Logistics service activities

NACE v2.1 Code: H52.25

About logistics service activities

NACE code 52.25 covers a wide range of logistics service activities that are essential for the efficient movement of goods and materials across global supply chains. This industry plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade and supporting the broader economy by providing specialized services such as cargo handling, storage, and distribution. Logistics service providers help businesses optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Production process

Logistics service activities typically involve a combination of physical and information-based processes. Key production techniques include cargo loading and unloading, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation coordination. Logistics providers utilize advanced technologies, such as warehouse management systems, transportation management software, and data analytics, to streamline their operations and enhance efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for logistics service activities include specialized equipment (e.g., forklifts, cranes, and trucks), information technology systems, and a skilled workforce with expertise in areas like supply chain management, transportation, and inventory control. Additionally, logistics providers rely on a network of transportation infrastructure, such as ports, airports, and road/rail networks, to facilitate the movement of goods.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the logistics service industry are the efficient and timely delivery of goods and materials to their intended destinations. The services provided by NACE code 52.25 companies are consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 46.00 Wholesale trade, 47.00 Retail trade, and 49.00 Land transport and transport via pipelines, among others. Effective logistics support helps these industries optimize their supply chain operations and improve their overall competitiveness.

Revisions to 52.25

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 52.25. The most recent 1 version of this code (52.25) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 52.25.

Family tree for logistics service activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H'>H: TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52'>52: Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/2'>52.2: Support activities for transportation</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/25'>52.25: Logistics service activities</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/21'>52.21: Service activities incidental to land transportation</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/22'>52.22: Service activities incidental to water transportation</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/23'>52.23: Service activities incidental to air transportation</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/24'>52.24: Cargo handling</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/H/52/26'>52.26: Other support activities for transportation</a>"]

    

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