1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: $0.15/GT (general), $0.12/GT (bulk), $0.18/GT (tankers) – CPA Circular 12/2022 & Amendment 03/2023
– Port Dues: $0.20/GT (foreign), $0.10 (coastal), 50% reduction for vessels under 500GT
– Pilotage:
– Entrance: $500 (<10,000GT), $800 (10,001-30,000GT), $1,200 (>30,000GT)
– Shifting: $300 per move within port limits
– Compulsory pilotage zone extends 5nm from port entrance
– Towage:
– $1,200/tug (standard), $1,500 (high-power)
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >10,000GT
– Night surcharge: 25% (2000-0600hrs)
– Berth Hire:
– $0.10/GT/day (first 24hrs)
– $0.15/GT/day thereafter
– $0.05/GT/hour for partial days
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– $300/day operation
– $400/night (1800-0600hrs)
– Additional $100 for emergency operations
– Light Dues: Included in port dues per CPA Notice 05/2021
– Quarantine:
– $200 base fee
– $50/crew member inspected
– $300 sanitary inspection
– Customs Clearance:
– $150 standard processing (24hrs)
– $250 express (12hrs)
– $100 overtime (after 1700hrs)
– Barge Handling:
– $50/movement
– $20/hour standby
– $100/hour for hazardous cargo barges
– Hatches:
– $20/hatch (mechanized)
– $30/hatch (manual)
– $50/hatch for refrigerated cargo
– Trimming:
– $15/hour (bulk)
– 4-hour minimum
– $25/hour for precision trimming
– Oil Boom:
– $500 deployment
– $200/day maintenance
– Mandatory for tankers and bunkering ops
2. Service Charges (Operational Fees)
– Garbage:
– $100 (<5m³)
– $20/additional m³
– $300 hazardous waste
– Inspections:
– $300 class survey
– $500 special inspections
– $200/hour for extended surveys
– Fumigation:
– $1,500 base
– $5/m³ treated
– $1,000 recertification
– Launch Service:
– $50/trip (max 10 persons)
– $75 official hours
– $100 medical emergency
– Fire Service:
– $200 standby/shift
– $500 actual deployment
– $1,000 chemical fire response
– ISPS:
– $0.05/GT (min $150)
– BIMCO Bangladesh Guide 2023
– Mandatory for all vessels >500GT
– Water Supply:
– $5/ton
– $50 service fee
– $100 emergency supply
– Bunkering:
– $50 base
– 2% of fuel value
– $300/hazardous bunker ops
– Shore Power:
– $0.20/kWh (440V)
– $0.25 (high voltage)
– $100 connection fee
– Waste Reception:
– $150/m³ sludge
– $200/m³ hazardous
– $50/m³ bilge water
– Sludge Removal:
– $300 (min 5m³)
– $50/additional m³
– $100 testing fee
– Agency Fees:
– $800 basic
– $1,500 full service
– $300 overtime coordination
3. Cargo Operations (Handling Fees)
– Cargo Dues:
– $0.80/ton (general)
– $0.50/ton (bulk)
– $1.20/ton (DG)
– CPA Tariff Book 2023
– Stevedoring:
– $3.50/ton (breakbulk)
– $2.00/ton (bulk)
– $4.50/ton (project)
– Stowage:
– $1.20/ton (standard)
– $1.80/ton (special)
– $2.50/ton (heavy lift)
– Storage:
– 3 free days
– $0.30/ton/day (open)
– $0.50/ton/day (covered)
– $1.00/ton/day (DG)
– Lighterage:
– $5/ton
– 500-ton minimum
– $10/ton hazardous
– Container Fees:
– $30/TEU (standard)
– $40/TEU (reefer)
– $50/TEU (ODC)
– $10/TEU stripping
4. Passenger & Special Vessels
– Cruise Ships:
– $0.25/GT
– $10/passenger
– $500 waste fee
– Ferries:
– 50% tonnage discount
– $2/passenger
– $100 gangway fee
– Naval Vessels:
– Port dues exempt
– Pay service charges
– Priority berthing
5. Safety & Compliance
– Oil Spill Preparedness:
– $1,000 contingency plan review
– $5,000 spill response deposit
– $200/hour monitoring
– Emergency Services:
– $500 medical evacuation
– $300 helicopter pad usage
– $100/hour ambulance standby
– Security:
– $0.02/GT security surcharge
– $200/night guard
– $500 armed escort
6. Cost Optimization
– Pre-arrival:
– Submit ETA 72hrs in advance
– Complete e-manifests early
– Pre-clear special cargo
– Operational:
– Bulk: Direct loading discounts
– Container: Gantry crane priority
– Utilize daylight operations
– Administrative:
– Verify all invoices
– Use CPA-approved providers
– Audit port time logs
– Financial:
– Off-peak discounts (Jun-Sep)
– Volume discounts (>5 calls/year)
– Advance payment rebates
