Vessel-Related Charges
- Port Dues and Official Fees
Fee Type Rate (RMB) Calculation Basis Regulation Reference Tonnage Dues 0.35/GT Gross Tonnage Port Tariff 2023-01 Harbor Dues 0.25/GT Gross Tonnage Port Tariff 2023-02 Light Dues 0.10/GT Net Tonnage MSA Notice 2022-15 Quarantine Fee Flat 1,200 Per application Customs Rule 2023-08 Clearance Fee Flat 800 Per departure Customs Rule 2023-09 - Navigation Services
Service Rate (RMB) Minimum Charge Notes Pilotage (Basic) 0.45/GT 8,000 Per entry/departure Shifting (per move) 0.30/GT 6,000 Between berths Tug Assistance 3,200/hour 2 hours Per tug Barge Handling 1,500/move – Per barge - Berth Services
Service Rate (RMB) Unit Berthage 0.15/GT/day Gross Tonnage Mooring/Unmooring 1,200 Per operation Gangway Watch 800/day Mandatory >10,000GT Port Security Surcharge 0.05/GT Per port call - Utility Services
Service Rate Unit Minimum Fresh Water 25 RMB/ton 50 tons Shore Power 1.8 RMB/kWh 500 kWh Garbage Disposal 1,500 RMB/operation – Sludge Removal 800 RMB/m³ 2 m³ - Special Services
Service Rate (RMB) Notes Hold Cleaning Inspection 2,500 Per hold Fumigation 5,000 Per vessel Fireboat Standby 4,800/hour 2 hour minimum Oil Boom Deployment 3,000 Mandatory for tankers
Cargo-Related Charges
- Basic Cargo Fees
Cargo Type Wharfage Handling Unit General Cargo 5.50 18.00 RMB/ton Containers (20′) 80 200 RMB/unit Containers (40′) 120 300 RMB/unit Bulk Cargo 4.00 12.00 RMB/ton - Special Cargo Handling
Service Rate (RMB) Unit Trimming 8.00 Per ton Hatch Opening/Closing 500 Per hatch Lashing/Unlashing 200 Per container - Storage Charges
Storage Type Rate (RMB) Unit Free Period Open Storage 0.80 Per ton/day 5 days Warehouse Storage 1.20 Per ton/day 3 days Reefer Containers 100 Per day 2 days
Additional Service Charges
- Ship Agency Services
Service Rate (RMB) Notes Basic Agency Fee 0.12/GT Minimum 3,000 Documentation Fee 800 Per port call Crew Change Handling 500/person Including immigration - Tally Services
- General cargo: RMB 1.20/ton
- Containers: RMB 40/TEU
- Bulk cargo: RMB 0.80/ton
- Crew-Related Expenses
Service Rate (RMB) Unit Shore Pass Processing 200 Per person Crew Transportation 300 Per vehicle (max 4 persons) Medical Assistance 1,500 Basic consultation - Miscellaneous Charges
Service Rate (RMB) Notes Telecommunication 150 Per satellite call Port Clearance Certificate 500 Final departure document Emergency Repairs Coordination 2,000 Basic service fee
Passenger Vessel Charges
- Domestic Ferry Fees
Service Rate (RMB) Unit Passenger Fee 8 Per person Vehicle Fee 50 Per standard vehicle - Cruise Ship Charges
- Port dues: RMB 0.40/GT
- Gangway service: RMB 1,200/day
- Waste disposal: RMB 2,500/call
Cost Control Recommendations
- Operational Planning
- Schedule arrivals during working hours (0800-1700) to avoid overtime charges
- Combine multiple services (e.g., bunkering with cargo ops) to reduce berth time
- Administrative Efficiency
- Submit all documents electronically 24h before arrival
- Pre-clear customs declarations during transit
- Service Optimization
- Compare tug requirements with actual operational needs
- Monitor fresh water usage to avoid minimum charge thresholds
Important Notes
- All rates subject to 6% VAT unless exempted by bilateral agreements
- Foreign vessels pay 10% surcharge on port dues (waived for FOC vessels)
- Emergency services incur 50% premium outside working hours
