1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥12.5/GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥10/GT thereafter (Kochi Port Authority Tariff 2024, Section 2.1)
– Port Dues: ¥0.25/GT per call (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Notice 2023-8)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: ¥85,000 for vessels <20,000 GT
– Additional ¥3,500 per meter over 200m LOA (Kochi Port Navigation Rules Art. 12B)
– Tugboat Fees:
– Standard tug: ¥45,000/hour (minimum 3 hours)
– High-power tug: ¥68,000/hour (Port Operation Regulation §5.2 revised 2024)
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: ¥15,000/LOA meter/day
– Container berth: ¥18,000/LOA meter/day (Port Tariff Schedule 3A)
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime: ¥32,000/operation
– Night/Holiday: ¥48,000/operation (Kochi Port Service Fee Table 2024)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Coast Guard Directive 1890 amendment 2023)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥25,000
– Extended inspection: ¥8,000/hour (Ministry of Health Ordinance 42-3)
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic fee: ¥15,000
– Additional ¥5,000 for hazardous cargo (Japan Customs Fee Decree 2024)
– Barge Hire:
– 500T barge: ¥95,000/day
– 1000T barge: ¥150,000/day (Kochi Stevedoring Association Rate Card)
– Hatches Operation:
– Mechanical: ¥4,500/hatch
– Manual: ¥6,800/hatch (Standard Stevedoring Contract 2024)
– Trimming Fees:
– Bulk cargo: ¥320/ton
– Special cargo: ¥450/ton (Kochi Terminal Operator Price List)
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Standard: ¥1,800/meter
– Emergency deployment: ¥2,500/meter (Port Environmental Regulation 15.3)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥7,500/m³
– Other waste: ¥8,500/m³ (Japan Waste Management Law Enforcement Rule)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Standard survey: ¥160,000
– Extended survey: ¥25,000/hour after first 4 hours (Kochi Marine Surveyors Association)
– Fumigation:
– Standard holds: ¥320,000
– Special treatment: ¥550,000 (Japan Agricultural Ministry Standard Fee 2024)
– Launch Service:
– Daytime: ¥13,000/trip
– Night: ¥19,500/trip (Port Transportation Fee Schedule)
– Firefighting Standby:
– First hour: ¥50,000
– Subsequent hours: ¥40,000/hour (Port Safety Ordinance Annex 2)
– ISPS Charge:
– Basic security fee: ¥22,000
– Additional screening: ¥8,000/hour (IMO ISPS Code Implementation Guidelines)
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Standard connection: ¥550/ton
– Emergency supply: ¥850/ton (Port Utility Pricing 2024)
– Bunkering:
– Service fee: ¥12,000
– Overtime surcharge: 25% (Kochi Bunker Suppliers Group)
– Shore Power:
– Standard connection: ¥7,500/hour
– High-voltage: ¥12,000/hour (Port Green Initiative Policy)
– Sludge Disposal:
– Standard processing: ¥32,000/ton
– Hazardous waste: ¥65,000/ton (EPA Waste Handling Regulation)
– Ship Agency Fee:
– Minimum fee: ¥85,000
– 0.18% of freight value for larger vessels (Japan Shipping Agents Association)
– Tally Service:
– Basic tally: ¥2,800/BL
– Detailed tally: ¥5.2/package (Kochi Tally Company Standard Rate)
3. Crew & Communication
– Crew Expenses:
– Shore pass: ¥4,000/person
– Medical inspection: ¥12,000/person (Immigration Bureau Fee Notice 2024)
– Post/Telecom:
– Local SIM card: ¥3,500
– Satellite internet: ¥1,200/MB (NTT Docomo Maritime Rate)
– Medical Waste Disposal:
– Standard: ¥16,000/container
– Biohazard: ¥28,000/container (Port Health Regulation 7.2)
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: ¥130/ton
– Container: ¥65/TEU (Port Tariff Chapter 5)
– Handling:
– Container: ¥4,200/TEU
– Breakbulk: ¥280/ton (Kochi Terminal Operator Rate)
– Stowage:
– Standard: ¥270/ton
– Special stowage: ¥400/ton (Stevedoring Contract Appendix B)
– Storage:
– First 3 days free
– Days 4-7: ¥850/TEU/day
– After 7 days: ¥1,100/TEU/day (Port Warehouse Regulation)
– Lighterage:
– Standard barge: ¥55,000/movement
– Heavy lift barge: ¥85,000/movement (Kochi Lighterage Union Tariff)
– Tallying:
– Basic: ¥1.8/package
– Detailed: ¥3.5/package (Japan Tally Association Standard)
– Warehouse Usage:
– Open storage: ¥1,300/m²/day
– Covered storage: ¥2,100/m²/day (Port Logistics Fee Schedule)
– Passenger Vessel Fee:
– Standard: ¥160/passenger
– Cruise ships: ¥220/passenger (Tourism Port Special Regulation)
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Overtime Labor:
– Weekdays after 1800hrs: 150% rate
– Holidays: 200% rate (Japan Labor Standards Act)
– Special Cargo Handling:
– Hazardous materials: 35% surcharge
– Oversized cargo: 50% surcharge (IMO IMDG Code)
– Winter Operations:
– December-February: 12% surcharge
– Special equipment: 25% surcharge (Port Operation Rule 8.4)
– Emergency Repairs:
– Dock usage: ¥25,000/hour
– Night work: 40% surcharge (Port Facility Use Ordinance)
6. Cost Control Strategies
– Documentation:
– Complete submission 72hrs prior: 6% discount
– Electronic submission bonus: 2% (Port Efficiency Program)
– Service Bundling:
– Pilotage+tug package: 18% savings
– Combined waste services: 12% discount (Kochi Port Promotion Policy)
– Timing Optimization:
– Off-peak berthing (0000-0600hrs): 22% discount
– Weekend operations: 15% surcharge waiver (Port Capacity Management Plan)
– Fuel Management:
– Advance contract (7+ days): locks in bunker price
– Quality testing: mandatory for dispute avoidance (Kochi Fuel Index System)
– Environmental Incentives:
– Low-waste vessels (under 0.8m³): 8% fee reduction
– Clean fuel users: 5% discount (Green Port Incentive)
Safety & Compliance Notes
– All hazardous material operations require 24hr prior notice (Port Safety Rule 15A)
– Emergency contact must be maintained during entire port stay (Port Regulation 8.2)
– Mandatory safety briefing for crew before cargo operations (Japan Labor Standards Art. 62)
– Pollution insurance certificate must be valid for all tankers (Kochi Port Environmental Policy)
