Port Disbursement Guides of Jiangmen Port

1. Port Dues & Tonnage Fees

• Tonnage Dues (per GT):
  • International vessels: ¥0.45/GT (first 10,000GT), ¥0.30/GT thereafter
  • Domestic vessels: ¥0.25/GT flat rate
  • Discounts:
    • 15% for green ship certification
    • 10% for vessels using LNG fuel (GL/CCS certified)
• Port Construction Fee: ¥0.70/ton cargo (max ¥70,000/voyage)
• Channel Maintenance Fee: ¥0.20/GT (max ¥25,000/voyage)

2. Berthing Charges

• General Cargo Berths (per day):
  • First 200m: ¥3,800/day
  • Each additional 10m: ¥180/day
  • Overtime surcharge: 30% for operations 2200-0600
• Container Berths:
  • Base rate: ¥6,200/day (≤250m LOA)
  • TEU surcharge: ¥8/TEU (loaded or empty)
  • Gantry crane usage: ¥150/hour (free first 4 hours)
• Layby Berths: 40% of normal rates (minimum 12h stay)

3. Pilotage & Towage

• Pilotage Fees:
  • Inbound/Outbound: ¥1,350 + (¥0.78/GT × distance in nm)
  • Minimum charge: ¥2,800 per movement
  • Hazardous cargo surcharge: 20% additional
• Tug Assistance (per hour):
  • ≤2,000HP: ¥1,850/hour
  • 3,200HP: ¥2,800/hour
  • Emergency standby: ¥650/hour (50% of operational rate)
• Unberthing Cancellation Fee: ¥1,200 if notified <2h before ops

4. Cargo Handling Costs

• Container Operations:
  • Loading/Discharging: ¥95/TEU (standard), ¥110/TEU (reefer)
  • Shifting: ¥30/TEU within yard, ¥45/TEU cross-berth
  • Empty container handling: 80% of loaded TEU rate
• Bulk Cargo:
  • Grain: ¥15.50/ton (mechanical), ¥18.20/ton (grab)
  • Coal/Iron Ore: ¥12.80/ton
  • Direct transshipment discount: 15% if no yard storage
• Breakbulk General Cargo: ¥25/ton (min 50 tons charge)

5. Additional Cost Factors

• Waste Disposal:
  • Garbage: ¥120/m³ (minimum 1m³ charge)
  • Oily waste: ¥2,300/m³ (certified disposal required)
  • Sewage: ¥850/discharge (max 5m³ per charge)
• Utilities:
  • Fresh Water Supply: ¥45/ton (minimum 50tons)
  • Shore Power: ¥3.20/kWh + ¥1,100/day connection fee
• Line Handling: ¥80/man-hour (4-hour minimum)

Cost Control Strategies

1. Mooring Optimization:
   • Combine cargo operations to reduce idle berth time (saves ~¥4,200/day)
   • Use self-sustaining vessels to avoid shore power fees (¥1,100/day saving)
   • Pre-clear customs for 0700-1900 daytime ops (avoids 30% night surcharge)
2. Administrative Efficiency:
   • Submit ETA notifications 72h in advance for 5% fee reduction
   • Batch process documentation through Port Community System
   • Utilize single-window clearance (saves ~3.5 man-hours/visit)
3. Service Bundling:
   • Negotiate package deals for frequent port calls (typically 8-12% discount)
   • Utilize Jiangmen’s integrated logistics rebate program
   • Combine tug/pilotage services under single contract (7% average saving)
4. Bunkering Strategy:
   • Jiangmen bunker prices average 3-5% below Zhuhai/Shenzhen
   • Local suppliers offer prompt payment discounts (2-3% for cash within 7 days)

6. Special Operational Notes

• Priority Berthing:
  • Vessels with >30% Jiangmen-origin cargo receive 24h berth guarantee
  • Express feeder vessels get 30% discount on cargo handling
• Weather Contingencies:
  • Typhoon-related demurrage waived with CMPort weather certificate
  • Fog delay surcharges capped at 15% of normal fees