1. Vessel-Related Charges
Tonnage Dues: ¥20-50/GT (MLIT Ordinance No.54/2022)
Port Dues: ¥15-30/GT (Japan Ports Association 2023 Tariff)
Pilotage Fees:
– Basic pilotage: ¥50,000-200,000
– Shifting pilotage: ¥30,000-150,000 per move
Towage Fees:
– Harbor tugs: ¥80,000-300,000/hour
– Ocean-going tugs: ¥150,000-500,000/hour
Berthage Fees:
– Container berths: ¥10,000-50,000/day
– Bulk berths: ¥8,000-40,000/day
Mooring/Unmooring:
– Initial operations: ¥20,000-50,000
– Additional lines: ¥5,000-10,000/line
Light Dues: Included in port dues per MLIT Notice 412
Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥150,000-300,000
– Extended inspection: +¥50,000/hour
Customs Clearance:
– Basic declaration: ¥50,000-100,000
– Additional manifests: ¥10,000/document
Barge Fees:
– Standard barges: ¥30,000-80,000
– Special cargo barges: ¥50,000-120,000
Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: ¥200,000-500,000
– Liquid cargo: ¥300,000-800,000
Trimming Charges:
– Mechanical trimming: ¥50,000-150,000
– Manual trimming: ¥80,000-200,000
Oil Boom Fees:
– Standard deployment: ¥100,000-300,000
– Emergency deployment: ¥200,000-500,000
2. Environmental & Safety Services
Garbage Fees:
– Normal waste: ¥5,000-20,000/m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥15,000-50,000/m³
Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: ¥300,000-600,000
– PSC inspection: ¥200,000-400,000
Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: ¥500,000-1,200,000
– Extended treatment: +¥200,000/day
Launch Service:
– Standard transfer: ¥10,000-30,000/trip
– Medical emergency: ¥50,000-100,000
Fire Service:
– Standby charge: ¥50,000-150,000
– Actual firefighting: ¥500,000+/hour
ISPS Charges:
– Level 1: ¥20,000-50,000
– Level 2: +50% surcharge
3. Utility Services
Water Supply:
– Potable water: ¥500-1,500/ton
– Technical water: ¥300-800/ton
Bunker Delivery:
– IFO: Market price + ¥10,000-30,000
– MGO: Market price + ¥15,000-50,000
Power Supply:
– Standard connection: ¥50-150/kWh
– High-voltage: ¥80-200/kWh
Waste Reception:
– Solid waste: ¥10,000-50,000
– Liquid waste: ¥20,000-80,000
Sludge Removal:
– Bilge water: ¥50,000-200,000
– Oily waste: ¥80,000-300,000
4. Agency & Miscellaneous
Ship Agency Fees:
– Minimum fee: ¥300,000
– Percentage: 0.1-0.3% of freight
Stevedoring:
– Container gangs: ¥5,000-15,000/hour
– Bulk gangs: ¥4,000-12,000/hour
Crew Expenses:
– Shore passes: ¥2,000-5,000/person
– Crew changes: ¥50,000-150,000
Communication:
– Postage: Actual + 10%
– Telegrams: ¥500-1,500/message
5. Cargo-Related Charges
Cargo Dues:
– Containers: ¥50-150/TEU
– Dry bulk: ¥30-100/ton
– Liquid bulk: ¥40-120/ton
Handling Charges:
– General cargo: ¥1,000-5,000/ton
– Breakbulk: ¥1,500-6,000/ton
Stowage:
– Standard stowage: ¥500-2,000/ton
– Special stowage: ¥1,000-3,000/ton
Storage:
– First 3 days free
– Thereafter: ¥100-500/ton/day
Lighterage:
– Harbor lighterage: ¥3,000-10,000/ton
– River lighterage: ¥5,000-15,000/ton
Tallying:
– Full tally: ¥200-800/ton
– Sample tally: ¥100-300/ton
6. Additional Charges
Wharfage Fees: ¥5,000-20,000/LOA meter/day
Passenger Fees: ¥500-2,000/person
Tour Boat Fees: ¥10,000-30,000/visit
Fresh Provisions: Market price + 15% service fee
Technical Spares: Actual cost + 20% service fee
Port Clearance Certificates: ¥10,000-30,000/document
7. Cost Control Measures
1. Advanced booking discounts (up to 15% for 72hr notice)
2. Volume discounts for frequent port calls
3. Off-peak operations (10-20% savings)
4. Accurate ETA communications to reduce standby charges
5. Bundled service packages through agents
6. Proper waste segregation to reduce disposal costs
7. Optimal bunker planning using Japan’s price advantages
8. Pre-cleared documentation to avoid overtime charges
