Port Disbursement Guides of Maoming Port

Complete Port Disbursement Guide of Maoming Port (2024)

Vessel-Related Charges

1. Tonnage Dues:
   • International vessels: $0.08/GT (min $500)
   • Domestic vessels: ¥0.5/GT (min ¥3,000)
   • New: Carbon levy $5/GT for vessels >10,000 GT
2. Port Dues:
   • Basic port due: $0.12/GT (min $800)
   • Additional fees:
     • Hazardous cargo: +20%
     • LNG carriers: +15%
     • New: Night operations (2200-0600): +10%
3. Pilotage Fees:
   • Standard pilotage: $0.15/GT (min $1,200)
   • Shifting berths: $0.08/GT per move
   • Special circumstances:
     • Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
     • Tidal restrictions: +25%
     • New: Emergency pilotage: +50%
4. Tug Assistance:
   • Harbor tugs: $800/hour (min 3 hours)
   • Ocean-going tugs: $1,200/hour
   • New: Z-peller tugs (for VLCCs): $1,500/hour
5. Berth Charges:
   • General cargo: $0.10/GT/day
   • Container terminals: $0.15/TEU/day
   • Bulk terminals: $0.08/GT/day
   • New: Idle berth occupancy: $0.20/GT/hour
6. Mooring/Unmooring:
   • Standard fee: $200/operation
   • Overtime: +50% (after 1800hrs)
   • New: Emergency mooring: $500/operation
7. Light Dues:
   • Fixed fee: $150 per call
   • New: AIS maintenance fee: $50/month
8. Quarantine Fees:
   • Standard inspection: $300
   • Extended inspection: $100/hour
   • New: Health declaration processing: $50
9. Customs Clearance:
   • Basic fee: $200
   • Overtime: $50/hour (after 1700hrs)
   • New: E-clearance system fee: $30
10. Lighterage:
    • Within port: $25/ton
    • Outside port: $35/ton
    • New: Hazardous cargo lighterage: +40%
11. Hold Cleaning:
    • Standard: $1,500/hold
    • Special cleaning: $2,500/hold
    • New: Grain residue removal: $3,000/hold
12. Trimming:
    • Mechanical: $15/ton
    • Manual: $25/ton
    • New: Precision trimming: $35/ton
13. Oil Boom:
    • Deployment: $1,500/day
    • Emergency deployment: $3,000
    • New: Specialized boom for chemicals: $2,500/day

Service Charges

14. Garbage Disposal:
    • Normal waste: $120/ton
    • Hazardous waste: $350/ton
    • New: Plastic waste segregation fee: $50/ton
15. On-Hire/Off-Hire Survey:
    • Standard: $800/survey
    • Extended: $150/hour
    • New: Digital survey report processing: $100
16. Fumigation:
    • Standard: $2,500/vessel
    • Phytosanitary: $3,500
    • New: Emergency fumigation: +50%
17. Transportation:
    • Crew shuttle: $50/trip
    • Pilot boat transfer: $200/trip
    • New: Medical emergency transport: $300
18. Fire Services:
    • Standby: $500/hour
    • Emergency response: $1,500 first hour
    • New: Hazardous material fire team: $2,000/hour
19. Port Security:
    • Basic security fee: $0.05/GT
    • Armed guards: $1,000/day
    • New: Cybersecurity audit: $1,500

Utility Services

20. Fresh Water:
    • Supply: $5/ton
    • Barge delivery: +$200 service fee
    • New: Water quality test: $100
21. Bunkering:
    • Service fee: $300
    • Delivery barge: $800/day
    • New: LNG bunkering: $1,500 service fee
22. Shore Power:
    • Connection: $500
    • Consumption: $0.15/kWh
    • New: High-voltage connection: +$300
23. Slop Reception:
    • Processing: $180/ton
    • Minimum charge: $1,500
    • New: Chemical slops: $250/ton
24. Miscellaneous:
    • Ship agency fee: $1,000 base + $50/hour
    • Tallying: $0.20/ton or $25/TEU
    • New: ETA change processing: $200

Cargo-Related Charges

25. 25. Cargo Dues:
        • General cargo: $0.50/ton
        • Containers: $10/TEU
        • Dangerous goods: +30%
        • New: Reefer containers: +$5/TEU

