Sea and coastal freight water transport

NACE v2.0 Code: H50.2

About sea and coastal freight water transport

NACE code 50.2, 'Sea and coastal freight water transport', represents a crucial industry within the broader transportation and logistics sector. This industry is responsible for the movement of goods and materials by sea, connecting global markets and facilitating international trade. As an essential component of the global supply chain, the sea and coastal freight water transport industry plays a vital role in the economic development and growth of many countries around the world.

Production process

The primary production techniques used in the sea and coastal freight water transport industry involve the operation of various types of cargo vessels, such as container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers. These vessels are designed to efficiently transport large volumes of goods over long distances by sea. The key steps in the production process include loading and unloading cargo, navigating the vessels, and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods to their destination ports.

Production inputs

The sea and coastal freight water transport industry requires a range of inputs to function effectively. These include the vessels themselves, which can be owned or leased by companies in the industry. Additionally, the industry relies on fuel, such as bunker oil, to power the vessels, as well as specialized equipment and technology for navigation, cargo handling, and vessel maintenance. The industry also requires a skilled workforce, including captains, crew members, and logistics professionals, to operate the vessels and manage the transportation of goods.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sea and coastal freight water transport industry is the delivery of goods and materials to their destination ports. These goods can include a wide range of products, such as raw materials, manufactured goods, and consumer items. The industry's output is consumed by a variety of other NACE codes, including 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, 46.2 Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals, and 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco.

Revisions to 50.2

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 50.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (50.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 50.2 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (50.2).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
501ISIC v4.0Sea and coastal water transport

Family tree for sea and coastal freight water transport

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H'>H: TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/50'>50: Water transport</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/50/2'>50.2: Sea and coastal freight water transport</a>"]

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

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/50/20'>50.20: Sea and coastal freight water transport</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 level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level4

  class C 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 C highlight