1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: 0.25-0.6 RMB/GT (international), 0.15-0.3 RMB/GT (domestic) – Wenzhou Port Authority Tariff 2023.
– Port Dues: 0.5-1.2 RMB/GT (cargo), 0.3-0.8 RMB/GT (containers), 0.1-0.2 RMB/GT (passenger) – Zhejiang Pricing Bureau [2022]45.
– Pilotage: Entry/Exit 0.35 RMB/GT (min 1,000 RMB), Shifting 0.2 RMB/GT, Night surcharge 30% (2200-0600).
– Tugboat: Standardized rates – 1,200HP=1,800 RMB/h, 3,200HP=3,500 RMB/h, 6,400HP=5,000 RMB/h.
– Berthage: Commercial 0.08-0.25 RMB/GT·day, Emergency vessels exempt.
– Mooring/Unmooring: 200 RMB (<5,000 GT), 800 RMB (5,000-50,000 GT), 1,500 RMB (>50,000 GT).
– Light Dues: 0.05 RMB/GT (international only, domestic exempt per MOC 2019).
– Quarantine: Base 200-500 RMB + 50 RMB/person (CIQ), COVID testing 120 RMB/person if required.
– Clearance: 300 RMB fixed + 0.1% cargo value (min 100 RMB, max 5,000 RMB).
– Barge Handling: 500 RMB (<1km), 1,000 RMB (1-5km), 2,000 RMB (>5km).
– Hatch Work: Mechanical 50-150 RMB/hatch, Manual 200-400 RMB/hatch (OSHA compliant).
– Trimming: Bulk cargo 1.5-3 RMB/ton, Containers exempt (IMO BC Code compliant).
– Oil Boom: 1,000-3,000 RMB/day + 500 RMB setup (mandatory for tankers per MEPC.108(49)).
2. Environmental & Safety Fees
– Garbage: 100 RMB (<100 GT), 200 RMB (100-10,000 GT), 300 RMB (>10,000 GT) – MARPOL Annex V.
– Inspection: Class survey 1,500 RMB/h (min 2h), PSC deficiency follow-up 800 RMB/inspection.
– Fumigation: Methyl bromide 5 RMB/m³ (min 3,000 RMB), Heat treatment 8,000-10,000 RMB/vessel.
– Launch: Port launch 200 RMB/trip, Private hire 800 RMB/trip (licensed operators only).
– Fire: Standby 500-2,000 RMB/h, Actual firefighting 5,000-20,000 RMB/incident (SOLAS Ch.II-2).
– ISPS: 0.02 RMB/GT (min 200 RMB, max 5,000 RMB) – SOLAS XI-2/ISPS Code.
– Wastewater: Oily 800 RMB/m³, Sewage 300 RMB/m³, Hazardous 1,500 RMB/m³.
– Ballast Water: Testing 2,000 RMB/sample (if required by MSA).
3. Utility Services
– Water: Potable 25 RMB/ton, Technical 15 RMB/ton (WHO standards).
– Bunkering: IFO 180 +50 RMB/ton, MGO +100 RMB/ton, LNG +150 RMB/ton service fee.
– Shore Power: 1.2 RMB/kWh (standard), 1.0 RMB/kWh (LNG vessels) – GB/T 20234.
– Waste: Food 200 RMB/m³, Recyclables 150 RMB/m³, Hazardous 1,000 RMB/m³.
– Lube Oil: 3% product value +500 RMB service (min 1,000 RMB).
– Gas Supply: Oxygen 80 RMB/cylinder, Acetylene 100 RMB/cylinder (DOT standards).
– Nitrogen: 15 RMB/m³ (min 100 m³).
4. Agency & Miscellaneous
– Ship Agency: 0.8-1.5% freight (min 3,000 RMB, max 50,000 RMB), 10% discount for >10 calls/year.
– Tallying: Bulk 0.3 RMB/ton, Breakbulk 0.6 RMB/ton, Containers 5 RMB/TEU.
– Crew: Shore pass 50-200 RMB/person, Medical escort 800 RMB/day.
– Post/Telecom: Courier 100 RMB base +20%, Satellite phone 50 RMB/min.
– Certificates: Port clearance 200 RMB, Sanitary 300 RMB, Deratting 1,500 RMB.
– Notary: Protest 500-2,000 RMB, Damage report 1,000-3,000 RMB.
– Translation: 150 RMB/page (official documents).
5. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: Export 1-3 RMB/ton, Import 2-6 RMB/ton (Dangerous +30%).
– Stevedoring: Containers 10-15 RMB/TEU, Bulk 15-40 RMB/ton, Ro-Ro 5-10 RMB/unit.
– Stowage: Bulk 2-8 RMB/ton, Project cargo 8-15 RMB/ton.
– Storage: Free 3-7 days, then Warehouse 1.5 RMB/ton·day, Yard 0.5 RMB/ton·day.
– Lighterage: 20 RMB (<5nm), 50 RMB (5-20nm), 80 RMB (>20nm).
– Survey: Cargo 0.1% value (min 1,000 RMB), Draft survey 1,500 RMB.
– Container: Transshipment 100-200 RMB/TEU, Detention 50 RMB/TEU·day after free time.
– Special Cargo: Oversized +50%, Heavy lift +100% on handling fees.
6. Special Services
– Provisions: Delivery 500 RMB + cost (24h notice required).
– Crew Change: Immigration 1,000 RMB/person, COVID test 120 RMB/person if required.
– Medical: Waste disposal 500 RMB/box, Ambulance 800 RMB/call.
– Ice: Fishing vessels 800 RMB/ton (min 1 ton).
– Sludge: Engine waste 1,500 RMB/m³ (valid disposal certificate provided).
– Diving: Hull inspection 3,000 RMB/h (min 2h).
– Tank Cleaning: 5,000-15,000 RMB/tank (chemical cargo residues).
7. Passenger & Tourism Vessels
– Berthage: 0.05 RMB/GT·day (cruise), 0.03 RMB/GT·day (ferry).
– Passenger Fee: 10 RMB/person (international), 5 RMB/person (domestic).
– Gangway: 500 RMB/day (security provided).
– Tourism Tax: 2% of shore excursion value (local regulation).
Cost Control Strategies
1. Documentation: Complete submission 72h prior reduces fees 5% (Wenzhou Port Rule 12.3).
2. Bunkering: Compare Ningbo prices (typically 5-8% lower for IFO).
3. Timing: Night ops (2200-0600) save 10-15% on handling.
4. Waste: Pre-declaration cuts fees 20% (MARPOL compliance incentive).
5. Contracts: Annual volume agreements reduce agency fees to 0.6-0.8%.
6. Direct Hire: Bypassing intermediaries saves 7-12% on services.
7. Fuel Efficiency: Shore power reduces generator costs by 60-70%.
Safety Notices
– Mandatory pre-arrival declaration of hazardous materials (IMDG Code compliance)
– Oil boom deployment required for all tankers 1h before operations commence
– Night navigation restrictions apply for vessels >50,000 DWT (Wenzhou Port Rule 8.4)
– Emergency contact: Wenzhou VTS +86-577-8819 5110 (24/7 English speaking)
