493110 General Warehousing and Storage

Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating merchandise warehousing and storage facilities. These establishments generally handle goods in containers, such as boxes, barrels, and/or drums, using equipment, such as forklifts, pallets, and racks. They are not specialized in handling bulk products of any particular type, size, or quantity of goods or products.

Cross-References

  • Renting or leasing space for self-storage--are classified in Industry 531130, Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units; and
  • Wholesale or retail sales in combination with handling and/or distributing goods--are classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade, or in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.

Index Entries

Bonded warehousing, general merchandise
General warehousing and storage
Private warehousing and storage, general merchandise
Public warehousing and storage (except self-storage), general merchandise
Warehousing (including foreign trade zones), general merchandise
Warehousing and storage, general merchandise