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Swiss federal authorities

502000 Sea and coastal freight water transport


This type includes:

  • transport of freight over sea and coastal waters

  • transport by towing or pushing of barges, oil rigs, etc.

This type also includes:

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

  • ferry transport of unaccompanied vehicles

This type excludes:

  • ferry transport of passengers with or without a vehicle, see 501000
  • storage of freight, see 521000
  • harbour operations and other auxiliary activities (e.g. docking, pilotage, lighterage, vessel salvage), see 522200
  • cargo handling, see 522400
  • rental of commercial ships or boats without crew, see 773400