1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– JPY 3.20/GT for first 10,000 GT
– JPY 2.80/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– JPY 2.40/GT above 30,000 GT
(JPHA Tariff No.2024-01, effective April 2024)
– Port Dues:
– Entry fee: JPY 0.85/GT (min JPY 85,000)
– Daily stay fee: JPY 0.25/GT (min JPY 25,000)
(Tokushima Prefecture Port Regulation Art.12)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: JPY 150,000 (vessels <200m LOA)
– Additional: JPY 5,000/m beyond 200m
– Night surcharge (2200-0500): +30%
(Japan Coast Guard Ordinance No.15)
– Tugboat Charges:
– 3,200HP tug: JPY 180,000/hour (min 2 hours)
– 4,800HP tug: JPY 250,000/hour
– Emergency standby: JPY 120,000/hour
(Komatsushima Tugboat Association 2024 Rate)
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: JPY 60,000-350,000/day
– Container terminal: JPY 80,000-400,000/day
– Oil terminal: JPY 100,000-500,000/day
(Port Facility Usage Rules Section 5)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– JPY 85,000 per operation (daytime)
– JPY 127,500 per operation (night/holiday)
(Port Labor Agreement Clause 8)
– Hold Services:
– Opening/Closing: JPY 230,000 per hatch
– Trimming: JPY 900/ton (bulk cargo)
(JSUA Work Standards 2024)
– Environmental Services:
– Oil boom: JPY 330,000/day (min 3 days)
– Sludge removal: JPY 340,000/m³
– Garbage: JPY 23,000/m³ (separated waste)
(Japan Environmental Safety Corp. Rates)
3. Safety & Compliance Fees
– Firefighting Standby:
– JPY 230,000/hour (hazardous cargo)
– JPY 150,000/hour (general cargo)
(Port Fire Prevention Law Art.19)
– ISPS Security:
– Basic fee: JPY 58,000 per call
– Additional guards: JPY 8,000/hour per guard
(MLIT Security Directive 2024-3)
– Quarantine Inspection:
– Standard: JPY 53,500
– Extended inspection: +JPY 35,000/hour
(Quarantine Station Fee Schedule)
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Operations:
– Loading/discharging: JPY 2,300/TEU
– Reefer plug: JPY 8,000/day
(JCT Terminal Handling Charges)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grains: JPY 1,700/ton
– Minerals: JPY 1,900/ton
(Komatsushima Stevedoring Co. Rates)
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1-3: +50% surcharge
– Class 4-9: +30% surcharge
(IMO Dangerous Goods Code)
5. Crew & Support Services
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: JPY 78,000/person
– Transportation: JPY 6,000/person (airport transfer)
(Japan Immigration Bureau Fees)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: JPY 65,000
– Medical waste: JPY 48,000/20kg
(Port Clinic Fee Schedule)
6. Utility Services
– Fresh Water:
– Bunkering: JPY 580/m³
– Domestic use: JPY 450/m³
(Tokushima Water Authority)
– Shore Power:
– 440V/60Hz: JPY 115/kWh
– Connection fee: JPY 85,000
(Shikoku Electric Power Co.)
7. Special Circumstances
– Icebreaking Assistance:
– JPY 680,000/day (Jan-Feb only)
(Northern Port Special Services)
– Typhoon Mooring:
– JPY 190,000/day + tug standby
(Disaster Prevention Regulation)
Cost Optimization Strategies
1. Advance Notification Discount (72+ hours ETA): 5% reduction
2. Off-peak Operations (0000-0800): 15% labor discount
3. Annual Volume Agreement (10+ calls/year): 7% rebate
4. Environmental Incentives (LNG vessels): 3% fee reduction
