Government Marine Cargo Handling Contracts
NAICS 488320 ยท Marine Cargo Handling
Government marine cargo handling contracts totaled $486M across 819 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligated spending was down 41.7% from FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $477M, or 98% of the total for this industry.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $95,546,559 across 194 awards with activity that year, a change of -41.7% from $163,787,899 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $485,723,915 across 819 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $95.5M
- Awards in FY2026
- 194
- Change vs FY2025
- -41.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $486M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Marine Cargo Handling contract spending by year
Federal marine cargo handling contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488320. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $95,546,559 | 194 | -41.7% |
| FY2025 | $163,787,899 | 288 | -27.7% |
| FY2024 | $226,389,457 | 370 | n/a |
About government marine cargo handling contracts
Federal spending on marine cargo handling contracts fell 58% from FY2024 ($226M) to FY2026 ($95.5M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 37% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on marine cargo handling contracts (98%), followed by the Department of Energy. The states with the most of this work are Texas, Virginia and Georgia.
NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top marine cargo handling government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper/Ports America LLC | $83,930,905 | 17.3% |
| 2 | Versability Resources, Inc. | $62,589,056 | 12.9% |
| 3 | Ssa Atlantic LLC | $31,164,677 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. | $30,497,927 | 6.3% |
| 5 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | $29,637,401 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Rhenus Midgard GMBH & Co. KG | $25,288,996 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Ems Shipping & Trading GMBH | $19,647,545 | 4.0% |
| 8 | Bct-Baltycki Terminal Kontenerowy SP. Z O.o. | $19,633,358 | 4.0% |
| 9 | Geranoi Arapis Ee | $15,652,399 | 3.2% |
| 10 | American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Inc | $14,308,161 | 2.9% |
Agencies buying marine cargo handling services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488320.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $477,394,128 | 98.3% |
| 2 | Department of Energy | $7,998,278 | 1.6% |
| 3 | Department of Commerce | $254,729 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of State | $44,509 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $32,270 | <0.1% |
Where marine cargo handling contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $91,929,183 | 18.9% |
| 2 | Virginia | $63,480,294 | 13.1% |
| 3 | Georgia | $31,162,177 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $30,502,927 | 6.3% |
| 5 | Florida | $19,221,543 | 4.0% |
| 6 | Illinois | $18,952,739 | 3.9% |
| 7 | California | $15,162,657 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Washington | $11,132,945 | 2.3% |
| 9 | New Jersey | $3,155,472 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Hawaii | $3,149,738 | 0.6% |
Recent marine cargo handling contract awards
The latest marine cargo handling contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Herc Rentals Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG SALC CTD RENTAL FOR FORKLIFTS FOR QUARTER 4 TO END FISCAL YEAR 26. TELEHANDLER, STACKIE AND FORKLIFT | $24,500 | 70Z02326PSALC0017 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Versability Resources, Inc. | Department of DefenseINTEGRATED LOGISTICS OVERHAUL (ILO) | $78,096 | N6883626F0092 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Hawaii Stevedores, Inc | Department of DefenseLONGSHORING SUPPORT SERVICES | $339,582 | N0060426FD015 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company, LLC | Department of DefensePORTS OF ALASKA S&RTS | $20,980 | HTC71126F7543 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) BREMERHAVE, GE | $909,831 | HTC71126F7540 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) BREMERHAVE, GE | $1,102,289 | HTC71126F7539 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Transcar GMBH | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $52,402 | HTC71126F7538 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) BREMERHAVE, GE | $398,916 | HTC71126F7511 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) BREMERHAVE, GE | $688,189 | HTC71126F7510 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) BREMERHAVE, GE | $767,681 | HTC71126F7509 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Dongwon Loex Co., LTD. | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $444,883 | HTC71126F7508 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Marterneri S.p.a. | Department of DefenseS&RTS LIVORNO, ITALY | $1,282 | HTC71126F7506 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Ssa Atlantic LLC | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES. | $433,962 | HTC71126F7505 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company W.l.l. | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $43,763 | HTC71126F7504 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) BREMERHAVE, GE | $398,916 | HTC71126F7503 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Al Jazy Trading Company | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $33,285 | HTC71126F7502 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Al Jazy Trading Company | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $214,254 | HTC71126F7501 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Al Jazy Trading Company | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $438,150 | HTC71126F7500 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Dongwon Loex Co., LTD. | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $444,883 | HTC71126F7499 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Ems Shipping & Trading GMBH | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS) | $9,669 | HTC71126F7498 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Sankyo Corporation | Department of DefenseS&RTS - YOKOHAMA & EAST JAPAN | $86,299 | HTC71126F7467 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Cooper/Ports America LLC | Department of DefenseS&RTS - THREE PORT TEXAS | $2,321,282 | HTC71126F7466 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Transcar GMBH | Department of DefenseS&RTS - BREMERHAVEN GERMANY TALLYING AND CHECKING | $336,285 | HTC71126F7465 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | BLG Autoterminal Bremerhaven GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseSTEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES AND LONGSHORING AND WAREHOUSING SERVICES AT BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY | $2,500 | HTC71126FE342 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of DefenseMALAYSIA STEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES MINIMUM GUARANTEE | $2,500 | HTC71126FE339 |
Open marine cargo handling government bids
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How to win government marine cargo handling contracts
Federal marine cargo handling contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 488320. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for marine cargo handling bids, and look for small business set-asides: many marine cargo handling contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government marine cargo handling contracts by state, agency and contractor
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- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Florida
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government marine cargo handling contracts?
- Federal marine cargo handling contracts use NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest marine cargo handling government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488320 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Cooper/Ports America LLC ($83.9M), Versability Resources, Inc. ($62.6M) and Ssa Atlantic LLC ($31.2M).
- Which agencies buy the most marine cargo handling?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($477M), the Department of Energy ($8M) and the Department of Commerce ($255K).
- Where are government marine cargo handling contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal marine cargo handling work is performed in Texas ($91.9M), Virginia ($63.5M) and Georgia ($31.2M).
- Is federal spending on marine cargo handling contracts growing?
- Federal marine cargo handling contract obligations fell 58% from FY2024 ($226M) to FY2026 ($95.5M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for marine cargo handling contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488320, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government marine cargo handling contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488320 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for marine cargo handling work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.