- Vessel-Related Charges
- Tonnage Dues:
- International vessels: RMB 0.35/GT (first 10,000GT), RMB 0.25/GT thereafter
- Domestic vessels: 50% of international rate
- New: LNG-powered vessels receive 20% discount (MSA Notice 2024-12)
- Port Dues:
- Basic fee: RMB 0.15/GT (max RMB 15,000)
- New: Additional 0.02/GT for vessels >100,000GT
- Pilotage Fees:
- Basic pilotage: RMB 0.45/GT (min RMB 8,000)
- Shifting charges: RMB 0.30/GT (min RMB 5,000)
- New: VLCC surcharge +15% (Yangshan only)
- Towage Fees:
- Harbor tugs: RMB 3,800/hour (3,200hp)
- Ocean-going tugs: RMB 6,500/hour (5,000hp)
- New: Emergency standby tugs: RMB 8,000/hour
- Tonnage Dues:
- Berth Operations Charges
- Berthage Charges:
- Yangshan: RMB 0.08/GT/day (after first 24hrs free)
- Waigaoqiao: RMB 0.10/GT/day
- New: Discounts available for green ships (CCS certified)
- Mooring/Unmooring:
- RMB 1,200 per operation (up to 200m LOA)
- +RMB 6/m for vessels >200m
- New: Double mooring required for VLCCs (+50% fee)
- Gangway Services:
- RMB 500/day for gangway installation
- New: Security guard: RMB 200/shift
- Berthage Charges:
- Environmental Services
- Garbage Disposal:
- General waste: RMB 120/m³
- Plastic waste: RMB 150/m³
- New: Food waste: RMB 80/m³ (must be segregated)
- Sludge Removal:
- RMB 300/m³ (min 1m³)
- New: Sampling analysis fee: RMB 800/test
- Oil Boom Deployment:
- RMB 15/m per day (min 200m)
- New: Emergency deployment fee: +50%
- Garbage Disposal:
- Cargo Handling Charges
- Container Handling:
- Terminal Handling Charge (THC): RMB 480/20′, RMB 720/40′
- New: Overweight surcharge (>30 tons): +50%
- Bulk Cargo Operations:
- Loading/unloading: RMB 12/ton (general), RMB 18/ton (hazardous)
- New: Dust suppression surcharge: RMB 2/ton
- Storage Fees:
- First 7 days free, then RMB 0.80/ton/day
- New: Refrigerated storage: RMB 15/TEU/day
- Container Handling:
- Administrative & Special Services
- Customs Formalities:
- Basic clearance: RMB 300-800
- New: Express clearance (2hr): +100% fee
- Ship Agency Fees:
- Standard: 0.15-0.25% of freight (min RMB 8,000)
- New: Project cargo: 0.3% minimum
- Crew Services:
- Shore passes: RMB 100/person
- New: Crew change administration: RMB 500/person
- Customs Formalities:
Cost Control Strategies (Updated)
| Area | Strategy | Potential Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilotage | Combine multiple movements in single pilot assignment | 15-25% |
| Waste | Pre-departure waste reduction to minimize volumes | 30-50% reduction |
| Documentation | Utilize single window system for all clearances | 1-3 hours port time |
| New: Bunkering | Schedule sludge removal during bunkering operations | RMB 2,000-5,000 |
