1. MANDATORY PORT CHARGES
| Service | Rate (USD) | Basis | Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilotage (Inner Harbor) | 0.38/GT | Gross Tonnage | Shandong MSA Tariff No.SD-2023-11 |
| Tug Assistance (Basic) | 1,200/hour | Minimum 4 hrs for VLCCs | Port Operation Rule Art.7 |
| Tug Assistance (Emergency) | 3,500 flat fee | After-hours response | Port Contingency Schedule |
| Berth Dues | 0.12/GT/day | Pro-rata after 4 hours | IMO Port Pricing Guidelines |
| VTS Fees | Fixed 850 | Per port call | SOLAS Ch.V Reg.12 |
| Garbage Disposal | 120-400 | 0-10m³/11-20m³ | MARPOL Annex V |
| Anti-Pollution Fee | 0.08/GT | Mandatory | EPL 2021 Art.42 |
2. CARGO HANDLING COSTS
| Cargo Type | Day Rate | Night Rate | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Bulk (per ton) | 3.20 | 4.16 (+30%) | Includes dust suppression |
| Containers (TEU) | 85 | 102 (+20%) | Reefers +25% |
| Liquid Bulk (per ton) | 2.80 | 3.92 (+40%) | Class I chemicals +15% |
| RO-RO (per lane meter) | 12.50 | 16.25 (+30%) | Minimum 100m charge |
3. UTILITY SERVICES
| Service | Rate | Minimum | Technical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power (per kWh) | 0.28 | 2,000kWh | IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1 |
| Potable Water (per ton) | 4.50 | 50 tons | WHO Guidelines |
| Bunker Delivery (service fee) | 15/ton | 100 tons | ISO 13739 |
| Sludge Removal (per m³) | 85 | 5m³ | MARPOL Annex I |
4. COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES
- Documentation Efficiency
- E-submission 48hrs prior: 5% discount (Port Circular 2024-06)
- Single Window completion: 2hrs off processing time
- Operational Optimization
- Daytime cargo ops: Avoids 20-40% night surcharges
- Tide planning: Saves 1-2 tug hours per movement
- Service Bundling
- Waste+oil disposal combo: 18% discount (EPL Art.31)
- Annual volume contracts: 5-12% tiered rebates
- Fuel Management
- Shore power break-even: 8hrs at 1.5MW load
- Bunkering during cargo ops: Saves 6-8hrs port time
5. HIDDEN COST ALERTS
| Item | Trigger Condition | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime Labor | After 2000hrs | +50% base rate |
| Holiday Operations | Official holidays | Double rates |
| Delay Penalties | Beyond 2hr grace | 1,200/hour |
| Special Surveys | Random PSC inspections | 850 flat fee |
6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- Evidence Requirements
- Notarized time logs (ISO 8601 format)
- Class-approved survey reports
- Resolution Pathway
- Protest filing within 7 days (MSA Form P-112)
- Port accountant review (max 10 days)
- Arbitration under CIETAC Rules if unresolved
7. REGIONAL COST COMPARISON
| Service | Lanshan | Qingdao | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container Handling (TEU) | 85 | 92 | 110 |
| Bulk (per ton) | 3.20 | 3.45 | 4.10 |
| Shore Power (per kWh) | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.40 |
