1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: Calculated based on GT (Gross Tonnage) as per Japan Port and Harbor Association (JPHA) tariff tables.
– Port Dues: Charged per vessel size and duration of stay (JPHA Standard Tariff No.2023-1).
– Pilotage (Shifting) Fees: Mandatory for vessels > 500 GT; rates follow JPHA Matrix A-3 based on LOA.
– Towage Fees: Hourly rates per tugboat (3,000-10,000 HP range) as per Japan Tugboat Association contracts.
– Berthage Charges: Daily rates per meter of vessel length (JPHA Circular 12/2022).
– Mooring/Unmooring Fees: Fixed fee per operation (Kudamatsu Port Tariff Schedule Section 5).
– Light Dues: Included in port dues per Japan Coast Guard Notice No.45/2020.
– Quarantine Fees: Standard inspection fee (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance 32).
– Clearance Fees: Customs processing fee (Japan Customs Tariff Article 8-2).
– Barge Hire: Market rates per hour/trip (private operators under JPHA oversight).
– Hold Cleaning/Leveling: Contract-based with certified providers (JIS Z 0301 standard).
– Oil Boom Usage: Mandatory for tankers; daily fee per meter (Japan Oil Pollution Prevention Law).
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal: 15,000 JPY per cubic meter (Port Waste Management Regulation 2023).
– Ship Inspection: Class society surveyors at 25,000 JPY/hour (NK/ClassNK rates).
– Fumigation: Certified providers at 50,000 JPY per hold (MAFF Notice 305).
– Launch Service: 8,000 JPY per trip (Port Authority approved vendors).
– Firefighting Standby: 120,000 JPY per hour (Port Emergency Services Decree).
– ISPS Charges: 0.025 JPY per GT (Port Facility Security Plan 2021).
– Fresh Water: 300 JPY/ton (metered) or 50,000 JPY minimum delivery.
– Bunkering: Market price + 5% service fee (licensed suppliers).
– Shore Power: 35 JPY/kWh (Chugoku Electric Power Co. tariff).
– Sludge Reception: 20,000 JPY/ton (Japan Waste Processing Law compliance).
– Ship Agency Fees: 0.15% of vessel value (Japan Shipping Agents Association scale).
– Tallying Services: 500 JPY per ton (JASTPRO standard rates).
3. Crew & Miscellaneous
– Crew Transport: 15,000 JPY per van trip (local taxi union rates).
– Postage/Telecom: Japan Post standard international rates.
– Medical Waste: 10,000 JPY/container (Environmental Agency Regulation).
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: 150 JPY per ton (JPHA Commodity Class 1-5).
– Stevedoring: 8,000 JPY/hour per gang (Japan International Freight Forwarders Association).
– Stowage/Trimming: 12,000 JPY per hatch (Terminal Operator Schedule).
– Storage: 1,200 JPY per pallet/day (Warehouse Association rates).
– Lighterage: 50,000 JPY per barge movement (Inland Water Transport Law).
– Tallying: JASTPRO certified rates per bill of lading.
– Warehouse Usage: 0.8 JPY/kg/day (Port Logistics Center tariff).
5. Passenger Vessel Charges
– Ferry Berthing: 80% of cargo vessel rate (JPHA Passenger Vessel Policy).
– Terminal Fee: 500 JPY per passenger (Local Government Ordinance).
6. Cost Control Measures
– Pre-arrival notification: Submit 72h prior via JPHA e-portal to avoid 20% surcharge.
– Bunkering optimization: Compare prices at Kanmon Strait anchorages.
– Waste management: Pre-book processing to avoid emergency fees.
– Agency selection: Competitive bidding among JSAA members.
– Seasonal discounts: November-March incentives (Yamaguchi Prefecture Program).
