According to the investigation of the unite states " current survey system for waterway transport volume statistics , we got a good and useful inspire , that is , in order to acquire the statistics of waterway transport industry chronically and make such work as routine , the statistics collection work should be tightly combined with the waterway transportation management routine and implemented by the sections that is responsible for ships management and waterway traffic safety superintendence 通过调查了解美国现行的水路运输量统计调查体系，得到一个很好的启示，即：要形成一种制度，长期地获得水路运输统计数据，则统计工作要与航运的日常管理工作紧密结合，由从事水路运输船舶管理和安全监督的部门参与实施。
