5224 Cargo handling


Corresponding CPA codes

  • 52.24.1 Cargo handling services
  • 52.24.11 Container handling services at ports

    This subcategory includes:

    • cargo handling services provided for freight in special containers at ports
    • services of container freight terminal facilities at ports, i.e. stevedoring services (i.e. loading, unloading and discharging of vessels' containerised freight, at ports)
  • 52.24.12 Other container handling services

    This subcategory includes:

    • cargo handling services provided for freight in special containers, except in ports
    • services of container freight terminal facilities (not located in ports) for all modes of transport, including loading and unloading services for freight railway cars
  • 52.24.13 Other cargo handling services at ports

    This subcategory includes:

    • services of freight terminal facilities, for stevedoring services (i.e. loading, unloading and discharging of vessels' non-containerised freight, at ports)
  • 52.24.19 Other cargo handling services

    This subcategory includes:

    • cargo handling services provided for non-containerised freight or for passenger baggage
    • cargo handling services incidental to freight transport n.e.c.

    This subcategory also includes:

    • baggage handling services at airports and at bus, rail or highway vehicle terminals

Codification rules

The code includes activities that are carried out before or after the shipment. This covers, for example, activities such as cargo handling, use of transport infrastructure, preparation of documents for transport or labelling for shipment etc.