Railway transport services of freight by refrigerator cars

CPC v2.1 Code: 65121

About railway transport services of freight by refrigerator cars

cpc code 65121 covers the railway transport services of freight by refrigerator cars. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-sensitive goods, such as perishable food items, pharmaceuticals, and other products that require controlled environments. As a vital component of the broader transportation and logistics sector, this industry contributes significantly to the overall economic activity and facilitates international trade.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry involve the operation of specialized refrigerator rail cars designed to maintain the desired temperature range during transportation. These railcars are equipped with advanced cooling systems, insulation, and temperature monitoring technologies to ensure the integrity of the transported goods. The transportation process typically involves the loading of the refrigerator cars, careful monitoring of temperature and humidity levels, and the safe and timely delivery of the goods to their destination.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include the refrigerator rail cars themselves, which are highly specialized and engineered to meet the specific needs of temperature-sensitive freight. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting infrastructure, such as rail networks, loading and unloading facilities, and skilled personnel to operate the equipment and manage the transportation process. Energy sources, such as electricity or diesel fuel, are also essential inputs for powering the cooling systems and propelling the railcars.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-sensitive freight via refrigerator rail cars. The goods transported can include a wide range of products, such as 15000 Food products, 21000 Pharmaceuticals, and other 31000 Manufactured goods that require controlled environments. The output of this industry is then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 46000 Wholesale trade and 47000 Retail trade, which rely on the timely and reliable delivery of these temperature-sensitive goods.

Family tree for railway transport services of freight by refrigerator cars

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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>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/65121'>65121: Railway transport services of freight by refrigerator cars</a>"]

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

    

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