The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Transport is a municipal government department responsible for the city's transportation and is classified as a bureau-level department.
Regarding the International shipping center and maritime affairs, the Commission
– coordinates and promotes the construction of the Shanghai International Shipping Centre.
– manages the coastline, land, and waters of ports, and oversees port and maritime administration.
– manages the administrative aspects of pilotage in Shanghai port.
– organises local maritime and waterway management and supervises ship inspections and surveillance.
– promotes the construction of the inland waterway search and rescue system.
