Port Disbursement Guides of Lianyungang Port

I. MANDATORY PORT CHARGES

1. Port Dues (LYG Tariff No.2024-03 Rev.2):
   • General Cargo Vessels: RMB 0.35/GT (min RMB 5,000)
   • Container Ships: RMB 0.28/GT (min RMB 4,200)
   • Bulk Carriers: RMB 0.32/GT (min RMB 4,800)
   • LNG Carriers: 20% discount (LYG Notice 2024-Energy-5)
   • Safety Note: Vessels >10,000GT require additional RMB 2,000 safety inspection fee
2. Pilotage Fees (Jiangsu MSA Regulation 2024-NAV-12):
   • Entrance/Exit: RMB 0.14/GT (min RMB 2,100)
   • Shifting Between Berths: RMB 0.08/GT (min RMB 1,200)
   • Night pilotage (2200-0600): 15% surcharge
   • Safety Note: Mandatory double pilot for vessels >50,000DWT
3. Tugboat Charges (LYG Port Operation Standard OS-2024-07):
   • Standard Assist: RMB 1,800/hour (min 2 hours)
   • Emergency Assist: +30% surcharge
   • Z-type tugboats (4,000HP+): RMB 2,400/hour
   • Safety Note: Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >200m LOA

II. VARIABLE OPERATIONAL COSTS

1. Berth Occupancy:
   • Container Terminal (Dongfang & Xugou):
     • RMB 0.12/GT/hour (first 24hrs free)
     • Safety: Anti-collision fenders mandatory (RMB 500/day rental)
   • Bulk Terminal (Gangxin):
     • RMB 0.09/GT/hour
     • Safety: Dust suppression system required (RMB 300/hour)
   • Ro-Ro Terminal: Flat rate RMB 3,500/day
2. Cargo Handling (LYG Cargo Handling Standard CHS-2024):
   • Container:
     • Standard: RMB 120/TEU
     • Reefer: RMB 150/TEU (+RMB 50/TEU for ammonia-cooled units)
     • Safety: IMDG cargo requires certified handlers (+20% fee)
   • Dry Bulk:
     • Coal: RMB 18/ton (mechanical), RMB 22/ton (grab)
     • Iron ore: +RMB 2/ton premium for >18m draft
     • Safety: Grain cargo must use certified silos (RMB 5/ton extra)
3. Utilities:
   • Fresh Water: RMB 25/ton (min 50 tons)
   • Shore Power: RMB 1.2/kWh (mandatory for vessels >5,000GT)
   • Wastewater: RMB 80/ton (MEE Standard HJ1234-2024)
   • Safety: Oil-contaminated water requires special treatment (+RMB 120/ton)

III. SAFETY & EMERGENCY COSTS

1. Mandatory Safety Equipment (LYG Port Safety Regulation PS-2024-09):
   • VHF Radio Rental: RMB 200/day (Channel 16 monitoring required)
   • Portable Gas Detector: RMB 150/day (for tanker operations)
   • Emergency Lighting: RMB 800 setup (for night operations)
2. Emergency Services:
   • Fireboat Standby: RMB 3,000/hour (min 4 hours)
   • Oil Spill Response: RMB 15,000 base + RMB 500/ton recovered
   • Medical Evacuation: RMB 8,000-15,000 depending on severity
3. Navigation Safety:
   • Dredging Guarantee: RMB 1.5/m³ for vessels >15m draft
   • Icebreaker Assist: RMB 4,000/hour (Dec-Feb only)

IV. COST CONTROL STRATEGIES

1. Pre-arrival Planning:
   • ETA Submission:
     • 72hrs advance: 5% port dues discount
     • Digital pre-clearance saves avg. RMB 2,500/vessel (LYG Customs 2024-7)
   • Cargo Consolidation: Combine operations to reduce shifting costs
2. Operational Efficiency:
   • Night Operations (1900-0700): 15% labor cost reduction
   • Bulk Handling:
     • Conveyor system saves RMB 5/ton vs grabs
     • Dedicated iron ore berth at Gangxin reduces waiting time
   • Container Operations:
     • Automated pickup reduces waiting charges by 30%
     • Free 48hr storage for transshipment cargo
3. Administrative Savings:
   • Electronic Payment: 3% discount on all fees
   • Volume Contracts: 10-15% discount for >50 calls/year
   • Green Certification: 8% environmental fee rebate

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