Longkou Port Comprehensive Disbursement Guide (2024)
1. Vessel-Related Charges
- Tonnage Dues: RMB 0.25/GT (min RMB 1,500)
- Port Dues: RMB 0.35/GT (min RMB 2,000)
- Pilotage:
- Basic: RMB 0.48/GT (min RMB 1,300)
- Berth shifting: RMB 0.28/GT (min RMB 900)
- Night surcharge: +20% (2200-0600)
- Tug Charges:
- Harbor tugs: RMB 1,850/hour (min 2 hours)
- Ocean-going tugs: RMB 3,200/hour
- Standby: 60% of hourly rate
- Berthage: RMB 0.09/GT/day (min RMB 550/day)
- Mooring/Unmooring: RMB 500-1,200/operation
- Light Dues: RMB 0.02/GT (foreign vessels only)
- Quarantine: RMB 300-800 (size dependent)
- Customs Clearance: RMB 1,500/procedure
- Barge Services: RMB 800-1,500/trip (distance dependent)
- Hatch Work:
- Opening/Closing: RMB 300-800/hatch
- Oil Boom: RMB 1,600/operation
2. Cargo Handling Charges
- Cargo Dues: RMB 1.20-3.50/ton (cargo type dependent)
- Stevedoring:
- General cargo: RMB 28-45/ton
- Bulk: RMB 12-22/ton
- Container: RMB 130/TEU
- DG surcharge: +30%
- Trimming:
- Standard: RMB 6/ton (bulk cargo)
- Special trimming: RMB 8/ton
- Storage:
- 1-3 days: Free
- 4-10 days: RMB 0.80/ton/day
- >10 days: RMB 1.20/ton/day
- Wharfage:
- General cargo: RMB 8-25/ton
- Bulk cargo: RMB 5-15/ton
- Tally Fees: RMB 0.60-1.80/ton
- Barge Freight: RMB 10-30/ton (distance dependent)
3. Utility & Environmental Services
- Fresh Water: RMB 16/ton (min 50 tons)
- Bunkering:
- Service fee: RMB 55
- Fuel at market price + 2% handling
- Shore Power: RMB 1.25/kWh (min 8 hours)
- Waste Services:
- Garbage: RMB 550/ton (min RMB 350)
- Sewage: RMB 850/m³
- Sludge: RMB 1,250/m³
4. Special Services
- Fumigation: RMB 8,000-15,000 (size dependent)
- Fire Services:
- Standby: RMB 2,500 (min 4 hours)
- Actual use: RMB 4,500/hour
- Ship Inspection:
- Delivery/Redelivery: RMB 3,000-6,000
- Port Security: RMB 0.03/GT (min RMB 1,000)
- Crew Transport: RMB 800-1,500/trip
- Post/Telecom: Cost + 15% service fee
5. Agency & Miscellaneous
- Ship Agency: 0.15% of freight (min RMB 4,000)
- Customs Brokerage: RMB 1,200/procedure
- Sundries: RMB 500-2,000 (case by case)
- Passenger Vessels:
- Port operation fee: RMB 8/passenger
- Tourist ships: RMB 10/passenger
Cost Reduction Strategies
- Submit ETA 96h in advance for 5% pilotage discount
- Combine waste services for package rate (save 15-20%)
- Off-peak cargo operations (2000-0600) save 18%
- Pre-pay tonnage dues online for 3% reduction
- Annual port service contracts reduce fees by 12-25%
- Use shore power when berthing >6 hours
- Optimize cargo operations to minimize storage days
- Bulk water orders (100+ tons) get 10% discount
- Long-term contracts reduce agency fees by 20%
Note: Final charges subject to confirmation 48h prior to vessel arrival. All fees exclude 6% VAT unless otherwise noted. Container rates apply to standard 20’/40′ units only.
