1. Vessel-Related Charges
1.1 Tonnage Dues
– Range: 0.35-3.5 CNY/GT (bulk carriers at lower end, specialized vessels higher)
– Calculation example: 50,000 GT container ship ≈ 125,000 CNY
– Exemptions: First 24 hours for emergency repairs
– Special cases: LNG carriers receive 20% discount (Tianjin Port Rule 2024-03)
1.2 Port Dues
– Standard: 0.5-1.2 CNY/GT per call
– Discounts: 15% for vessels calling ≥10 times/year
– Additional: 0.1 CNY/GT for night operations (2200-0600)
– New addition: Green vessel discount (5-10%) for ships with EEDI Phase 3 compliance
1.3 Pilotage & Shifting Fees
– Entry/Exit: 0.48 CNY/GT (min 8,000 CNY)
– Shifting: 0.25 CNY/GT (min 4,000 CNY)
– Dangerous cargo surcharge: +20%
– Ice navigation (Dec-Mar): +15% surcharge
1.4 Tugboat Charges
– Standard rates:
• 3,200-3,800 CNY/hour (2,400-3,200HP)
• 4,500-5,500 CNY/hour (3,200-4,000HP)
• 6,000-8,000 CNY/hour (4,000-6,000HP)
– Minimum usage: 2 hours per operation
– Emergency standby: 50% of hourly rate
1.5 Berthage Fees
– Standard: 0.08-0.15 CNY/GT/day
– Container terminals: 0.12 CNY/GT/day
– Free period: 2 hours for cargo ops, 4 hours for passenger vessels
– Overtime charges: 30% premium after first 8 hours
2. Cargo-Related Charges
2.1 Cargo Dues
– Containers: 22-55 CNY/TEU (40′ containers ×1.5)
– Bulk cargo: 0.5-2.0 CNY/ton (coal at lower end, grain higher)
– Breakbulk: 1.5-4.0 CNY/ton
– Project cargo: 5-15 CNY/ton (case-by-case basis)
2.2 Stevedoring
– Container handling:
• 160-320 CNY/TEU (standard)
• +30% for reefers
• +50% for OOG containers
– Bulk handling:
• 8-18 CNY/ton (mechanical)
• 12-25 CNY/ton (manual)
– Hatch cover operations: 500-1,500 CNY/hatch
2.3 Storage Charges
– Free period:
• Containers: 5 days
• General cargo: 3 days
• Bulk: 2 days
– After free period:
• Containers: 5-15 CNY/TEU/day
• Bulk: 0.3-0.8 CNY/ton/day
• Dangerous goods: 2× standard rate
3. Service Charges
3.1 Bunkering Services
– Water supply: 8-15 CNY/ton (min 50 tons)
– Fuel supply: Platts Singapore benchmark + 50-120 CNY/ton service fee
– LNG bunkering: Market price + 8% service charge
– Electricity supply: 1.2-1.8 CNY/kWh (shore power connection fee 2,000 CNY)
3.2 Waste Handling
– Solid waste: 220-600 CNY/m³ (separated waste cheaper)
– Oily water: 350-900 CNY/m³
– Chemical waste: 800-1,500 CNY/m³
– Food waste: 150-300 CNY/barrel
3.3 Security Charges
– Basic ISPS: 0.022 CNY/GT (min 550 CNY)
– Additional patrols: 180 CNY/hour per guard
– CCTV monitoring: 200 CNY/hour
– Armed guards: 300 CNY/hour (min 4 hours)
4. Additional Charges
4.1 Agency Fees
– Standard: 8,000-15,000 CNY per call
– Additional services:
• Crew change: 2,000 CNY/person
• Cash to master: 1% (min 500 CNY)
• Document processing: 500-1,000 CNY/item
4.2 Survey Fees
– Draft survey: 1,500-3,000 CNY
– Bunker survey: 2,000-4,000 CNY
– On-hire/off-hire: 3,000-6,000 CNY
– Cargo inspection: 1,000-2,500 CNY/hour
4.3 Miscellaneous
– Port clearance: 800-1,500 CNY
– Customs overtime: 300 CNY/hour (min 2 hours)
– Medical waste disposal: 400 CNY/box
– Ship chandler services: 5-10% markup on provisions
5. Specialized Services
5.1 Fumigation Services
– Full vessel: 8,000-15,000 CNY
– Cargo holds: 2,000-4,000 CNY/hold
– Emergency fumigation: +50% surcharge
5.2 Oil Spill Prevention
– Boom deployment: 1,500-3,000 CNY/hour
– Standby charge: 800 CNY/hour
– Minimum deployment: 4 hours
5.3 Passenger Vessel Charges
– Port dues: 0.8 CNY/passenger
– Terminal fee: 15-30 CNY/passenger
– Security screening: 5 CNY/passenger
6. Cost Control Strategies
6.1 Pre-arrangement Benefits
– 15% discount for tug/pilotage booked 72h in advance
– 10% reduction for bundled waste services
– Early cargo declaration discount (5%)
6.2 Operational Efficiency
– Optimal gang deployment saves 5-15% stevedoring costs
– Consolidate surveys to reduce repeat fees
– Coordinate bunkering with cargo ops to minimize port time
6.3 Negotiation Leverage
– Annual volume agreements can reduce fees by 8-12%
– Off-peak season (Jan-Mar) discounts available
– Loyalty programs for frequent callers
Important Notes:
1. All fees subject to 9% VAT unless exempted by bilateral agreements
2. Dangerous cargo operations require additional safety deposits (20,000-50,000 CNY)
3. Verify exact rates with local agent 48h before arrival
4. Emergency services incur 100% surcharge outside business hours
5. Container detention charges apply after 10 days free period (50-100 CNY/TEU/day)
