1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– International vessels: 0.45 RMB/GT/day (Ministry of Transport Notice [2020] No.67)
– Domestic vessels: 0.25 RMB/GT/day
– Maximum cap: 50,000 RMB/day for vessels >100,000 GT
– Port Dues:
– International: 0.55 RMB/GT (entry/exit)
– Domestic: 0.35 RMB/GT
– Waived for vessels in distress (MSA Regulation Art.12)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: 0.48 RMB/GT (Zhangjiagang MSA Notice 2023-05)
– Shifting between berths: 0.35 RMB/GT
– Dangerous cargo vessels: +20% surcharge
– Towage Fees:
– 1600HP: 2,200 RMB/hour (first 2 hours minimum)
– 3200HP: 4,500 RMB/hour
– 5000HP: 6,800 RMB/hour
– Night/holiday: +30%
– Berthage Fees:
– International: 0.08 RMB/GT/day (first 3 days), 0.12 RMB thereafter
– Domestic: 0.05 RMB/GT/day
– Anchorage: 30% of berth rate
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Vessels <10,000 GT: 800 RMB/operation – Vessels 10,000-50,000 GT: 1,200 RMB – Vessels >50,000 GT: 1,800 RMB
– Light Dues:
– Included in port dues per China MSA implementation of IALA standards
– Quarantine Fees:
– Health inspection: 400 RMB (standard), 800 RMB (extended)
– Deratting certificate: 1,200 RMB if required
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic clearance: 200 RMB
– Special inspections: 0.15% cargo value (Customs Law Art.45)
– Lighterage Service:
– Standard barge (500T): 25 RMB/ton
– Jumbo barge (1000T): 20 RMB/ton
– Minimum charge: 6,000 RMB
– Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk (standard): 1,000 RMB/hold
– Grain (thorough): 2,500 RMB/hold
– Tank cleaning (chemical): 5,000 RMB/tank
– Trimming Charges:
– Bulk carriers: 12 RMB/ton (mandatory for grain)
– Mechanical trimming: +5 RMB/ton
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: 2,000 RMB/day
– Extended boom (>200m): 3,500 RMB/day
– Emergency deployment: +50%
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: 150 RMB/m³
– Operational waste: 300 RMB/m³
– Hazardous waste: 2,500 RMB/m³ (MARPOL Annex V)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Independent surveyor: 350 USD
– Class society: 1,800 USD (includes draft survey)
– Bunker survey: 500 USD
– Fumigation:
– Methyl bromide: 8,000 RMB (holds only)
– Full vessel: 15,000 RMB (AQSIQ Standard F-2022)
– Launch Service:
– Official port boat: 350 RMB/trip (max 6 persons)
– Water taxi: 500 RMB/hour
– Fire Service:
– Standby: 1,200 RMB/hour (2 fireboats minimum)
– Actual firefighting: 8,000 RMB/hour + consumables
– ISPS Charge:
– 0.18 USD/GT (minimum 350 USD)
– Additional for high-risk vessels: +25%
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Pier connection: 70 RMB/ton (metered)
– Barge supply: 90 RMB/ton
– Minimum 50 tons
– Bunkering Service:
– Service fee: 5% of fuel cost
– Barge connection: 2,500 RMB
– Emergency delivery: +20%
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: 2,000 RMB
– Usage: 2.2 RMB/kWh (State Grid industrial rate)
– Certified electricians required
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: 450 RMB/m³
– Sewage: 250 RMB/m³
– Hazardous sludge: 1,200 RMB/m³
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.25% of freight (min 1,000 USD)
– Additional services: 50 USD/hour
– Tally Charges:
– Bulk cargo: 0.8 RMB/ton
– Breakbulk: 1.5 RMB/ton
– Containers: 2 RMB/TEU
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: 550 RMB/person
– Visa extension: 1,000 RMB (normal), 1,800 RMB (express)
– Crew medical checks: 300 RMB/person (port clinic)
– Communication:
– International calls: 8 RMB/minute (port phones)
– SIM card: 100 RMB (includes 50 RMB credit)
– Internet access: 50 RMB/hour (port WiFi)
– Sundries:
– Cash advances: 2% service charge
– Medical supplies delivery: 200 RMB/trip
– Emergency provisions: +15% after hours
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Export bulk: 1.2 RMB/ton
– Import bulk: 2.5 RMB/ton
– Containers: 4 RMB/TEU
– Stevedoring:
– Bulk (mechanical): 10 RMB/ton
– Breakbulk (manual): 20 RMB/ton
– Heavy lift (>50T): 300 RMB/ton
– Stowage:
– Standard stowage: 5 RMB/ton
– Special stowage: 8 RMB/ton
– Container lashing: 15 RMB/TEU
– Storage:
– First 5 days free
– Days 6-10: 1 RMB/ton/day
– After 10 days: 2 RMB/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Standard barge: 22 RMB/ton
– Special cargo barge: 35 RMB/ton
– Minimum 15 tons
– Cargo Tally:
– Mandatory tally: 1 RMB/ton
– Supervision: 50 USD/hour
– Warehouse Fees:
– Covered: 3 RMB/ton/day
– Open yard: 1.5 RMB/ton/day
– Refrigerated: 8 RMB/ton/day
– Passenger Vessels:
– Port fee: 8 RMB/passenger
– Terminal charge: 3 RMB/passenger
– Luggage handling: 1 RMB/item
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Ballast Water:
– Testing: 2,000 RMB/sample
– Treatment: 5,000 RMB (if required)
– Special Cargo:
– Oversized: +100% base fee
– Dangerous goods: +50% (IMDG Class dependent)
– Overtime:
– Normal overtime: +30%
– Holiday/night: +50%
– Customs:
– Physical inspection: 1,500 RMB
– X-ray scanning: 3,000 RMB
– Laboratory test: cost + 25%
– Emergency Services:
– Oil spill response: 15,000 RMB/day + materials
– Salvage services: Daily rate negotiable
6. Safety & Compliance
– Mandatory Requirements:
– SOPEP equipment check: 500 RMB
– Safety inspection: 800 RMB (MSA)
– Gangway watch: 200 RMB/hour
– Navigation Warnings:
– Fog navigation advisory: 1,000 RMB
– Typhoon precautions: Mandatory briefing
– Pollution Control:
– Sewage discharge permit: 1,200 RMB
– Garbage management plan: 800 RMB
7. Cost Control Measures
– Advanced Booking:
– 10% discount for confirmed services 72h prior
– Bundled service packages available
– Operational Tips:
– Optimize cargo operations between 0800-2200
– Avoid weekend/holiday operations
– Documentation:
– Complete manifests electronically
– Pre-clear medical declarations
– Local Contacts:
– Port Control: VHF CH 08
– MSA Office: +86 512 5833 0512 (official)
– Port Agent: As appointed
