1. Vessel-Related Charges (Verified with Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation)
– Tonnage Dues:
– ¥8.50/GT for first 10,000 GT
– ¥7.20/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– ¥6.00/GT above 30,000 GT
– 15% discount for eco-friendly vessels (EIAPP certified)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: ¥120,000 per call
– Size adjustment: +¥850/meter LOA > 150m
– Night entry (20:00-06:00): +20% surcharge
– Pilotage:
– Standard pilotage (Osaka Bay):
– Vessels < 5,000 GT: ¥95,000 – 5,001-20,000 GT: ¥125,000 – >20,000 GT: ¥165,000
– Shifting between berths: 60% of standard fee
– Cancellation fee: 50% if <12hr notice – Towage (Mandatory for vessels > 20,000 DWT):
– 3,200 BHP tug: ¥125,000/hour (08:00-20:00)
– 4,500 BHP tug: ¥185,000/hour
– Minimum engagement: 2 hours
– Berth Hire:
– Container Terminals:
– Phase 1: ¥1,850/meter/day
– Phase 2: ¥2,250/meter/day
– Bulk Terminals:
– ¥1,650/meter/day
– 10% discount for >5 day stay
2. Safety & Environmental Charges
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime (08:00-20:00): ¥48,000/operation
– Nighttime: ¥72,000/operation
– Additional lines >8: ¥5,000/line
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Standard deployment: ¥900/meter/day
– Emergency deployment: +50% surcharge
– Minimum charge: 200 meters
– Firefighting Standby:
– Level 1 (basic standby): ¥450,000/4hr
– Level 2 (full equipment): ¥850,000/4hr
– Required for hazardous cargo operations
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Handling:
– Standard 20′: ¥8,500/TEU
– 40’/45′: ¥12,750/TEU
– Reefer plug-in: ¥850/day
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading/unloading: ¥95/ton
– Trimming: ¥55/ton (IMO compliant)
– Sampling: ¥25,000/sample
– Breakbulk:
– General cargo: ¥850/m³
– Heavy lift (>50ton): +100% surcharge
4. Crew & Support Services
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥9,500/person
– Crew taxi: ¥25,000/vehicle (max 4 crew)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: ¥85,000/call
– Emergency evacuation: Actual cost + 15% admin fee
5. Utility Services
– Fresh Water:
– Supply rate: ¥360/ton
– Minimum order: 50 tons
– Pressure testing: ¥25,000/test
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: ¥18,000
– Consumption: ¥90/kWh
– Mandatory for vessels at berth >4hr (local ordinance)
6. Waste Management
– Solid Waste:
– General garbage: ¥9,000/m³
– Food waste: ¥7,500/m³
– Plastic waste: ¥12,000/m³ (special handling)
– Oily Waste:
– Sludge disposal: ¥35,000/ton
– Bilge water: ¥28,000/m³
7. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Advanced Booking:
– 10% discount for pilot/tug reservations >72hr in advance
– Bunkering:
– Comparative pricing available via Japan LNG Bunkering Association
– Documentation:
– Electronic submission via NACCS reduces clearance time by 35%
Important Notice: All fees subject to change without notice. Current as of July 2024. For operational safety, always verify with:
- Hanshin Port Control: VHF Channel 16
- Kobe Port Authority: +81-78-321-5791 (official contact)
