Port Disbursement Guides of Jiangyin Port

I. Mandatory Port Charges

Port Dues (2024 Rates):
- Container vessels: $0.28/GT (min $3,500)
- Bulk carriers: $0.23/GT (min $2,800)
- Tankers: $0.31/GT (min $4,100)
  - Chemical tankers: +15% surcharge
  - Verified against Jiangsu Pricing Bureau Notice No.12/2024 and Port Tariff 2024-01
- New: Additional Charges
  - VTS fees: $0.018/GT (max $850)
  - Berth reservation: $350/day (refundable if canceled >24h)
Navigation Services:
- Pilotage:
  - Inbound: $5.2/mile (Yangtze River segment)
  - Docking: Flat $1,800 for ships >200m LOA
  - New: Outbound discount: 10% if using same pilot (JPA Circular 24-CN-07)
- Tugboat fees (2024 update):
  - Basic assist: $580/hour (3,200kW tug)
  - New: Peak hours (1800-2200): +25% surcharge

Berth Charges:
- Container terminals:
  - First 24hr: $3,200 (≤350m quay)
  - Overtime: $135/hr after 24hr
  - New: Cold ironing fee: $0.12/kWh (min $1,050/day)
- Bulk terminals:
  - Coal berths: $2,400/day (24hr included)
  - New: Ore carriers: $0.85/DWT/day (cap at 180,000 DWT)
- Discounts:
  - 10% reduction for off-peak calls (Tue-Wed)
  - 15% for >10 annual visits (loyalty program)
  - New: Early departure rebate: $85/hr for unused berth time
Cargo Handling Fees:
- Container operations:
  - Loading: $42/TEU (standard), $58/TEU (reefer)
  - New: Transshipment discount: $6/TEU reduction
- Bulk operations:
  - Coal: $3.25/tonne (mechanical)
  - New: Grain: $4.80/tonne (incl. trimming)
- Dangerous goods (2024 update):
  - IMDG Class 2-4: +40% surcharge
  - New: Radiation screening: $225/container

Pre-arrival Optimization:
- Documentation:
  - E-submission cuts agency fees by 30% (must use JP-Online)
  - Complete JP-APP forms to avoid $250 late penalties
  - New: Pre-pay port dues for 2% discount (JPA Notice 2024/05)
- Bunkering:
  - Low-sulfur fuel surcharge waiver if shore power used
  - New: LNG-powered vessels exempt from ECA fees
Operational Efficiency:
- Gang scheduling:
  - Optimal: 3 gangs for Panamax (saves 12hr port time)
  - Night shift premium: 20% less than overtime charges
  - New: Productivity bonus: $1,200 for >28 moves/gang/hour
- Equipment sharing:
  - Joint fumigation saves $400/vessel
  - New: Shared security patrols: $85/hr split cost

Common Penalties:
- Waste misdeclaration: $2,500 fine + disposal costs
- New: AIS silence >1hr: $1,800 (Port Rule 8.12)
- Updated: Gangway safety violations: $650 per incident
Dispute Resolution:
- Charges appeal process:
  - File within 14 days to Port Accounts Dept
  - New: Online dispute portal reduces processing to 72hr