1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: ¥3.20/GT for foreign vessels (Japan Port and Harbor Law Article 22-3, revised 2022)
– Port Dues: ¥2.80/GT (Toyama Prefectural Ordinance No. 12-2022, valid until March 2024)
– Pilotage (Shifting):
– Basic fee: ¥28,000 (Japan Coast Guard Notice No. 305-2022)
– Additional: ¥550/GT beyond 500GT
– Night surcharge: +25% (2200-0600)
– Towage:
– Standard vessels: ¥185,000/hour (first 2 hours), then ¥125,000/hour
– VLCC/ULCC: Special rates apply (+40%)
– Berthage:
– General cargo: ¥16,000/day (<100m), ¥26,000 (100-150m), ¥42,000 (>150m)
– Container terminals: +15% surcharge
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard: ¥23,000/operation (<150m), ¥36,000 (>150m)
– Additional lines: ¥5,500/line
– Light Dues: ¥0.055/GT for foreign vessels (MLIT Notice 2022-18)
– Quarantine:
– Basic inspection: ¥53,000 (Quarantine Act Section 7-2)
– PCR testing: ¥85,000/sample (if required)
– Customs Clearance: ¥29,000 (Customs Law Article 8-1 amendment 2023)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Barge Hire:
– 500DWT: ¥88,000/move
– 1000DWT: ¥155,000/move
– Hold Cleaning/Leveling:
– Grain holds: ¥230,000-¥580,000 (JIFSA standard)
– Hazardous cargo: +30% surcharge
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Standard: ¥115,000/day
– Emergency deployment: ¥250,000 (first 4 hours)
– Waste Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥5,800/m³
– Operational waste: ¥8,500/m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥22,500/m³ (MARPOL Annex V)
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: ¥580,000-¥1,250,000
– Partial treatment: ¥350,000-¥750,000
– Firefighting Standby: ¥58,000/hour (minimum 4 hours)
3. Crew and Administrative Fees
– Crew Shore Passes: ¥5,800/person (Immigration Bureau Notice 2023-5)
– Ship Agency Fees:
– Minimum: ¥350,000
– Standard: 0.13%-0.36% of disbursements
– Communication:
– Urgent telex: ¥4,500/message
– Document courier: ¥6,500/envelope
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Bulk: ¥130-¥580/ton
– Containers: ¥650/TEU (MLIT Classification 5-3A)
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥2,300-¥5,800/ton
– Dangerous goods: +50%
– Storage:
– First 72 hours: Free
– Days 4-7: ¥580-¥2,300/ton/day
– After 7 days: +15%/day
– Container Handling:
– Loading/unloading: ¥8,500/TEU
– Reefer monitoring: ¥2,500/day
5. Passenger Vessel Specifics
– Cruise Ships:
– Port dues: ¥280/passenger
– Waste handling: ¥12,500/100 passengers
– Domestic Ferries:
– Reduced tonnage dues: ¥2.20/GT
– Priority berthing available
6. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Early Notification Discounts:
– 72h advance notice: 10% pilotage reduction
– 48h cargo details: 5% stevedoring discount
– Environmental Incentives:
– Green port fee reduction (up to 15%) for:
– Low-sulfur fuel use
– Shore power connection
– Advanced waste management
– Bunkering:
– Pre-purchase contracts: 3-7% discount
– Quality testing included (JPHA certified)
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax
– Emergency services require 50% advance payment
– Dispute resolution through JPHA arbitration
– Winter operations (Dec-Feb) may incur 5-10% surcharge
