2002 NAICS Definitions

492110 Couriers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined courier delivery services of parcels generally between metropolitan areas or urban centers. The establishments of this industry form a network including courier local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing messenger and delivery services within a metropolitan area or within an urban center--are classified in Industry 492210, Local Messengers and Local Delivery; and
• Providing the truck transportation of palletized general freight--are classified in Industry Group 4841, General Freight Trucking.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
492110	492110	4513	Air courier services
492110	492110	4215	Courier services (i.e., intercity network)
492110	492110	4215	Local letter and parcel delivery services as part of intercity courier network

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