Water transport

NACE v2.1 Code: H50

About water transport

NACE code 50 covers the water transport industry, which plays a vital role in the global economy. This industry is responsible for the movement of goods and passengers across waterways, including oceans, rivers, and lakes. Water transport is a highly efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation, making it a crucial component of international trade and logistics.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the water transport industry involve the operation of various types of vessels, such as cargo ships, tankers, and passenger ferries. These vessels are designed and engineered to navigate different water bodies, with considerations for factors like speed, capacity, and fuel efficiency. The industry also relies on port infrastructure, including docks, loading/unloading equipment, and storage facilities, to facilitate the movement of goods and passengers.

Production inputs

The water transport industry requires a range of inputs to function effectively. Key inputs include vessels (e.g., ships, barges, and ferries), fuel (such as diesel or liquefied natural gas), navigation and communication equipment, and skilled labor (e.g., captains, crew members, and port workers). Additionally, the industry relies on infrastructure like ports, canals, and waterways, which require ongoing maintenance and development.

Production outputs

The primary output of the water transport industry is the movement of goods and passengers across waterways. The industry serves a wide range of other NACE codes, including 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines, and 52 Warehousing and support activities for transportation. By facilitating the efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods and people, the water transport industry supports various economic activities and contributes to global trade and commerce.

Revisions to 50

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 50. The most recent 1 version of this code (50) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 50.

Older versions

Family tree for water transport

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H'>H: TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/50'>50: Water transport</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/49'>49: Land transport and transport via pipelines</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/51'>51: Air transport</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52'>52: Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/53'>53: Postal and courier activities</a>"]

    B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/50/1'>50.1: Sea and coastal passenger water transport</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/50/2'>50.2: Sea and coastal freight water transport</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/50/3'>50.3: Inland passenger water transport</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/50/4'>50.4: Inland freight water transport</a>"]


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