transportation SIC 45 - Transportation By Air SIC 46 - Pipelines, Except Natural Gas SIC 47 - Transportation Services SIC 48 - Communications SIC 49 - Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services SIC 50 - Wholesale Trade-durable Goods SIC 51 - Wholesale Trade-non-durable Goods SIC 52 - Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, And Mobile Home Dealers SIC 53 - General Merchandise Stores SIC 54 - Food Stores SIC 55 - Automotive Dealers And Gasoline Service Stations SIC 56 - Apparel And Accessory Stores SIC 57 - Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores SIC 58 - Eating And Drinking Places SIC 59 - Miscellaneous Retail SIC 60 - Depository Institutions SIC 61 - Non-depository Credit Institutions SIC 62 - Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services SIC 63 - Insurance Carriers SIC 64 - Insurance Agents, Brokers, And Service SIC 65 - Real Estate SIC 67 - Holding And Other Investment Offices SIC 70 - Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps, And Other Lodging Places SIC 72 - Personal Services SIC 73 - Business Services SIC 75 - Automotive Repair, Services, And Parking SIC 76 - Miscellaneous Repair Services SIC 78 - Motion Pictures SIC 79 - Amusement And Recreation Services SIC 80 - Health Services SIC 81 - Legal Services SIC 82 - Educational Services SIC 83 - Social Services SIC 84 - Museums, Art Galleries, And Botanical And Zoological Gardens SIC 86 - Membership Organizations or Unions And Similar Labor Organizations SIC 87 - Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services SIC 89 - Services, Not Elsewhere Classified SIC 96 - Administration Of Economic Programs
- SIC 448 - Water Transportation Of Passengers
  SIC 441 - Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight SIC 442 - Deep Sea Domestic Transportation Of Freight SIC 444 - Water Transportation Of Freight, Not Elsewhere Classified SIC 448 - Water Transportation Of Passengers SIC 449 - Services Incidental To Water Transportation SIC 443 - Freight Transportation On The Great Lakes-st.
  - SIC 4482 - Ferries
    SIC 4482 - Ferries SIC 4489 - Water Transportation of Passengers, Not Elsewhere SIC 4481 - Deep Sea Transportation of Passengers, Except by Ferry

Establishments primarily engaged in operating ferries for the transportation of passengers or vehicles. Establishments primarily engaged in providing lighterage services are classified in Industry 4499.

Industry trends:

NAICS 4482 primarily refers to "Women's Clothing Stores," but assuming you meant "4883," which covers water transportation—including ferries—the industry has seen several qualitative trends and projections for the near future. One of the key trends is a rising shift toward sustainability and green technology. This is influenced by regulatory pressures and consumer preference for eco-friendly options, leading to increased investment in electrification and alternative fuels for ferry operations.

Digital transformation is another significant trend, with operators adopting advanced ticketing systems and real-time tracking technologies. This shift not only improves customer experience but also optimizes operational efficiency. Additionally, there's a growing focus on safety and health protocols, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, driving innovations in sanitization and contactless services.

Forecasts for the near future suggest continued growth in passenger numbers, especially in urban areas where ferries are integral to public transport networks. Expansions in ferry routes and frequencies are expected as cities strive to reduce road congestion. Furthermore, partnerships with tourism sectors are projected to bolster revenue streams as travel rebounds post-pandemic.

This industry is comprised of:

Car lighters (ferries)

Ferries, operation of

Railroad ferries

Explore related industries:

SIC 3731 - Ship Building And Repairing SIC 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified SIC 4731 - Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight And Cargo

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