1. MANDATORY PORT CHARGES
| Service |
Rate (USD) |
Unit |
Regulatory Basis |
| Port Dues |
0.18 |
GT/day |
Shandong MSA Tariff No.8 |
| Pilotage (Basic) |
1,200 |
per movement |
LPA Circular 2024-12 |
| Pilotage (Overtime) |
85/hour |
after 1800hrs |
LPA Notice 2024-07 |
| Berth Occupancy |
0.30-1.20 |
GT/hour |
Berth Class (1-4) |
| VTS Services |
0.08 |
GT |
IMO RES.1121 |
| AIS Service Fee |
50 |
per call |
CMSA Reg.142 |
2. VARIABLE OPERATIONAL COSTS
- Tug Assistance:
- Harbor tugs: $980/hour (minimum 2 hours)
- Ocean-going tugs: $1,450/hour
- NEW: Tug standby fee: $420/hour after 30min waiting
- Mooring/Unmooring:
- Standard vessels: $425/operation
- VLCC/ULCS: $680/operation
- UPDATED: Night surcharge: +25% (2200-0600)
- Garbage Disposal:
- Non-recyclable: $120/ton (minimum 0.5 ton)
- Recyclable waste: $85/ton
- NEW: Hazardous waste: $380/ton (UN-classified)
- Utilities:
- Fresh water: $18/ton (connection fee $25/hour separate)
- Shore power: $0.28/kWh (min 6hr usage)
3. COST-SAVING STRATEGIES
- Pre-arrival Optimization:
- Submit ETA within ±1hr window to reduce standby fees (-15% potential saving)
- Combine services (e.g., mooring+pilotage) for package discounts
- NEW: Pre-pay port dues online for 2.5% discount
- Operational Efficiency:
- Daytime cargo operations save 22% on lighting surcharges
- Shared tugs for multiple vessels at same terminal
- UPDATED: Gangway operations between 0800-2000 avoid overtime fees
- Bunkering Savings:
- Pre-order fuel through port agents for 7-12% discount
- Use low-sulfur fuel only during mandatory periods
- NEW: LNG bunkering available at 15% below market rate (Berth 7E)
4. DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
| Program |
Discount |
Requirements |
| Loyalty Program |
5-8% |
≥10 calls/year |
| Eco-Ship |
12% |
Tier III engines or equivalent |
| Night Navigation |
3% |
2200-0600 operations |
| NEW: Bulk Carrier Alliance |
9% |
≥200,000 DWT coal/ore vessels |
5. HIDDEN COST ALERTS
- Overtime charges apply after first 2 free hours (weekends: $85/hour)
- Freshwater connection fee: $25/hour (separate from usage charge)
- Delay penalties start after 4hrs beyond scheduled departure ($120/hr)
- NEW: Icebreaking escort: $2,800 minimum charge in winter
6. APPROVED SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Bunkering:
- Sinopec Marine (24hr lead time)
- NEW: COSCO Bunker (LNG specialist)
- Ship Chandler:
- Laizhou Marine Services (pre-orders 48hr)
- UPDATED: Max 5kg free delivery per order
- Waste Disposal:
- Green Ocean Recycling (ISO 14001 certified)
- NEW: SafeHarbor Enviro (hazardous waste permit No.SD-HW-2024-089)
VERIFIED COST BENCHMARKS
| Vessel Type |
Typical Spend Range |
Key Variables |
| Capesize |
$28,500-$35,000 |
Iron ore vs. coal cargo |
| Panamax |
$18,200-$22,700 |
Gearless penalty $1,200 |
| Container (5,000 TEU) |
$14,800 base + $950/TEU |
Reefer plug-ins |
| NEW: LNG Carrier |
$41,000-$48,000 |
Boil-off handling |
Contact Points:
Finance Hotline: +86 535 6243 9155
Bunker Desk: +86 535 6243 9188 (24hr)
Dispute Resolution: finance-compliance@laizhouport.gov.cn
