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1.2. THE DETAILED CLASSIFICATION

The italic headings indicate a logical grouping normally on a level between that of the Division and the Major group and which does not have a code but corresponds to "Division" in the ISIC. In cases where these groupings correspond with major groups, the major group heading is also in italics.

MAJOR DIVISION 7: TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND COMMUNICATION

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  1.3. DESCRIPTIONS OF INDUSTRIES

  MAJOR DIVISION 7: TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND COMMUNICATION

  These divisions include activities related to providing passenger or freight transport, whether scheduled or not, by rail, road, water or air and auxiliary activities such as terminal and parking facilities, cargo handling and storage. Division 75 includes postal activities and telecommunications.

  In particular the renting of transport equipment with a driver or operator for the different transport modes is considered to be a transport activity and is therefore included in this division.

  Exclusions:

  Transport conducted as an ancillary service for the transport of a firm’s own products/goods.

  The maintenance, repair and alteration of transport equipment, except motor vehicles and motor cycles, are classified under Division 38 (Manufacture of transport equipment).

  The construction, maintenance and repair of roads, railways, harbours, air fields, etc. are classified under major group 502 (Building of complete constructions or parts thereof; civil engineering).

  The maintenance and repair of motor vehicles or motor cycles are classified under major groups 632 and 634, respectively.

  The renting of transport equipment without a driver or operator is classified under the appropriate subgroup of group 851 according to mode of transport.

  Recreational transport activities, such as the operation of cableways for recreation purposes, are classified under group 9649 (Other recreational activities).

  DIVISION 71: LAND TRANSPORT; TRANSPORT VIA PIPELINES

      711   7111      Railway transport

  This group includes passenger and freight transport by inter-urban railways and suburban railways (Railway commuter services). It also covers related activities such as shunting and switching.

  Exclusions:

  The operation of sleeping-cars is classified under group 6410 (Hotels, camping sites and other provision of short-stay accommodation) and the operation of dining cars is classified under group 6420 (Restaurants, bars and canteens), when carried on by separate units.

  Passenger and freight terminal activities, cargo handling, storage and other auxiliary activities are classified under the appropriate subgroup of major group 741 (Supporting and auxiliary transport activities; activities of travel agencies).

  The maintenance and minor repair of rolling stock are classified under group 7413 (Other supporting transport activities).

               712        Other land transport

  This major group includes transport of passengers and freight by land, other than transport by railways.

  Exclusions:

  The maintenance and repair of road vehicles are classified under Division 63 (Sale, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles; retail sale of automotive fuel) and of rail vehicles under subgroup 74139 (Other supporting transport activities n.e.c.).

  Passenger and freight terminal activities, cargo handling, storage and other auxiliary activities are classified under the appropriate class of major group 741 (Supporting and auxiliary transport activities; activities of travel agencies).

             7121        Other scheduled passenger land transport

  This group includes activities providing the regular urban, suburban or inter-urban transport of passengers on scheduled routes following a published timetable, and the picking up and setting down of passengers at stops indicated in these timetables, except railway transport. These activities may be carried out by motor bus, tramway or trolley bus. Also included are transport activities such as the operation of school buses, town-to-airport or town-to-station lines, sightseeing buses, funicular railways, aerial cableways, etc.

             7122        Other non-scheduled passenger land transport

  This group includes other non-scheduled passenger land transport such as the operation of taxis, the rental of private cars and of buses with a driver, charters, safaris and non-scheduled sightseeing tours, excursions and other occasional coach services, passenger transport by animal and hand-drawn vehicles, etc.

  Exclusions:

  Ambulance transport is classified under group 9319 (Other human health activities).

  Recreational transport facilities are classified under group 9649 (Other recreational activities).

             7123        Freight transport by road

  This group includes all freight transport by road, whether scheduled or not. It comprises the trucking of a great variety of goods such as logging haulage, stock haulage, refrigerated haulage, heavy haulage, bulk haulage, furniture removal, etc. Freight transport by animal or hand-drawn vehicles. The renting of trucks with a driver or operator is included.

  Exclusions:

  The operation of terminal facilities for handling freight is classified under group 7413 (Other supporting transport activities).

  Crating and packing for transport purposes is classified under subgroup 74190 (Activities of other transport agencies).

  Delivery departments of warehouses operated by business concerns for their own use.

      713   7130      Transport via pipelines

  This group includes transport of gases, liquids, slurry and other commodities via pipelines. Included are the operation of pump stations and maintenance of the pipeline.

  Exclusions:

  The distribution of natural or manufactured gas, water or steam from the distributor to the final consumers is classified under the appropriate class of Division 41 (Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply) or 42 (Collection, purification and distribution of water).

