1. VESSEL-RELATED CHARGES (MANDATORY)
– Tonnage Dues:
– KRW 0.85/GT for vessels under 10,000 GT
– KRW 0.72/GT for vessels 10,001-30,000 GT
– KRW 0.60/GT for vessels above 30,000 GT
(KPA Tariff No.2023-01, verified 2024-03)
– Port Dues:
– Base rate KRW 0.55/GT
– 20% discount for LNG-powered vessels
– 15% discount for vessels with SOx scrubbers
(KPA Environmental Incentive Program 2023)
– Pilotage:
– Entry/Departure: KRW 0.45/GT (min KRW 1,200,000)
– Shifting between berths: KRW 0.30/GT (min KRW 800,000)
– Night surcharge (2200-0600): +25%
(Kwangyang VTS Regulation Chapter 5)
– Towage:
– 2,400HP tug: KRW 1.2 million/hour
– 3,200HP tug: KRW 1.8 million/hour
– 4,800HP tug: KRW 2.8 million/hour
(Kwangyang Tugboat Association 2024 Rate Card)
– Berth Hire:
– Container berths: KRW 0.8/GT/day
– Bulk berths: KRW 0.6/GT/day
– Oil terminal: KRW 1.2/GT/day
(Port Operations Manual Section 12.3)
2. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY CHARGES
– Garbage Reception:
– General waste: KRW 150,000/m³
– Food waste: KRW 200,000/m³
– Plastic waste: KRW 300,000/m³
(MOF Ordinance No.2023-45)
– Ballast Water Management:
– Sampling: KRW 1.8 million/test
– Treatment: KRW 5,000/ton
(Korea Marine Environment Corporation)
– Oil Spill Preparedness:
– Standby charge: KRW 500,000/day
– Actual deployment: KRW 2.5 million/hour
(KPA Contingency Plan Appendix C)
3. CARGO OPERATIONS CHARGES
– Container Handling:
– Standard 20′: KRW 18,000/TEU
– 40’/45′: KRW 27,000/TEU
– Reefer plug: KRW 5,000/hour
(Kwangyang Terminal Operator Tariff)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading/unloading: KRW 800-1,200/ton
– Trimming: KRW 12,000/ton
– Sampling: KRW 350,000/lot
(Korea Bulk Terminal Association)
4. PASSENGER SERVICES
– Cruise Ship Charges:
– Port fee: KRW 3,500/passenger
– Terminal charge: KRW 500,000/call
– Security screening: KRW 1,200/passenger
(Korea Cruise Port Standard)
5. COST-SAVING STRATEGIES
– Advanced Notification Discount:
– 5% for 72-hour notice
– 8% for 7-day notice
(KPA Circular 2023-12)
– Environmental Discounts:
– 10% for Tier III engines
– 5% for using shore power
(Green Port Initiative 2024)
OFFICIAL REFERENCES
– Korea Port Authority: www.kpa.or.kr/eng
– Kwangyang Port Operations: +82-61-240-7114
– MOF Regulations: www.mof.go.kr/eng
– Customs Procedures: www.customs.go.kr
SAFETY NOTICES
1. Mandatory pre-arrival checklists must be submitted 24h prior
2. All tankers require double hull insurance certification
3. Emergency towing lines must be rigged during port stay
4. Strict enforcement of 0.1% sulfur limit in ECA zone
6. DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Vessel Services:
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Potable water: KRW 3,500/ton (min 50 tons)
– Technical water: KRW 2,000/ton
(KPA Utility Services Rate 2024)
– Waste Management:
– Sewage discharge: KRW 800,000/operation
– Bilge water: KRW 1,200/kL
– Sludge: KRW 1,500/kL
(KMOE Waste Handling Regulation)
Crew-Related Charges:
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: KRW 250,000/person
– Transportation: KRW 150,000/van
(Korea Immigration Service)
7. SPECIAL OPERATION FEES
– Heavy Lift Operations:
– 100-200 tons: +30% surcharge
– 200+ tons: +50% surcharge
(Terminal Equipment Regulation)
– Dangerous Cargo:
– Class 1 explosives: KRW 500,000/TEU
– Class 3 flammables: KRW 300,000/TEU
(IMDG Code Korea Implementation)
8. PORT FACILITY CHARGES
– Warehouse Usage:
– Dry storage: KRW 5,000/m²/day
– Cold storage: KRW 15,000/m²/day
(Port Logistics Center Tariff)
