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502000 Sea and coastal freight water transport


This type includes:

  • transport of freight over seas and coastal waters, whether scheduled or not
  • transport by towing or pushing of barges, oil rigs, etc.

This type also includes:

  • renting of vessels with crew for sea and coastal freight water transport

This type excludes:

  • storage of freight (see 521000)
  • harbour operation and other auxiliary activities such as docking, pilotage, lighterage, vessel salvage (see 522200)
  • cargo handling (see 522400)
  • renting of commercial ships or boats without crew (see 773400)