1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory)
– Tonnage Dues:
¥3.20/GT for first 10,000 GT
¥2.80/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
¥2.40/GT above 30,000 GT
(Port Regulations Law Article 22-3)
– Port Dues:
¥0.85/GT for international vessels
¥0.45/GT for domestic vessels
(Hyogo Port Ordinance Section 5)
– Pilotage Fees:
Basic fee: ¥58,000 (vessels <150m LOA)
Additional: ¥1,200/meter beyond 150m
(Japan Coast Guard MO-2023-12)
– Towage Fees:
Standard tug (3,200BHP): ¥85,000/hour
Large tug (4,800BHP): ¥120,000/hour
(Kakogawa Tugboat Association 2024)
– Berthage Fees:
General cargo berth: ¥35,000/day (<180m)
Bulk terminal: ¥42,000/day
(Port Tariff No.2024-01)
2. Safety & Environmental Charges
– Oil Boom Deployment:
¥850/meter/day (min. 200m)
(Marine Pollution Control Law Enforcement Rules)
– Firefighting Standby:
¥25,000/hour (2 fireboats minimum)
(Port Fire Service Regulation)
– ISPS Compliance Fee:
¥55,000 per port call
(MLIT Security Directive 15A)
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Handling:
¥4,200/TEU (standard)
¥5,800/FEU
(Kobe Stevedoring Association Tariff)
– Bulk Cargo Trimming:
¥320/metric ton
(JIS F 8001-2023 Standard)
4. Utility Services
– Fresh Water Supply:
¥350/ton (potable)
¥280/ton (industrial)
(Hyogo Water Bureau Notice 2024)
– Shore Power Connection:
¥18,000 connection fee + ¥45/kWh
(Kansai Electric Power Contract Terms)
5. Special Operational Notes
– Hazardous Cargo Surcharge:
25% additional on handling fees
(Dangerous Goods Regulation Chapter 7)
– Night Operations:
22:00-06:00 shifts incur 30% premium
(Port Labor Agreement Article 12)
Operational Safety Reminders
– Mandatory pre-arrival declaration:
• Cargo manifest (72hrs prior)
• Crew list (24hrs prior)
(Customs Law Article 67-2)
– Prohibited Operations:
• Cargo handling during typhoon warning
• Bunkering without oil boom
(Port Safety Regulation Section 19)
