1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory & Operational)
– **Tonnage Dues**: 0.25–0.50 CNY/GT per entry (China MSA Regulation No. 10, 2021).
– **Port Dues**: 0.15–0.30 CNY/GT (Weifang Port Tariff 2023, Art. 3.1).
– **Pilotage Fees**:
– Basic pilotage: 0.08–0.15 CNY/GT × distance (Shandong MSA Circular 2022-12).
– Shifting: 50% of basic fee per move (max 3 moves/day).
– **Towage Fees**:
– <1,000 HP: 800–1,500 CNY/hour. – >3,000 HP: 2,500–4,000 CNY/hour (Port Operator Rate Card).
– **Berthage Fees**:
– General cargo: 0.03–0.08 CNY/GT/day.
– Oil/Chemical: +20% surcharge (Weifang Port Dangerous Cargo Rules).
– **Mooring/Unmooring**:
– ≤200m LOA: 800 CNY/operation.
– >200m LOA: 1,200 CNY/operation.
– **Light Dues**: 0.05 CNY/GT (National Standard GB/T 18181-2020).
– **Quarantine Fees**:
– Health inspection: 300 CNY (CIQ Fee Schedule).
– Fumigation (if ordered): 1,500–5,000 CNY/vessel.
– **Clearance Fees**: 500 CNY flat (Customs Decree No. 235).
– **Barge Hire**:
– 100–300 CNY/ton for cargo transfer (market rate + 10% port fee).
– **Hold Cleaning/Leveling**:
– Dry bulk: 5–15 CNY/m³.
– Liquid cargo: 10–20 CNY/m³ (Weifang Port Cleaning Guidelines).
– **Oil Boom Fees**:
– Mandatory for oil tankers: 2,000–5,000 CNY/day (SPCC Compliance).
2. Service & Ancillary Charges
– **Garbage Disposal**:
– Solid waste: 150–400 CNY/m³ (MEPC.277(70) compliance).
– Food waste: 100–250 CNY/m³.
– **Ship Inspection**:
– Class survey: 3,000–8,000 CNY (depending on scope).
– Pre-charter inspection: 2,000–5,000 CNY.
– **Fumigation**:
– Full vessel: 8,000–15,000 CNY (AQSIQ-approved providers).
– **Launch Service**:
– Crew transfer: 200–800 CNY/trip (distance-based).
– **Firefighting Standby**:
– 1,000 CNY/hour (min 4 hours; Port Fire Safety Rules).
– **ISPS Fees**: 0.02 CNY/GT (SOLAS Chapter XI-2).
– **Utilities**:
– Fresh water: 25–60 CNY/ton (metered).
– Fuel supply: Market price + 3–5% service fee (bunker license required).
– Shore power: 1.8–3.5 CNY/kWh (Green Port Initiative).
– **Waste Reception**:
– Sludge: 600–1,800 CNY/ton (MARPOL Annex I).
– Oily water: 400–1,200 CNY/ton.
– **Agency Fees**:
– Standard: 0.2% of total disbursements (min 5,000 CNY).
– **Tally Services**:
– Bulk cargo: 0.8–2.0 CNY/ton (CCIC/China Tally Co. rates).
– Container: 10–30 CNY/TEU.
3. Crew & Logistics Costs
– **Crew Transport**:
– Airport/port shuttle: 500–1,500 CNY/trip (approved vendors only).
– **Post/Telecom**:
– SIM cards: 100 CNY (prepaid, 1GB data).
– International mail: 50–300 CNY/item (China Post rates).
– **Sundries**:
– Medical waste disposal: 200–500 CNY/box.
– Document courier: 100–300 CNY/package.
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– **Cargo Dues**:
– Export: 1.0–3.0 CNY/ton.
– Import: 1.5–4.0 CNY/ton (Port Tariff Appx. B).
– **Handling**:
– General cargo: 15–40 CNY/ton.
– Containers: 200–500 CNY/TEU.
– **Stowage/Trimming**:
– Manual: 20–50 CNY/m³.
– Mechanical: 10–30 CNY/m³.
– **Storage**:
– Open yard: 5–15 CNY/ton/day after 3 free days.
– Warehouse: 10–30 CNY/ton/day.
– **Lighterage**:
– River barge: 50–120 CNY/ton (Yangtze River Delta rates).
– **Tallying**:
– Breakbulk: 1.5–3.0 CNY/ton (licensed tally required).
– **Warehouse Usage**:
– Bonded warehouse: +20% surcharge (Customs supervised).
– **Passenger Vessels**:
– Berthing: 0.10–0.20 CNY/GT/day.
– Terminal fee: 10–20 CNY/passenger.
5. Contingency & Safety Charges
– **Customs Overtime**: 300 CNY/hour (after 17:00 or weekends).
– **Dangerous Cargo Surcharge**: +15–30% on handling/storage (IMO Class-based).
– **Emergency Response**:
– Oil spill cleanup: 5,000–50,000 CNY/incident (MARPOL liability).
– Salvage standby: 10,000 CNY/day (min 3 days).
6. Cost Optimization & Compliance
– **Pre-arrival**:
– Submit ETA 72h in advance for discounted towage (-10%).
– Pre-clear cargo docs to avoid storage demurrage.
– **Operational**:
– Use shore power to avoid auxiliary engine fees.
– Bundle waste services for volume discounts.
– **Post-departure**:
– Audit invoices against port tariff codes.
– Claim overcharges within 30 days (Port Arbitration Rules).
