1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– ¥0.85/GT for first 10,000 GT
– ¥0.65/GT for 10,001-50,000 GT
– ¥0.45/GT above 50,000 GT
(Kagoshima Port Ordinance No.42, revised 2023)
– Port Dues:
– General Cargo: ¥1.20/GT
– Container Ships: ¥1.50/TEU
(MLIT Notice 2021-15, Amendment 2023)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
– Basic fee: ¥85,000 (up to 3 hours)
– Additional: ¥28,000/hour beyond 3 hours
– Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
(Japan Coast Guard Tariff Table 3A, 2024)
– Towage Fees:
– Standard tug (3200HP): ¥32,000/hour
– ASD tug (4000HP): ¥45,000/hour
– Minimum engagement: 4 hours
(Japan Harbor Tugboat Association Standard Rates)
– Berthage Fees:
– Shinko Pier: ¥1,500/meter/day
– Minamifuta Pier: ¥1,800/meter/day
– Container Terminal: ¥2,000/TEU/day
(Port Tariff Schedule 2024)
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard vessels: ¥38,000/operation
– VLCC/ULCC: ¥65,000/operation
(Kagoshima Port Operations Manual)
2. Service Charges
– Waste Management:
– Solid Waste:
– Food waste: ¥6,200/m³
– Operational waste: ¥7,500/m³
– Oil Sludge:
– <1 ton: ¥35,000
- 1-5 tons: ¥42,000 + ¥8,000/ton
(IMO MARPOL Compliance Schedule)
- Inspection Services:
- Condition Survey:
- Initial: ¥95,000
- Detailed: ¥150,000/day
- On-hire/Off-hire:
- Basic: ¥130,000
- Detailed: ¥180,000
(ClassNK Survey Fee Schedule 2024)
3. Cargo-Related Charges
– Container Handling:
– Loading/Discharging:
– 20′: ¥2,500
– 40′: ¥3,800
– Reefer Monitoring: ¥800/day
(Japan International Freight Forwarders Association)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain Handling: ¥1,950/ton
– Coal Handling: ¥1,750/ton
– Minimum charge: 500 tons
(Kagoshima Port Bulk Cargo Tariff)
4. Special Operations
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1 (Explosives): +150% surcharge
– Class 3 (Flammable): +80% surcharge
(Japan Dangerous Goods Regulations)
– Emergency Services:
– Oil Spill Response:
– Initial response: ¥250,000
– Additional: ¥85,000/hour
(Japan Coast Guard Emergency Tariff)
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax
– Minimum charges apply to all services
– Night/holiday surcharges may apply
– Rates valid until December 31, 2024
– Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)
