1. Vessel-Related Charges
Fee Type | Calculation Basis | Rate (USD) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Port Dues | GT per call | 0.28/GT | Min $1,800, max $25,000 |
Harbor Dues | GT per day | 0.12/GT | After first 24h free |
Pilotage | LOA x draft |
|
Min $1,200 |
Shifting Charges | Per movement |
|
Including pilot |
Tug Assistance | Per tug/hour |
|
Min 2 hours charge |
Berth Occupancy | Per m²/day | 3.50 | After free 24h |
Mooring/Unmooring | Per operation | 400/line | Min 4 lines, max 12 lines |
Light Dues | GT per call | 0.03/GT | Min $300 |
Quarantine | Per inspection | 350 | Free if no issues found |
Customs Clearance | Per declaration | 200 | Inbound/outbound separate |
Lighterage | Per barge move | 1,200 | Min 2 barges |
Hatch Handling | Per hatch |
|
Mechanical only |
Trimming | Per hour | 250 | Min 4 hours |
Oil Boom | Per deployment |
|
Mandatory for tankers |
2. Service Charges
Service | Unit | Rate (USD) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Garbage Disposal | Per m³ |
|
Min 1m³ |
Slop Reception | Per m³ | 150 | Min 5m³ |
Fresh Water | Per ton | 5.00 | Min 50 tons |
Bunkering | Service fee | 300 | + actual fuel cost |
LNG Bunkering | Service fee | 1,200 | Special equipment required |
Shore Power | Per kWh | 0.18 | Min 8h connection |
Ship Chandler | Service fee | 250 | + goods cost |
ISPS Security | Per day | 180 | Mandatory for all vessels |
Fire Patrol | Per hour | 85 | Required for hot work |
Fumigation | Per treatment |
|
24h quarantine period |
Ship Inspection | Per survey | 400 | On-hire/off-hire |
Crew Transport | Per vehicle |
|
Port area only |
Post/Courier | Service fee | 25 | + postage costs |
Ship Agency | Basic fee | 1,200 | + disbursements |
3. Cargo-Related Charges
Fee Type | Calculation Basis | Rate (USD) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Cargo Dues | Per ton |
|
Min $3,000 |
Stevedoring | Per ton |
|
Min 500 tons |
Storage | Per ton/day |
|
After free 48h |
Wharfage | Per ton | 0.25 | Min $500 |
Lashing | Per container | 8.00 | Min $800 |
Tallying | Per bill | 0.10/ton | Min $500 |
Barge Hire | Per day |
|
Min 12h hire |
Passenger Fees | Per passenger |
|
Min $400 |
4. Cost Control Measures
- Pre-Arrival Planning:
- Submit accurate ETA 72h in advance to avoid standby charges
- Complete pre-arrival documentation electronically
- Combine multiple services during single port call
- Operational Efficiency:
- Optimize ballast operations to minimize deballasting fees
- Schedule crew changes during cargo operations
- Use shore power during off-peak hours (0000-0600 at 50% discount)
- Contract Negotiation:
- Volume discounts available for >5 calls/year (up to 15%)
- Bundled service packages (e.g., tug+pilotage 10% discount)
- Advance payment discounts (2% for 30-day prepayment)
- Dispute Resolution:
- Request meter calibration certificatesfor bunkering operations
- Verify independent tally reports before signing
- Use port-approved surveyors for damage claims
- Request detailed breakdown of all charges
5. Important Notes
- Currency conversion rate: 1 USD = 30.5 TWD (fixed for 2024)
- Non-standard services require prior quotation approval
- Vessels must declare exact dimensions (LOA/beam/draft) for accurate charging
- Electronic payment preferred (wire transfer fees apply)