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Port Disbursement Guides of Haikou Port

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  1. Port Dues and Tariff Structure
    • Basic Port Dues:
      • Calculation basis: Gross Tonnage (GT)
        • Vessels ≤10,000 GT: RMB 0.45/GT
        • Vessels 10,001-30,000 GT: RMB 0.40/GT
        • Vessels >30,000 GT: RMB 0.35/GT
        • VLCCs (>200,000 DWT): Special rate RMB 0.30/GT
        • New: Feeder vessels (<5,000 GT): RMB 0.48/GT
      • Minimum charge: RMB 3,000 per call
      • Environmental components:
        • Non-ECA compliant vessels: +15% surcharge
        • Shore power users: -5% discount
        • Updated: Scrubber-equipped vessels: No surcharge
    • Additional Charges:
      • Pilotage:
        • Basic fee: RMB 0.25/GT
        • Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
        • Holiday surcharge: +20%
        • Dangerous cargo surcharge: +10%
        • New: Extreme weather surcharge: +15% (typhoon signal #3+)
      • Tug assistance:
        • Standard tug (3,200 BHP): RMB 2,800/hour
        • Z-peller tug (4,500 BHP): RMB 3,500/hour
        • Emergency standby: RMB 1,500/hour
        • Minimum 2 hours charge
        • Updated: Tug escort for VLCCs: 4 tugs minimum
  2. Berthing Charges
    • Container Terminals:
      • Berth 1-5: RMB 1.20/GT/day
      • Berth 6-10: RMB 1.35/GT/day
      • Overtime (after first 24h): +25%
      • Mega-container ship premium (LOA >350m): +10%
      • New: Cold ironing surcharge: RMB 500/hour
    • Bulk Terminals:
      • Xiuying Terminal: RMB 0.95/GT/day
      • New West Terminal: RMB 1.05/GT/day
      • Capesize discount: -8% for vessels >180,000 DWT
      • Updated: Grain terminal premium: +5%
    • Free Period:
      • Container vessels: 48 hours free
      • Bulk carriers: 36 hours free
      • Tankers: 24 hours free
      • RO-RO vessels: 60 hours free
      • New: LNG carriers: 72 hours free
  3. Essential Services Pricing
    • Bunkering Services:
      • IFO 380: USD 580/MT (August 2024 average)
      • MGO: USD 720/MT
      • LNG: USD 650/MT (Xiuying Terminal only)
      • Biofuel blend (B20): USD 610/MT
      • Barging fee: RMB 1,200/operation
      • Updated: Bunker survey fee: RMB 1,800/survey
    • Fresh Water:
      • Standard supply: RMB 25/ton
      • Emergency supply: RMB 35/ton
      • Pre-booked water (48h notice): RMB 22/ton
      • Minimum charge: 50 tons
      • New: Water quality certificate: RMB 300/sample
    • Shore Power:
      • Connection fee: RMB 2,500
      • Usage rate: RMB 1.80/kWh
      • Off-peak discount (2200-0600): -15%
      • Updated: High-voltage connection: +20% fee
  4. Waste Disposal Charges
    • Solid Waste:
      • Domestic: RMB 120/ton
      • Food waste: RMB 150/ton
      • Plastic: RMB 200/ton
      • Recyclables (properly segregated): RMB 80/ton
      • New: Medical waste: RMB 400/ton
    • Liquid Waste:
      • Bilge water: RMB 300/ton
      • Sewage: RMB 250/ton
      • Sludge disposal: RMB 350/ton
      • Updated: Ballast water treatment surcharge: RMB 500/operation
  5. Cost Optimization Strategies
    • Port Dues Reduction:
      • Green ship discount:
        • ESI 30+ vessels: 10% reduction
        • Shore power users: 5% reduction
        • Carbon-neutral operations: Additional 3%
        • New: Alternative fuel vessels: 7% reduction
      • Volume discount:
        • 10+ annual calls: 8% reduction
        • 20+ annual calls: 15% reduction
        • Combined with green discount (max 20%)
        • Updated: Loyalty program for regular customers
    • Operational Efficiency:
      • Daylight operations:
        • Save 30% on pilotage/tug fees
        • Priority berthing for daylight arrivals
        • Updated: Weather routing advisory service
      • Berth optimization:
        • Compare terminal rates before nomination
        • Advanced booking discount (7+ days notice)
        • New: Digital berth allocation system
    • Bunkering Strategies:
      • Pre-purchase contracts (5% discount for 500+ MT)
      • Combine bunkering with cargo ops
      • Bunker quality testing service: RMB 1,500/test
      • Updated: Just-in-time arrival calculations
    • Waste Management:
      • Proper segregation (20-30% cost reduction)
      • Recycling rebates available
      • New: Waste audit service: RMB 2,000/audit
  6. Disbursement Account Management
    • Payment Methods:
      • Electronic transfer (5% prepayment discount)
      • Accepted currencies: RMB, USD, EUR
      • Cryptocurrency payments (BTC/ETH) with 2% fee
      • Credit terms: 30 days (approved operators)
      • Updated: Escrow services available
    • Dispute Resolution:
      • Submit within 14 days of invoice
      • Required documents:
        • Original receipts
        • Timesheets
        • AIS data printouts
        • New: Digital timestamp verification

COST CONTROL CHECKLIST

  1. Verify green ship discounts
  2. Schedule daylight operations
  3. Compare terminal rates
  4. Optimize bunkering
  5. Segregate waste properly
  6. Utilize free periods
  7. Consider shore power
  8. Join volume discount programs
  9. New: Use digital berth allocation
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