1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: JPY 15.5 per GT (Gross Tonnage) for foreign vessels, JPY 7.75 per GT for domestic vessels (Port Regulations Law Article 22-3).
– Port Dues: JPY 12 per GT for foreign vessels, JPY 6 per GT for domestic vessels (Hirohata Port Tariff No.2023-1).
– Pilotage (Shifting): JPY 45,000 per movement (daytime), JPY 67,500 (nighttime) + JPY 2,500 per meter of LOA over 150m.
– Towage: JPY 120,000 per tug/hour (minimum 2 hours), additional JPY 15,000/hour for escort towing.
– Berthage: JPY 1,200 per GT/day for foreign vessels, JPY 600 per GT/day for domestic (24-hour period).
– Mooring/Unmooring: JPY 35,000 per operation (both ends counted separately).
– Light Dues: Included in port dues since 2021 (MLIT Notice 1943).
– Quarantine: JPY 52,000 base fee + JPY 3,500 per crew inspection (Ministry of Health Ordinance 42).
– Customs Clearance: JPY 25,000 per declaration + JPY 1,000 per container/BL.
– Barge Hire: JPY 80,000 per barge/day + JPY 5,000/hour for operations (500T capacity standard).
– Hold Cleaning: JPY 150,000 per hold (standard size), +20% for grain-certified cleaning.
– Trimming: JPY 200,000 per day (bulk cargo) or JPY 1,500 per ton (whichever higher).
– Oil Boom: JPY 300,000 per deployment (mandatory for tankers) + JPY 50,000 daily standby.
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Fee: JPY 8,000 per cubic meter (MARPOL Annex V compliant), minimum 2m³ charge.
– On/Off Hire Survey: JPY 350,000 per survey (independent surveyor), +JPY 50,000 for tankers.
– Fumigation: JPY 500,000 base fee + JPY 75,000 per hold (certified by Plant Protection Station).
– Launch Service: JPY 15,000 per trip (crew changes), JPY 25,000 for official inspections.
– Fire Service: JPY 100,000 standby charge + actual equipment usage fees (Fire Service Law Article 17).
– ISPS Charge: JPY 20,000 per vessel call + JPY 5,000 for after-hours security.
– Fresh Water: JPY 300 per cubic meter + JPY 15,000 connection fee.
– Bunkering: Market price + JPY 5,000 service fee + JPY 800/ton for barge delivery.
– Shore Power: JPY 50,000 per connection + JPY 120/kWh (ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1 compliant).
– Sludge Removal: JPY 12,000 per cubic meter (MARPOL Annex I), minimum 5m³.
– Agency Fee: 0.15% of total disbursement (min JPY 150,000, max JPY 1,000,000).
– Tallying: JPY 8,000 per hatch/day or JPY 5 per ton for bulk cargo.
– Ship Chandler: 15% markup on provisions + JPY 20,000 delivery fee.
– Hull Cleaning: JPY 1,200 per square meter (requires prior approval).
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Expenses: JPY 3,000 per crew member for shore passes (Immigration Bureau fee).
– Communication: JPY 500 per local call, JPY 2,000/min satellite, JPY 10,000 for internet package.
– Medical Waste: JPY 6,000 per kg (Special Waste Handling Regulation).
– Sundries: JPY 10,000 estimated petty cash + actual expenses receipt.
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: JPY 30 per freight ton (import/export), JPY 15 for transshipment.
– Stevedoring: JPY 1,200 per ton (general cargo), +30% for heavy lifts >20T.
– Stowage: JPY 800 per ton (bulk cargo), JPY 1,500 for hazardous materials.
– Trimming: JPY 1,500 per ton (bulk cargo adjustment), JPY 2,000 for precision trimming.
– Hold Work: JPY 25,000 per hatch opening/closing, JPY 40,000 for mechanical hatches.
– Storage: JPY 100 per ton/day after 3 free days, 50% discount for ISO containers.
– Lighterage: JPY 60,000 per barge movement + JPY 1,000 per ton transferred.
– Cargo Tally: JPY 5 per ton (min JPY 50,000), +JPY 10,000 for sealed cargo.
– Cargo Survey: JPY 150,000 per survey (SGS/BV equivalent).
– CO2 Handling: JPY 500 per ton for refrigerated cargo (IMO CCS guidelines).
5. Other Charges
– Warehouse: JPY 80 per square meter/day, JPY 120 for temperature-controlled.
– Passenger Fees: JPY 500 per passenger (domestic ferries), JPY 1,200 for international.
– Wastewater: JPY 18,000 per cubic meter (port reception facilities).
– Ballast Water: JPY 25,000 per test (IMO D-2 standard compliance).
– Contingencies: 5% of total estimated cost recommended (industry practice).
Cost Control Measures (Updated):
1. Submit ETA 72h in advance to avoid premium charges (Port Ordinance 5-2)
2. Combine pilotage movements where possible (max 2 shifts/day)
3. Pre-arrange bunkering through agents for best rates (JBA guidelines)
4. Utilize free storage period effectively (first 72 hours)
5. Negotiate package deals for multiple services (stevedoring+tallying)
6. Use shore power instead of auxiliary engines (MLIT subsidy available)
7. Submit accurate cargo declarations to avoid remeasurement
8. Schedule operations during standard working hours (0800-1700)
9. Consolidate waste disposal operations (single MARPOL delivery)
10. Verify all invoices against port tariff schedules (2023 edition)
11. Apply for coastal shipping discounts (Japan Cabotage Policy)
12. Use approved local suppliers to avoid import duties
13. Document all delays for potential fee reductions
14. Pre-clear hazardous cargo documentation
15. Opt for electronic payment to avoid bank charges