  DIVISION 72: WATER TRANSPORT

  This division includes the transport of passengers or freight over water, whether scheduled or not. Also included are the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats, ferries, water taxis, etc.

  Exclusions:

  Restaurant and bar activities on board ships are classified under group 6420 (Restaurants, bars and canteens), except when rendered as an integral part of transportation. Cargo handling, the storage of freight, the operation of harbour and other auxiliary activities such as docking, pilotage, lighterage and vessel salvage are classified under the appropriate subgroup of major group 741 (Supporting and auxiliary transport activities; activities of travel agencies).

      721   7211      Sea and coastal water transport

  This group includes the transport of passengers or freight overseas and coastwise. Transport via large lakes is included.

      722   7220      Inland water transport

  This group includes the transport of passengers or freight via rivers, canals and other inland waterways such as harbours.

  DIVISION 73: AIR TRANSPORT

      730   7300      Air transport

  This group includes transport of passengers or freight by air or via space.

  Exclusions:

  The overhaul of aircraft or aircraft engines is classified under group 3860 (Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft).

  The operation of passenger and freight airway terminal facilities is classified under group 7413 (Other supporting transport activities).

  DIVISION 74: SUPPORTING AND AUXILIARY TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES; ACTIVITIES OF TRAVEL AGENCIES

      741   7411      Cargo handling

  This group includes the loading and unloading of goods or passengers’ luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used for transportation. Stevedoring.

             7412        Storage and warehousing

  This group includes the operation of storage facilities for all kinds of goods in grain elevators, general merchandise warehouses, refrigerated warehouses, etc. The warehousing of furniture, automobiles, lumber, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles, food and agricultural products, etc. Also included is the storage of goods in foreign trade zones.

  Exclusions:

  The operation of parking facilities for motor vehicles is classified under subgroup 74131 (Parking garages and parking lots). Storage facilities operated by business concerns for their own use.

             7413        Other supporting transport activities

  This group includes a great variety of activities related to the transport of passengers or freight by means of different modes of transport. These activities include the operation of terminal facilities such as railway stations, bus stations, stations for the handling of goods, harbours, piers, airway terminals, etc., the operation of roads, bridges, tunnels, parking lots or garages, waterway locks, etc. (including those operated on a fee or contract basis), traffic control activities, navigation, pilotage and berthing activities, lighterage, salvage activities, ground service activities on airfields, etc. The operation of stock yards which provide pens, feed and selling areas for livestock held temporarily, either pending sale or in transit to or from the market is also included.

             7414        Travel agency and related activities

  This group includes the furnishing of travel information, advice and planning, arranging tours, accommodation and transportation for travellers and tourists, the furnishing of tickets, etc. Also included are tourist assistance activities not elsewhere classified, such as carried on by tourist guides.

             7419        Activities of other transport agencies

  This group includes the forwarding of freight, the organisation or arrangement of transport on behalf of the shipper or consignee, the receiving and acceptance of freight (including local pick-up and delivery), transportation document preparation, the consolidation and breakbulk of freight, freight brokerage, bill auditing and freight rate information, brokerage for ship and aircraft space, packing and crating and unpacking and decrating, the inspection, weighing and sampling of freight, etc.

  Exclusions:

  Courier activities using public transport are classified under group 7512 (Courier activities other than national postal activities). Activities related to the arrangement of freight insurance are classified under subgroup 83200 (Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding).

  DIVISION 75: POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

               751        Post and associated courier activities

             7511        National postal activities

  This group includes the pick-up, transport and delivery (domestic or international) of mail and parcels. This activity includes the sale of postage stamps, the collection of mail and parcels from public letter boxes or from post offices and distribution and delivery. Included are such activities as mail-sorting, mailbox rental, poste restante, etc.

  Exclusions:

  Postal giro and postal savings bank activities and other financial activities sometimes carried out in combination with postal activities are classified under group 8112 (Other monetary intermediation).

             7512        Courier activities other than national postal activities

  This group includes the pick-up, transport and delivery of letters and mail-type, usually small parcels and packages. One or more modes of transport may be involved and the activity may be carried out with either own (private) transport media or via public transport.

  Exclusions:

  All postal activities carried out by the Post Office are classified under group 7511 (National postal activities).

      752   7520      Telecommunications

  This group includes the transmission of sound, images, data or other information via cables, broadcasting, relay or satellite. Included are telephone, telegraph and telex communications. Also included is the maintenance of the network.

  Exclusions:

  The production of radio and television programmes, whether or not combined with broadcasting, is classified under subgroup 96130 (Radio and television activities).

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