Postal activities under universal service obligation

NACE v2.0 Code: H53.1

About postal activities under universal service obligation

NACE code 53.1 covers postal activities under universal service obligation, a critical component of the broader logistics and transportation industry. This sector encompasses the collection, sorting, transportation, and delivery of letters, parcels, and other mail items as part of the universal postal service. It plays a vital role in facilitating communication, commerce, and the distribution of goods across local, national, and international markets.

Production process

The main production techniques in the postal activities industry involve a multi-step process. First, mail items are collected from various sources, such as post boxes, businesses, and residential addresses. These items are then sorted by destination and type at centralized facilities. Next, the sorted mail is transported, often using a combination of road, air, and rail networks, to distribution centers closer to the final delivery points. Finally, postal workers deliver the mail items to the intended recipients, ensuring timely and reliable service.

Production inputs

The postal activities industry requires a range of inputs to function effectively. Key inputs include a network of collection and delivery infrastructure, such as post boxes, sorting facilities, and delivery vehicles. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of postal workers, drivers, and support staff. Information and communication technologies, such as tracking systems and automated sorting equipment, are also essential inputs that enable the efficient processing and delivery of mail items.

Production outputs

The primary output of the postal activities industry is the delivery of letters, parcels, and other mail items to individuals and businesses. These outputs serve as inputs for a wide range of other NACE codes, including 47.9 Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets, 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, and 82.1 Office administrative and support activities. The timely and reliable delivery of these items is crucial for facilitating communication, commerce, and the distribution of goods across the economy.

Revisions to 53.1

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 53.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (53.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 53.1 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (53.1).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
531ISIC v4.0Postal activities

Family tree for postal activities under universal service obligation

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/53'>53: Postal and courier activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/53/1'>53.1: Postal activities under universal service obligation</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/53/2'>53.2: Other postal and courier activities</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/H/53/10'>53.10: Postal activities under universal service obligation</a>"]


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