1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– Calculated per GT: JPY 1.5-3.0 per GT for first 10,000 GT + JPY 1.0-2.0 per GT thereafter (MLIT Ordinance No. 51)
– Example: 30,000 GT vessel = ~JPY 65,000-120,000
– Port Dues:
– Entry fee: JPY 0.25-0.50 per GT (min JPY 50,000)
– Daily stay fee: JPY 0.10-0.20 per GT (Tobata Port Authority Tariff 2024)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Compulsory for vessels > 3,000 GT or LOA > 100m
– Basic fee: JPY 120,000 + JPY 400 per GT (Japan Coast Guard Fee Schedule)
– Shifting: 60% of basic fee per movement
– Towage Fees:
– 2,000HP tug: JPY 180,000/hour (first 2 hours) + JPY 150,000/hour thereafter
– 3,200HP tug: JPY 250,000/hour (Nippon Tug-Boat Co. 2024 rates)
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: JPY 80,000-150,000/day
– Dedicated bulk terminal: JPY 120,000-200,000/day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard vessels: JPY 35,000/operation
– Large vessels (>200m LOA): JPY 50,000/operation
2. Safety & Environmental Charges
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for tankers: JPY 250,000-350,000 (size-dependent)
– Duration fee: JPY 50,000/hour after first 4 hours
– Firefighting Standby:
– Required for hazardous cargo: JPY 120,000/hour (min 4 hours)
– Garbage Disposal:
– General waste: JPY 8,000/m³ (certified contractors only)
– Food waste: JPY 5,000/m³
– Sludge/Waste Oil:
– Processing fee: JPY 45,000/m³ (Eco-System Co. rates)
– Minimum charge: 1m³
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Fees (20’/40′):
– Loading/unloading: JPY 12,000/18,000 per box
– Yard storage: JPY 800/1,200 per day after free period
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grains: JPY 1,800-2,500 per ton (handling)
– Coal: JPY 1,200-1,800 per ton
– Breakbulk:
– Steel products: JPY 2,500-4,000 per ton
– Project cargo: Special quotation required
4. Crew & Operational Services
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: JPY 15,000 per person
– Transportation: JPY 20,000-30,000 per vehicle (airport transfers)
– Provisions:
– Fresh water: JPY 450/ton (min 50 tons)
– Provisions delivery: JPY 25,000 service fee + cost of goods
5. Regulatory Compliance
– ISPS Security:
– Level 1: JPY 30,000 per call
– Level 2: JPY 60,000 per call
– Customs Clearance:
– Standard processing: JPY 25,000
– Overtime: JPY 15,000/hour (after 1700hrs)
6. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Advanced Notification:
– Submit all documents 72hrs prior arrival to avoid overtime charges
– Bunkering:
– Compare prices from major suppliers (Idemitsu/ENEOS)
– Consider spot purchases during low-demand periods
– Waste Management:
– Maintain proper segregation to reduce disposal volumes
– Request recycling options for metal/paper waste
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax (JCT)
– Weekend/holiday operations incur 50% surcharge
– Emergency services require immediate cash deposit
– Vessels must carry original certificates for inspection
