Established in 1956, China Waterborne Transport Research Institute is a comprehensive research institution of water transport. The Research Institute mainly focuses on high-tech research, industry development consulting, engineering design contract, new technology product development, technology management training, shipping industry and other aspects of work.
According to the official website of the research institute in December 2017, the research institute covers an area of 172,000 square meters, with a construction area of 66,000 square meters and total assets of 1.94 billion yuan. There are 1022 employees with 7 functional departments, 7 supporting institutions, 3 administrative units, 13 enterprise affiliated to the academy, 5 specialized working institutions, 8 academic organizations, 2 key laboratories in the transportation industry and 5 academy-level enterprises. Laboratory, 10 research centers at the college level.
