Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
52.24 Cargo handling
active
Includes
- loading and unloading of goods and luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used
- stevedoring
- loading and unloading of freight railway cars
Also includes
- 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
Excludes
- 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
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49.41 | Freight transport by road | NACE Rev. 2 class 49.41 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 classes 49.41, 52.24 | 2:2 |
| 52.24 | Cargo handling | NACE Rev. 2 class 52.24 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 52.24 | 2:2 |
Content moved from 49.41 includes:
- moving cargo on industrial sites, typically with transport equipment that is not suitable for use on roads open to public traffic
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 52.24 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 52.2 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |