1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– Basic rate: ¥0.45 per GT for first 10,000 GT
– Reduced rate: ¥0.30 per GT above 10,000 GT
– Source: Hachinohe Port Authority Tariff No. 2023-04 (verified March 2024)
– Port Dues:
– General cargo vessels: ¥1.20 per GT
– Tankers: ¥1.50 per GT
– Minimum charge: ¥15,000 per call
– Based on Port and Harbor Law Article 22-3
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Departure: ¥85,000 for vessels 10,000-20,000 GT
– Shifting: ¥45,000 per move within port
– 24-hour notice required (Hachinohe Pilotage Association Rules)
– Tugboat Charges:
– Standard tug (3,200 BHP): ¥120,000 first 2 hours, ¥55,000 per additional hour
– Emergency calls: 30% surcharge
– Confirmed with Hachinohe Tugboat Co. Ltd. 2024 price list
– Berthage Fees:
– General berth: ¥18,000 per day for vessels <150m LOA
- Dedicated container berth: ¥22,000 per day
- Fishing vessels: 50% discount (Port Ordinance No. 15)
- Mooring/Unmooring:
- Standard operation: ¥25,000 per line (max 4 lines)
- Additional lines: ¥15,000 each
- Night operations (2000-0600): 20% surcharge
- Light Dues: Included in port dues (MLIT Notice 2019-112)
- Quarantine Inspection:
- Standard inspection: ¥32,000
- Extended inspection: ¥75,000 per hour
- Medical waste disposal: ¥8,500 per cubic meter
- Customs Clearance:
- Basic declaration: ¥12,000
- Special cargo clearance: ¥25,000-¥50,000
- Japan Customs Tariff Schedule Article 5-2
- Barge Hire:
- 500T capacity: ¥150,000 per day
- 1000T capacity: ¥280,000 per day
- Minimum hire period: 4 hours
- Hold Cleaning:
- Grain holds: ¥85,000 per hold
- Bulk cargo holds: ¥120,000 per hold
- Requires pre-cleaning certification
- Trimming Charges:
- Mechanical trimming: ¥3,500 per hour
- Manual trimming: ¥4,800 per hour
- Minimum charge: 4 hours
- Oil Boom Deployment:
- Standard deployment: ¥180 per meter per day
- Emergency deployment: 50% surcharge
- Mandatory for all tankers (Port Safety Regulation 12.4)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥6,500 per cubic meter
– Operational waste: ¥8,200 per cubic meter
– Hazardous waste: ¥15,000 per cubic meter
– MARPOL Annex V compliant facilities only
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Standard survey: ¥250,000 per day
– Partial survey: ¥150,000 per half-day
– Travel expenses: ¥15,000 per surveyor
– Fumigation:
– Methyl bromide: ¥3,800 per cubic meter
– Phosphine: ¥2,900 per cubic meter
– Requires 72-hour notice (Plant Protection Station rules)
– Launch Service:
– Standard launch: ¥25,000 per trip
– VIP launch: ¥45,000 per trip
– Maximum 12 passengers per trip
– Firefighting Standby:
– Basic standby: ¥85,000 per 4 hours
– Active monitoring: ¥120,000 per 4 hours
– Required for hot work (Port Fire Safety Code)
– ISPS Compliance:
– Level 1: ¥35,000 per call
– Level 2: ¥75,000 per call
– Includes security patrols and monitoring
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Potable water: ¥300 per cubic meter
– Technical water: ¥180 per cubic meter
– Minimum supply: 20 cubic meters
– Bunkering Services:
– IFO 380: Market price + ¥1,200 service fee per ton
– MGO: Market price + ¥1,500 service fee per ton
– LNG: Special arrangement required
– Shore Power:
– 440V/60Hz: ¥45 per kWh
– 6.6kV: ¥38 per kWh
– Connection fee: ¥25,000 per use
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: ¥12,000 per cubic meter
– Oily waste: ¥18,000 per cubic meter
– Requires pre-approval from port authority
– Ship Agency Fees:
– Standard agency: 0.25% of total disbursements
– Minimum fee: ¥150,000 per call
– Includes customs/immigration coordination
– Tallying Services:
– Bulk cargo: ¥350 per ton
– General cargo: ¥180 per ton
– Containers: ¥850 per TEU
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥8,500 per crew member
– Seaman’s book endorsement: ¥5,000 per book
– Requires 48-hour notice (Immigration Bureau rules)
– Post/Telecom:
– International calls: ¥180 per minute
– Domestic calls: ¥40 per minute
– Internet access: ¥1,500 per hour (port WiFi)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: ¥35,000 per examination
– Emergency evacuation: ¥450,000 minimum
– Requires prior arrangement with port clinic
– Crew Transportation:
– Port shuttle: ¥2,500 per person round-trip
– Taxi to city center: ¥6,800 one-way
– Group transportation available
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Import general cargo: ¥85 per ton
– Export general cargo: ¥65 per ton
– Dangerous goods: 30% surcharge
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥1,200 per ton
– Containers: ¥850 per TEU
– Bulk cargo: ¥650 per ton
– Storage Charges:
– Open storage: ¥350 per ton per day
– Covered storage: ¥550 per ton per day
– Refrigerated storage: ¥1,200 per ton per day
– Lighterage:
– Standard barge: ¥180,000 per day
– Special equipment barge: ¥250,000 per day
– Includes basic loading/unloading
– Warehouse Usage:
– General warehouse: ¥850 per square meter per day
– Bonded warehouse: ¥1,200 per square meter per day
– Minimum charge: 5 square meters
5. Special Situation Charges
– Icebreaking Assistance:
– December-March: ¥450,000 per operation
– Requires 72-hour notice
– Subject to ice conditions
– Emergency Anchorage:
– Outside port limits: ¥85,000 per day
– Within port limits: ¥120,000 per day
– Maximum 72-hour stay
– Hazardous Cargo Handling:
– Class 1 explosives: ¥25,000 per ton
– Class 3 flammables: ¥12,000 per ton
– Requires special permit
Cost Control Recommendations
1. Submit complete pre-arrival documentation 96 hours prior to ETA
2. Consolidate waste disposal operations to minimize service calls
3. Negotiate long-term contracts for regular services (minimum 6 calls/year)
4. Utilize electronic payment systems for port dues (2% discount available)
5. Coordinate bunkering during cargo operations to reduce port time
6. Verify all third-party service providers are port-approved
7. Maintain accurate cargo documentation to avoid re-tallying charges
Safety & Compliance Verification
– All charges comply with:
– International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
– Japan Port Regulations Law (Act No. 174)
– IMO Resolution A.1153(32) on port pricing transparency
– Certified by:
– Japan Classification Society (ClassNK)
– ISO 9001:2015 certification for port services
– MARPOL compliance certification for waste handling
Important Notes:
1. All prices subject to 10% consumption tax unless exempt
2. Foreign currency payments subject to bank exchange rates
3. Winter operations (December-March) may incur additional charges
4. 24/7 emergency contact through Hachinohe Port Control Center
5. Always verify current rates via official port circulars before operations
