Railway transport services of freight

CPC v2.1 Code: 6512

About railway transport services of freight

cpc code 6512, 'Railway transport services of freight', represents a crucial component of the global logistics and supply chain industry. This industry is responsible for the efficient movement of goods and materials by rail, connecting producers, distributors, and consumers across vast distances. As a vital link in the transportation network, the railway freight industry plays a significant role in supporting economic growth and facilitating international trade.

Production process

The primary production techniques used in the railway freight industry involve the loading, transportation, and unloading of cargo. This process typically begins with the collection of goods from various sources, which are then consolidated and loaded onto specialized rail cars or containers. The trains then transport the freight to designated terminals or distribution centers, where the cargo is unloaded and prepared for further distribution or delivery to the final destination.

Production inputs

The railway freight industry relies on several key inputs, including a well-developed rail infrastructure, such as tracks, stations, and terminals. Additionally, the industry requires specialized rolling stock, such as locomotives, freight cars, and intermodal containers, as well as skilled personnel to operate and maintain the equipment. Fuel, primarily diesel, is another essential input for powering the locomotives that pull the freight trains.

Production outputs

The primary output of the railway freight industry is the safe and efficient transportation of goods, materials, and commodities. The freight transported can include a wide range of products, from raw materials like 1010 Coal and lignite, 1020 Crude petroleum and natural gas, and 1030 Metal ores to manufactured goods, consumer products, and agricultural commodities. The railway freight industry's outputs are consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 4100 Construction, 4200 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and 4300 Accommodation and food service activities.

Family tree for railway transport services of freight

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6'>6: Distributive trade services; accommodation, food and beverage serving services; transport services; and electricity, gas and water distribution services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65'>65: Freight transport services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/651'>651: Land transport services of freight</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6512'>6512: Railway transport services of freight</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6511'>6511: Road transport services of freight</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6513'>6513: Transport services via pipeline</a>"]

    D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65121'>65121: Railway transport services of freight by refrigerator cars</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65122'>65122: Railway transport services of freight by tanker cars</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65123'>65123: Railway transport services of intermodal containers</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65124'>65124: Railway transport services of letters and parcels</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65125'>65125: Railway transport services of dry bulk goods</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65126'>65126: Railway transport services of live animals</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65129'>65129: Other railway transport services of freight</a>"]


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