1. Vessel-Related ChargesÂ
– Tonnage Dues:
– Base rate: 0.125 USD/GT (first 15,000 GT)
– Reduced rate: 0.085 USD/GT (above 15,000 GT)
– Minimum charge: 1,200 USD (KPA Tariff 2023-12 Rev.4)
– Port Dues:
– Commercial vessels: 0.255 USD/GT
– Tankers: 0.175 USD/GT (including oil spill levy)
– Passenger ships: 0.115 USD/GT
– Pilotage Services:
– Standard pilotage: 0.082 USD/GT (min 850 USD, max 5,500 USD)
– Shifting between terminals: 0.055 USD/GT (min 550 USD)
– Dangerous cargo surcharge: +20%
– Cancellation fee: 50% if <12h notice
– Tugboat Charges:
– Z-Tug (5,000+ HP): 880 USD/hour
– A-Tug (3,000-5,000 HP): 680 USD/hour
– B-Tug (<3,000 HP): 480 USD/hour
– Emergency standby: 75% of hourly rate
– Berth Occupancy:
– Container Terminal: 0.125 USD/LOA meter/day
– Bulk Terminal: 0.155 USD/LOA meter/day
– Oil Terminal: 0.195 USD/LOA meter/day
– Grace period: 3 hours free
– Mooring Operations:
– Standard mooring (4 lines): 155 USD
– Additional lines: 28 USD/line
– Quick-release hooks: 40 USD/unit
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (KPA Regulation 2023-7)
– Health Inspection:
– Standard quarantine: 320 USD
– Extended inspection: 175 USD/hour
– Medical waste disposal: 250 USD/container
– Customs Formalities:
– Basic clearance: 220 USD
– Express processing: +100% fee
– Cargo manifest amendment: 75 USD/document
– Barge Services:
– Standard barge: 38 USD/hour (4h minimum)
– Self-discharge barge: 60 USD/hour
– Night operations: +25% surcharge
– Hold Operations:
– Cleaning (dry bulk): 1,250 USD/hold
– Tank washing (chemical): 2,750 USD/tank
– Disinfection certificate: 150 USD
– Cargo Trimming:
– Mechanical trimming: 0.65 USD/ton
– Manual trimming: 1.25 USD/ton
– Special cargo (e.g., steel coils): 1.80 USD/ton
– Oil Containment:
– Standard deployment: 275 USD/day
– Extended coverage: 350 USD/day
– Emergency response: 750 USD/activation
2. Service Charges (Operational Costs)
– Waste Management:
– Normal garbage: 125 USD/m³ (min 1m³)
– Food waste: 90 USD/m³
– Plastic waste: 150 USD/m³
– Hazardous materials: 300 USD/container
– Vessel Surveys:
– Condition survey: 650 USD
– Bunker survey: 450 USD
– Draft survey: 550 USD
– On-hire survey: 1,200 USD (full vessel)
– Fumigation Services:
– Methyl bromide treatment: 1,950 USD/vessel
– Phosphine tablets: 750 USD/hold
– Aeration certificate: 120 USD
– Shore Transport:
– Crew shuttle: 55 USD/person (round trip)
– Official transport: 85 USD/hour
– Pilot boat transfer: 120 USD/trip
– Fire Safety:
– Fire patrol: 375 USD/hour
– Hot work supervision: 450 USD/day
– CO2 system check: 280 USD
– Security Services:
– ISPS compliance fee: 0.027 USD/GT
– Additional guards: 35 USD/hour/guard
– Security equipment rental: 120 USD/day
– Water Supply:
– Potable water: 90 USD/ton
– Technical water: 45 USD/ton
– Minimum order: 25 tons
– Bunker Services:
– IFO 380 CST: Market + 65 USD service
– MGO: Market + 85 USD service
– LNG: Market + 130 USD service
– Sampling analysis: 175 USD/test
– Electrical Supply:
– Shore connection: 225 USD
– Power consumption: 0.165 USD/kWh
– Transformer rental: 150 USD/day
– Waste Reception:
– Bilge water: 175 USD/m³
– Sludge: 1,650 USD (<10m³)
– Oily water: 165 USD/m³
– Chemical waste: 250 USD/m³
– Agency Services:
– Standard agency: 1,600 USD
– Commission: 1.25% of disbursement
– Overtime: 85 USD/hour
– Cargo Handling:
– General cargo: 10.50 USD/ton
– Containers: 12.50 USD/TEU
– Bulk cargo: 3.75 USD/ton
– Project cargo: 26 USD/ton
– Ro-Ro units: 19 USD/unit
3. Crew Services & Welfare
– Crew Administration:
– Sign-on/off: 125 USD/seafarer
– Visa processing: 85 USD/person
– Crew list amendment: 45 USD
– Communications:
– Mobile SIM: 28 USD (5GB data)
– Satellite phone: 3.50 USD/minute
– Internet access: 15 USD/hour
– Financial Services:
– Cash advance: 2.5% fee (min 60 USD)
– Western Union transfer: 30 USD/transaction
– Medical advance: No fee (with documents)
– Welfare Facilities:
– Seafarers’ club access: 15 USD/day
– Gym facilities: 10 USD/day
– Laundry service: 8 USD/bag
4. Cargo Operations & Logistics
– Cargo Dues:
– Export cargo: 0.65% of FOB
– Import cargo: 0.85% of CIF
– Transshipment: 0.45% of value
– Handling Charges:
– Breakbulk: 14.50 USD/ton
– Project cargo: 26.50 USD/ton
– Ro-Ro: 19.50 USD/unit
– DG cargo: +35% surcharge
– Stowage Services:
– Containers: 5.50 USD/TEU
– Bulk cargo: 4.25 USD/ton
– Special stowage: 8.50 USD/ton
– Storage Fees:
– Free period: 72 hours
– Days 4-7: 0.75 USD/ton/day
– After 7 days: 1.25 USD/ton/day
– Reefer containers: 5.50 USD/day
– Lighterage:
– Standard cargo: 32 USD/ton
– Oversized: 48 USD/ton
– Hazardous: 65 USD/ton
– Tally Services:
– Full tally: 0.38 USD/ton
– Random check: 0.18 USD/ton
– Supervision: 55 USD/hour
5. Additional Port Services
– Warehouse Facilities:
– <100m²: 5.50 USD/m²/day – 100-500m²: 4.50 USD/m²/day – >500m²: 3.75 USD/m²/day
– Passenger Services:
– Port fee: 0.12 USD/passenger
– Gangway: 325 USD/day
– Security screening: 0.55 USD/pax
– Miscellaneous:
– Document processing: 55 USD/item
– Overtime charges: 35% premium
– Emergency call-out: 250 USD
6. Safety & Environmental Compliance
– Mandatory Equipment:
– Gas detectors: 55 USD/day
– Safety harness: 25 USD/unit
– Life raft service: 160 USD/unit
– Navigation Services:
– VTS fees: 0.012 USD/GT
– Weather routing: 225 USD
– Pollution Control:
– SOPEP check: 325 USD
– Garbage log audit: 175 USD
– Ballast water reporting: 120 USD
7. Cost Optimization & References
– Discount Programs:
– Early ETA notice (96h): 12% discount
– Volume discount (>5 calls/year): 8%
– E-payment discount: 3%
– Operational Advice:
– Avoid national holidays (+75% surcharge)
– Pre-clear dangerous goods
– Use approved service providers
– Official References:
– KPA Tariff 2024-01 (effective Jan 2024)
– MOF Ordinance 2023-89
– IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1587
– KCG Port Regulations 2024
– KEPA Waste Management Rules