Postal activities

isic code 5310, 'Postal activities', encompasses the core functions of national postal services and other delivery organizations. This industry plays a vital role in facilitating communication, commerce, and the distribution of goods across local, regional, and global markets. As a key component of the broader transportation and logistics sector, postal activities are essential for the smooth operation of many other industries within the economy.

The main production techniques in the postal activities industry involve the collection, sorting, transportation, and delivery of mail, packages, and other items. This typically includes the use of various transportation modes such as trucks, planes, and trains to move items between distribution centers and final destinations. Advanced sorting and tracking technologies are also employed to ensure efficient processing and delivery of mail and parcels.

The postal activities industry requires a range of inputs, including vehicles (e.g., delivery vans, trucks, and aircraft) for transportation, sorting and processing equipment (e.g., automated sorting machines), and a skilled workforce of postal workers, drivers, and logistics professionals. Additionally, the industry relies on a network of distribution centers, post offices, and other infrastructure to facilitate the movement of items.

The primary outputs of the postal activities industry are the delivery of mail, packages, and other items to businesses and consumers. The industry's services are consumed by a wide range of other 4651 Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software and 4652 Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts companies, as well as individual consumers. The industry also supports the distribution of goods and services for many other sectors of the economy.