Port and waterway operation services (excl. cargo handling)

CPC v2.1 Code: 6751

About port and waterway operation services (excl. cargo handling)

cpc code 6751 covers the operation and management of ports, harbors, and other waterways, excluding cargo handling activities. This industry plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade and commerce by providing essential infrastructure and services for the movement of goods and passengers via maritime transportation. As a key component of the broader logistics and supply chain ecosystem, the port and waterway operation industry is vital to the efficient flow of global trade and the overall health of the economy.

Production process

The main production techniques in the port and waterway operation industry involve the management and maintenance of port facilities, including docks, piers, wharves, and other marine infrastructure. This includes activities such as dredging and channel maintenance to ensure navigable waterways, the operation of locks and other water control mechanisms, and the provision of pilotage, towing, and other specialized services to assist vessels in berthing and maneuvering within the port area.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the port and waterway operation industry include specialized equipment and machinery, such as dredgers, tugboats, and other marine vessels. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of port workers, pilots, and other maritime professionals. Significant infrastructure, such as breakwaters, jetties, and navigational aids, are also essential inputs for the effective operation of ports and waterways.

Production outputs

The primary output of the port and waterway operation industry is the facilitation of the movement of goods and passengers via maritime transportation. The services provided by this industry enable the 6411 Cargo handling industry, as well as other related industries such as 5010 Water transport, to function efficiently. The output of the port and waterway operation industry is a critical input for a wide range of economic activities, including manufacturing, agriculture, and international trade.

Family tree for port and waterway operation services (excl. cargo handling)

    graph LR
    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/v2-1/67'>67: Supporting transport services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/675'>675: Supporting services for water transport</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6751'>6751: Port and waterway operation services (excl. cargo handling)</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6752'>6752: Pilotage and berthing services</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6753'>6753: Vessel salvage and refloating services</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6759'>6759: Other supporting services for water transport</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/67511'>67511: Port and waterway operation services (excl. cargo handling), on coastal and transoceanic waters</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/67512'>67512: Inland waterway operation services (excl. cargo handling)</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4
class H level5
class I level5

  class D highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class D highlight