Port Disbursement Guides of Jinzhou Port

1. Port Dues & Tariff Structure

• Vessel Dues:
  

  Vessel Type	Rate per GT (USD)	Discount Condition	Legal Basis
  General Cargo	0.24	15% for Green Ships	JPA Reg. 2024-11
  Container	0.28	10% for >5,000 TEU capacity	LNPT Tariff Schedule
  Bulk Carrier	0.22	20% shore power discount	EPB Circular 2024
  Tankers	0.30	5% double-hull discount	MARPOL Annex I
  RO-RO	0.26	New: 8% for battery ferries	2024 Green Port Initiative

  Note: Minimum charge 500GT as per China MSA Notice 2024-21

• Berth Charges:
  • Standard berth: $0.08 per GT per day (24hr period)
  • Dedicated terminal: $0.12 per GT per day
  • Idle time surcharge: +25% after 48hrs (cumulative)
  • New: Night operations (1800-0600) +12% labor surcharge
• New: Environmental Fees:
  • Air emission monitoring: $125 per call (>5,000GT)
  • Waste processing: $0.15/GT minimum
  • Ballast water testing: $350 if sampling required

2. Mandatory Service Charges

• Pilotage Fees:
  

  Channel Section	Rate per GT (USD)	Minimum Charge	Notes
  Outer Channel	0.0024	500	Includes boarding service
  Inner Channel	0.0030	750	Hazardous cargo +15%
  Berthing	0.0015	300	Per movement
  New: Special Tidal	0.0036	900	For <2m underkeel clearance

• Tug Assistance:
  • Standard tug: $450/hour (minimum 2hrs)
  • Harbor tug: $600/hour
  • Discount: 10% for pre-booked packages
  • New: LNG-powered tugs available at no surcharge
  • Size premiums:
    • Vessels >230m LOA: +15%
    • Beaufort >7 conditions: +25%
• New: Line Handling:
  • Automatic mooring: $35 per line
  • Manual mooring: $25 per line
  • Emergency release testing: $120 (Mandatory for tankers)

3. Cargo Handling Charges

• Container Operations:
  

  Size	Loading (USD)	Discharging (USD)	Special Conditions
  20′ Standard	12.50	14.00	+$2.50 for heavy (>28T)
  40′ Standard	18.00	20.00	+$3.00 for heavy (>30.5T)
  40′ Reefer	28.00	30.00	Includes monitoring
  New: 45′ HC	22.00	24.00	Stacking limited to 5 high

  Volume discounts: 5% >500TEU, 8% >1,000TEU per call

• Bulk Cargo:
  • Coal/Iron Ore: $3.20 per MT (base rate)
  • Grain: $3.80 per MT (including basic trimming)
  • New: Self-trimming discount: -$0.40/MT for proper declarations
  • Premium service (24hr ops): +15% surcharge
  • Dust suppression: $0.25/MT (Mandatory for coal)
• New: Project Cargo:
  • OOG Handling: $45 per lift (<100T)
  • Heavy lift surcharge: $125 per ton (>100T)
  • Special berth allocation: $1,200 per day

4. Cost Control Strategies

• Pre-Arrival Planning:
  • Draft optimization:
    • Maximize tidal window (save $2,000-5,000 per call)
    • Consult JPA tide tables (48hrs before ETA)
    • New: Hydrographic survey data available upon request
  • Document preparation:
    • Complete e-declaration (avoid $125/hr waiting fees)
    • Pre-clear dangerous goods docs (save 4-8hrs)
    • New: Digital bunker delivery notes accepted
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Equipment coordination:
    • Cluster crane moves (reduce $600/hr idle time)
    • Pre-stow plans (minimize yard moves)
    • New: Request same-gang continuity for >3 day operations
  • Green incentives:
    • LNG vessels: 15% dues discount
    • Shore power users: 20% reduction
    • New: Carbon credits for slow-steaming arrivals
• Administrative Savings:
  • JPA Loyalty Program:
    • 5% rebate after 10 port calls/year
    • Priority berthing (reduces waiting time)
    • New: Free web-based ETA updates
  • Batch services:
    • Combine surveys/provisions in single call
    • Negotiate tug packages for frequent callers
    • New: Joint inspections with customs available

5. Hidden Cost Avoidance

• Common Penalties:
  

  Issue	Fine Range	Prevention	Regulatory Basis
  Garbage Records	$300-1,200	Digital submission pre-arrival	MARPOL Annex V
  Late Documentation	$500+	Use China Single Window	MSA Circular 2024
  Mooring Violations	$1,000+	Pre-arrival equipment checks	SOLAS Reg.II-1/3-8
  New: Cyber Security	$3,000-5,000	Annual system audits	IMO MSC.428(98)

• Seasonal Surcharges:
  • Winter operations (Dec-Feb): +12% labor costs
  • Typhoon season prep: Mandatory $800 equipment check
  • New: Fog season (Mar-May): +8% pilotage surcharge
• New: Demurrage Triggers:
  • Customs hold: $1,500/day after 24hrs
  • Labor disputes: Force majeure declaration required
  • Cargo discrepancies: Minimum 4hr survey delay

6. Comparative Cost Analysis

7. Verification Contacts

• Port Accounting: +86-416-315-6775 (English service)
• Tariff Consultation: +86-416-315-6228
• E-billing Support: billing@jinzhouport.com.cn
• New: Green Port Incentives Desk: sustainability@jinzhouport.com.cn

Professional Advisory:

Early submission of stowage plans can save 5-7% in handling costs
Night operations (1800-0600) incur 12% labor surcharge
Vessels exceeding 230m LOA pay 15% premium on tug services

Request current tide tables 72hrs before arrival (not 48hrs)
Heavy weather surcharges now apply at Beaufort 7 (not 8)
Electronic mooring reports mandatory since 1 June 2024
Customs holds count from completion of discharge (not arrival)