Cargo handling
What this code covers
Use this class for cargo handling when the main activity includes Loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used and Stevedoring. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used
- stevedoring
- loading and unloading of freight railway cars
- rental and leasing of transtainers or luffing cranes, with an operator, for cargo handling activities
- transport or moving of objects within an industrial plant, on a fee or contract basis, if a public road is used, see 49.41
- operation of terminal facilities, see 52.21, 52.22, 52.23
- intermediation service activities for freight transport, see 52.31
- Compare with 49.41, 52.21, 52.22 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used
- - stevedoring
- - loading and unloading of freight railway cars
- - rental and leasing of transtainers or luffing cranes, with an operator, for cargo handling activities
- - moving cargos on industrial sites, typically with transport equipment that is not suitable for use on roads open to public traffic
- - transport or moving of objects within an industrial plant, on a fee or contract basis, if a public road is used, see 49.41
- - operation of terminal facilities, see 52.21, 52.22, 52.23
- - intermediation service activities for freight transport, see 52.31
- - Loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used
- - Stevedoring
- - Loading and unloading of freight railway cars
- - Rental and leasing of transtainers or luffing cranes, with an operator, for cargo handling activities
- - Transport or moving of objects within an industrial plant, on a fee or contract basis, if a public road is used
- - Operation of terminal facilities
- - Intermediation service activities for freight transport
What is NACE 52.24 used for?
Use NACE 52.24 for cargo handling when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for cargo handling when the main activity includes Loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used and Stevedoring. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 52.24?
Typical examples include Loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used, Stevedoring, and Loading and unloading of freight railway cars.
When might 52.24 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to transport or moving of objects within an industrial plant, on a fee or contract basis, if a public road is used, see 49.41 and operation of terminal facilities, see 52.21, 52.22, 52.23.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 52.24?
Compare 52.24 with 49.41 Freight transport by road, 52.21 Service activities incidental to land transportation, and 52.22 Service activities incidental to water transportation when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for freight transport by road when the main activity includes All freight transport operations by road: and Logging haulage. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for service activities incidental to land transportation when the main activity includes Activities related to the transport of passengers, animals or freight by road, rail and other means of land transport: and Operation of terminal facilities (e.g. railway stations, bus stations, stations for the handling of goods). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for service activities incidental to water transportation when the main activity includes Activities related to the water transport of passengers, animals or freight: and Operation of terminal facilities (e.g. harbours, piers). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for service activities incidental to air transportation when the main activity includes Activities related to the air transport of passengers, animals or freight: and Operation of terminal facilities (e.g. airway terminals). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for intermediation service activities for freight transportation when the main activity includes Rail, road, ship and aircraft freight brokerage and Operation of platforms for intermediation of freight transport services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for logistics service activities when the main activity includes Activities of distribution centres and Pickup of goods and grouping for shipping. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for support activities for transportation when the main activity includes Service activities incidental to land transportation and Service activities incidental to water transportation. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 49.41 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 49.41 Freight transport by road, 52.24 Cargo handling.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 52.24 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 52.24 Cargo handling.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.