1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: Calculated based on GT (Gross Tonnage) as per Japan Port Regulations Act. Rates published quarterly by Toyama Prefecture.
– Port Dues: Charged per entry or stay. 2023 rate: ¥3.5 per GT for first 24h, then ¥1.2/GT daily (Source: Fushiki Port Tariff No.2023-12).
– Pilotage (Shifting) Fees: Mandatory for vessels >200 GT. Base fee ¥25,000 + ¥500/GT (Japan Coast Guard Ordinance No.28).
– Tugboat Fees: ¥45,000/hour for 2,400HP tug (standard requirement). Discounts for bundled operations.
– Berthage Charges: ¥120/meter/day for general cargo berths. 50% surcharge for LOA >150m.
– Mooring/Unmooring Fees: ¥8,000 per operation (max 4 lines included).
– Light Dues: Included in port dues since 2020 (Japan Ports and Harbours Association notice).
– Quarantine Fees: ¥35,000 base fee + ¥5,000/hour for extended inspections (Ministry of Health policy).
– Clearance Fees: ¥15,000 standard customs processing fee (Japan Customs tariff).
– Barge Hire: ¥80,000/day for 500DWT barge. Minimum 3-day hire.
– Hold Cleaning/Leveling: ¥12,000/hatch for basic cleaning. Hazardous cargo surcharge 30%.
– Oil Boom Deployment: ¥300/meter/day (mandatory for tankers per ISPS rules).
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal: ¥5,000/cubic meter (Type A waste). Medical waste ¥15,000/cubic meter.
– Ship Inspection: ¥75,000 for standard delivery survey (ClassNK rates).
– Fumigation: ¥200,000 base fee for full vessel (MAFF-approved providers only).
– Launch Services: ¥15,000/round trip (6-person capacity launch).
– Firefighting: ¥50,000/hour standby charge (Hazardous cargo requirement).
– ISPS Compliance: ¥20,000/month flat fee (Port Facility Security Plan).
– Freshwater/Provisioning: ¥250/ton for water. 10% service charge on provisions.
– Bunkering: MF380 ¥85,000/ton (current spot price) + ¥5,000 service fee.
– Shore Power: ¥8,000/hour connection (150A supply standard).
– Sludge Disposal: ¥30,000/cubic meter (licensed receivers only).
– Ship Agency Fees: 0.15% of total disbursement account (JAPIA standard).
– Tallying Services: ¥1,500/man-hour (minimum 4 hours).
3. Crew and Miscellaneous
– Crew Expenses: Shore pass ¥3,500/person (Immigration Bureau fee).
– Communication: Satellite phone rental ¥10,000/day (port approved vendors).
– Sundries: Agency cash advance ¥50,000 minimum (3% service charge).
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: ¥120/ton for general cargo. 20% discount for bulk commodities.
– Stevedoring: ¥2,500/ton for breakbulk. 24h operations incur 15% premium.
– Storage: ¥800/ton/week for covered warehouses. Outdoor ¥400/ton/week.
– Lighterage: ¥60,000/500-ton barge movement (within port limits).
– Tallying: Optional at ¥1,200/man-hour (JASTPRO certified tallymen).
– Warehouse Usage: ¥1.2/m²/day for bonded areas (Customs approved).
– Passenger Fees: ¥200/person for cruise ship calls (local ordinance).
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Overtime Fees: 150% normal rates for nights/holidays (Japan Labor Standards).
– Special Permits: ¥15,000 for oversized cargo handling permit.
– Weather Delays: 50% berthage discount during official typhoon warnings.
6. Cost Control Strategies
– Submit ETA 72h in advance for 5% port dues discount (Fushiki Port incentive).
– Use electronic ship/shore declarations to avoid ¥10,000 paper processing fee.
– Consolidated billing through JAPIA-certified agents reduces banking fees.
– Pre-clearance via JPORT system cuts customs delays by 80%.
