Port Disbursement Guides of Keelung Port

1. PORT DUES & TONNAGE TAXES

• Calculation Basis:

  • GT for ships < 10,000 GT: NT$3.2 per GT

  • GT for ships ≥ 10,000 GT: NT$2.8 per GT

  • Minimum charge: NT$15,000 per call

  • Passenger vessels: +20% surcharge

• Discounts Available:

  • 15% reduction for green ships (ESI > 50)

  • 20% lower for regular callers (>12 visits/year)

  • 10% LNG vessel discount (IMO Certificate required)

2. BERTHING CHARGES

• Container Terminals:

  • First 24 hours: NT$0.45/GT/hour

  • Subsequent hours: NT$0.60/GT/hour

  • Refrigerated container surcharge: NT$120/TEU/day

• General Cargo:

  • Day rate: NT$28,000 per 150m berth

  • Night surcharge: +15% (2200-0600)

  • Project cargo: +30% handling premium

3. PILOTAGE FEES

• Standard Rates:

  • Basic fee: NT$12,500 + NT$15.8/GT

  • Night/Holiday: +30% surcharge

  • Special vessels (LNG/LPG): +50%

• Cost-Saving Tips:

  • Book pilots 72hr in advance (-8%)

  • Use same pilot for multiple ports

  • Combine movements during daylight

4. TUG SERVICES

• Pricing Structure:

  • 2,400 BHP: NT$14,800/hour

  • 3,200 BHP: NT$18,200/hour

  • 4,800 BHP: NT$24,500/hour

  • Standby charge: 40% of hourly rate

• Optimization:

  • Pre-arrange tug numbers (saves 15-20%)

  • Limit standby time to 30min maximum

  • Verify actual BHP requirements

5. LINE HANDLING CHARGES

• Standard Rates:

  • Mooring/unmooring: NT$6,800 per operation

  • Additional lines: NT$950 per line

  • Emergency line replacement: NT$4,200/line

• Cost Control:

  • Provide correct line requirements in advance

  • Avoid last-minute changes (+25% penalty)

  • Inspect lines before operations

6. WASTE DISPOSAL COSTS

• Standard Fees:

  • Garbage: NT$1,200/m³ (min 2m³)

  • Oily waste: NT$5,800/m³

  • Sewage: NT$3,200 per discharge

  • Hazardous waste: NT$9,500/m³

• Reduction Methods:

  • Consolidate waste streams

  • Use port reception facilities only when full

  • Pre-treatment to reduce volume

7. PORT AGENCY FEES

• Market Range:

  • Standard agency: NT$45,000-65,000

  • Bulk carriers: +15-20% premium

  • Tankers: +25% HSSE compliance fee

• Negotiation Tips:

  • Request fixed-fee packages

  • Compare 3+ competitive quotes

  • Clarify overtime cost structure

8. BUNKERING COSTS

• 2024 Pricing:

  • IFO380: $585/tonne

  • MGO: $820/tonne

  • LNG: $750/tonne

  • Biofuel blends: $890/tonne

• Purchasing Strategies:

  • Time purchases during 15th-20th monthly

  • Consider bonded delivery options

  • Verify mass flow meter certification

9. PORT COST CONTROL MEASURES

• Operational Efficiency:

  • Reduce idle time (saves NT$18,000/hr)

  • Optimize cargo ops sequencing

  • Implement parallel operations

• Administrative:

  • E-documentation (saves 8-12 hours)

  • Consolidated billing (5% discount)

  • Bulk payment arrangements

• Technology:

  • Digital pre-clearance

  • Automated mooring systems

  • Smart bunker monitoring

10. OFFICIAL FEE SCHEDULE

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS

• Billing Errors:

  • File within 7 days

  • Arbitration available

  • Required documentation: original invoices, ship logs

• Refund Procedures:

  • 45 day processing time

  • Requires original receipts

  • Electronic claims accepted via KPA Portal

12. NEW ADDITIONS: AUXILIARY SERVICES

• Crew Change Fees:

  • Immigration processing: NT$2,800/person

  • Shuttle service: NT$4,500/vehicle

• Technical Services:

  • Stack pressure testing: NT$15,000

  • UAV inspections: NT$28,000/survey

COST BENCHMARKING DATA

• Average Containership Call (5,000 TEU): NT$1.2-1.5M
• Bulk Carrier (Panamax): NT$850,000-950,000
• Tanker (Aframax): NT$1.1-1.3M
• ROPAX Ferries: NT$680,000-750,000