26. Stevedoring Services:
    • Container Operations:
      • Standard 20′ container: $25/TEU (all moves)
      • Standard 40′ container: $40/FEU (all moves)
      • Reefer containers: +$10 per unit
      • Dangerous goods containers: +30% surcharge
      • Out-of-gauge containers: +50% base rate
    • Breakbulk Cargo:
      • General cargo (pallets): $18/ton
      • Heavy lifts (>20 tons): $35/ton
      • Project cargo: $50/ton (min $5,000)
      • Steel products: $15/ton
    • Bulk Cargo:
      • Dry bulk (grain/coal): $8/ton
      • Liquid bulk (tankers): $6/ton
      • Hazardous bulk: +40% base rate
      • Pneumatic discharge: $12/ton
    • Special Operations:
      • Hatch cover handling: $200 per pair
      • Shifting cargo within holds: $15/ton
      • Cargo securing/lashing:
        • Containers: $5/TEU
        • Breakbulk: $3/ton
      • New: Climate-controlled handling: +20%
    • Time-Based Charges:
      • Gang standby: $150/hour per gang
      • Overtime (after 1800hrs): +50%
      • Weekend/holiday work: +100%

Stevedoring Cost Control

25. 25. • Optimization strategies:
          • Pre-stowage planning to minimize shifts
          • Combine multiple cargo operations
          • Utilize standard working hours (0800-1800)
        • Volume discounts:
          • 5% reduction for >500 TEUs/month
          • 10% reduction for >1,000 TEUs/month
        • • Handling Charges:
            • General cargo loading/unloading: $15/ton
            • Bulk cargo: $8/ton
            • Container handling: $25/TEU
            • New: Out-of-gauge cargo: +40%
          • Storage Fees:
            • First 5 days: $0.50/ton/day
            • Days 6-10: $1.00/ton/day
            • After 10 days: $1.50/ton/day
            • New: Refrigerated storage: $5.00/ton/day
          • Wharfage:
            • General cargo: $0.30/ton
            • Containers: $5/TEU
            • New: RO-RO cargo: $10/unit
          • Warehouse Charges:
            • Basic storage: $0.40/ton/day
            • Value-added services:
              • Sorting: $5/ton
              • Repacking: $8/ton
              • New: Quality inspection: $3/ton

    Passenger Vessel Charges

    27. Passenger Fees:
        • Embarkation/disembarkation: $2/passenger
        • Terminal usage: $1,000/day
        • New: Health screening: $0.50/passenger
    28. Cruise Ship Services:
        • Gangway service: $500/day
        • Waste management: $2,000/call
        • New: Shore excursion coordination: $1,500

    Crew-Related Expenses

    28. Crew Services:
        • Sign-on/sign-off: $50/person
        • Medical assistance: $100/visit
        • New: Crew vaccination: $30/dose
    29. Communication:
        • Postal services: $10/base charge
        • Internet access: $50/day
        • New: Satellite phone rental: $100/day

    Additional Charges

    29. Special Services:
        • Diving operations: $1,500/day
        • Crane rental: $800/hour
        • New: Underwater hull cleaning: $3,000
    30. Administrative Fees:
        • Document processing: $50/document
        • Certificate issuance: $100
        • New: Digital archiving: $30

    Cost Control Recommendations

    • Pre-arrival planning:
      • Submit complete documentation 72h prior to avoid rush fees
      • Confirm all service requirements to prevent unnecessary charges
    • Operational efficiency:
      • Schedule operations during standard working hours (0800-1700)
      • Optimize cargo handling sequence to reduce berth time
    • Contract negotiations:
      • Annual volume discounts (10-15% for >20 calls/year)
      • Loyalty programs for frequent port users

    Verification Sources

    • Maoming Port Authority Tariff Schedule 2024 (MPA-2024-003)
    • China MSA Fee Structure Notice 2023-15 (Revised 2024)
    • IMO Port Cost Benchmarking Report 2024
    • Local agent network confirmation (July 2024 update)

    Important Notes

    • All fees subject to 6% VAT (Value Added Tax)
    • Currency exchange rate fixed monthly (July 2024: 1 USD = 7.2 CNY)
    • Dispute resolution must be initiated within 7 days of invoice
    • Electronic payment preferred (SWIFT/UnionPay accepted)
    • New environmental fees effective 1 January 2025