Top DOT deep sea freight transportation contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $63.5M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 483111, up 3.2% from $61.5M in the preceding 12 months. 4 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Transportation. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOT contractors for NAICS 483111
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tote Services, LLC | $41.5M | $31.1M | 65.3% | — |
| 2 | Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. | $13.9M | $17.1M | 21.8% | — |
| 3 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | $5.9M | $4.9M | 9.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Central Marine Logistics Inc | $2.3M | $7.4M | 3.6% | ▼ 1 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Tote Services, LLC$31.1M → $41.5M (+$10.4M) · now #1
- Patriot Contract Services, LLC$4.9M → $5.9M (+$1.0M) · now #3
- Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.−$800K → $0 (+$800K) · no latest-period obligations
Largest declines
- Central Marine Logistics Inc$7.4M → $2.3M (−$5.2M) · now #4
- Keystone Shipping Services, Inc.$17.1M → $13.9M (−$3.2M) · now #2
- Keystone Shipping Co$1.7M → −$52K (−$1.8M) · no latest-period obligations
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Transportation, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Administration | $63.5M | $61.5M | Up $2.0M (3.3%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6991PE26F00208N | Central Marine Logistics Inc TS GOLDEN BEAR DOWNGRADE - PREPERATION OF VESSEL CML-SMJ26-1101 A | $2.5M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| 6933A226F00151N | Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. (KEY-DMG26-1002A) CAPE DOMINGO FY26 FIXED FEES | $2.1M | Jul 26, 2027 |
| 6933A226F00150N | Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. (KEY-DCS26-1002A) CAPE DECISION FY26 FIXED FEES | $2.4M | Jul 26, 2027 |
| 693JF725F00040N | Tote Services, LLC FY25 VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES-EMPIRE STATE-TOTE SERVICES TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE FY25 FUNDS FOR TOTE GAA VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES OF EMPIRE STATE AS DESCRIBED IN SOW. | $4.7M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 693JF724F00023N | Tote Services, LLC EMPIRE STATE FY24 VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES | $5.9M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 693JF724F00072N | Tote Services, LLC VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES PATRIOT STATE | $4.7M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 693JF725F00063N | Tote Services, LLC PATRIOT STATE GA VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY MULTI-MISSION VESSEL (NSMV) TASK ORDER FUNDING FOR PATRIOT ST. 21 ITEM TASK LIST INDICATED IN SOW FOR BUSINESS… | $4.5M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 693JF723F00047N | Tote Services, LLC NSMV STATE-CLASS SOC NOC OPERATIONS | $2.8M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 693JF725F00107N | Tote Services, LLC FY25-NSMV III-STATE OF MAINE-DELIVERY TASK ORDER PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GA VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR PREPARING THE SHIP FOR DELIVERY FROM PHILLY SHIPYARD AND SAILING… | $5.0M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 693JF722F00117N | Tote Services, LLC NSMV TS EMPIRE STATE GENERAL AGENT SUPPORT SERVICES COST REIMBURSABLE ITEMS | $25.2M | Sep 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOT contractors for NAICS 483111?
In the latest 12 months, Tote Services, LLC ($41.5M), Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. ($13.9M), Patriot Contract Services, LLC ($5.9M) received the most DOT obligations for deep sea freight transportation.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Tote Services, LLC alone held 65.3%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOT NAICS 483111 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 6991PE26F00208N (Central Marine Logistics Inc, $2.5M obligated), ending Mar 31, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
NAICS 483111 across all agencies
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$2.8BFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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