1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: ¥0.85/GT for first 10,000GT + ¥0.65/GT thereafter (MLIT Notice No. 412-2024)
– Port Dues:
– General cargo: ¥1.20/GT/day
– Tankers: ¥1.50/GT/day
– Max cap ¥250,000/day (Hiroshima Port Authority Regulation 12.3)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: ¥45,000 (vessels <150m LOA)
- Surcharge: ¥800/m beyond 150m
- Night surcharge: 30% (2000-0600 hrs)
- Tugboat Fees (Hiroshima Bay Unified Tariff):
- <3,000HP: ¥65,000/hour (minimum 2 hours)
- ≥3,000HP: ¥85,000/hour
- Emergency standby: ¥120,000/hour
- Berthage Fees:
- Commercial berths: ¥1,200/m LOA/day
- Naval berths: ¥950/m LOA/day (special agreement)
- Anchorage: ¥400/m LOA/day
- Mooring/Unmooring:
- Daytime: ¥35,000/operation
- Nighttime: ¥52,500/operation
- Light Dues: 0.002% of vessel's insured value (annual payment)
- Quarantine Fees:
- Standard inspection: ¥25,000
- Extended inspection: ¥15,000/hour
- Health certificates: ¥5,000/document
- Customs Clearance:
- Standard processing: ¥18,000
- Express service: ¥28,000 (2-hour guarantee)
- Oil Boom Deployment:
- Minimum charge: ¥50,000
- Standard rate: ¥3,500/meter
- Emergency deployment: 100% surcharge
2. Operational Service Charges
– Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk residue: ¥8,000/hatch
– Tank cleaning: ¥12,000/tank/hour
– Cargo Handling:
– Bulk cargo trimming: ¥900/ton
– Hatch cover operation: ¥4,000/hatch
– Waste Management (MARPOL Compliance):
– Garbage: ¥5,000/m³ (min. charge ¥25,000)
– Oily waste: ¥12,000/ton
– Chemical waste: ¥18,000/ton
– Bunkering Services:
– IFO380: Market price + ¥2,000/ton service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥2,500/ton
– LNG: Special quotation required
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Pier connection: ¥300/ton (min. 50 tons)
– Barge delivery: ¥500/ton
– Electrical Shore Power:
– 440V/60Hz: ¥7,000/hour
– High-voltage: ¥12,000/hour
3. Safety & Compliance Fees
– ISPS Security:
– Basic fee: ¥15,000/day
– Additional guards: ¥5,000/guard/hour
– Fire Watch:
– Standard: ¥50,000/8-hour shift
– Hot work: ¥75,000/shift
– Pollution Prevention:
– Oil spill response team standby: ¥150,000/day
– Absorbent materials: ¥3,000/sheet
– Emergency Medical:
– Ambulance standby: ¥30,000/day
– Medical waste disposal: ¥10,000/container
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Wharfage:
– General cargo: ¥60/ton
– Containers: ¥3,000/TEU
– Ro-Ro: ¥80/linear meter
– Stevedoring:
– Breakbulk: ¥2,500/ton
– Bulk: ¥1,800/ton
– Project cargo: Special quote
– Storage:
– Open yard: ¥400/ton/day (after 72hr free)
– Warehouse: ¥600/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Standard barge: ¥18,000/hour
– Heavy lift barge: ¥25,000/hour
5. Passenger Vessel Specifics
– Cruise Ship Fees:
– Passenger tax: ¥300/person
– Gangway service: ¥20,000/hour
– Terminal usage: ¥150,000/day
– Ferry Services:
– Domestic routes: ¥150/person
– International: ¥300/person
6. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Early Notification Discount:
– 5% for 72hr ETA notice
– 10% for 7-day notice
– Bundled Services:
– Tug+pilotage package: 15% discount
– Annual waste contract: 20% savings
– Digital Processing:
– E-clearance saves ¥10,000/transaction
– Paperless tally: ¥500/ton reduction
– Off-Peak Incentives:
– 20% discount for night cargo ops (2200-0600)
– Weekend berthing: 10% reduction
Critical Notes
1. All fees subject to 10% consumption tax
2. Emergency services incur 100% premium
3. Disputes resolved per Japan Commercial Arbitration Rules
4. Valid until March 31, 2025
