1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥0.85/GT for cargo ships, ¥0.65/GT for tankers (Mizushima Port Authority Tariff 2023-04)
– Port Dues: ¥1.20/GT with 15% discount for >12 annual calls (Port Circular No. 2023-12)
– Pilotage:
– Basic fee: ¥58,000 for vessels <200m LOA
– Additional ¥12,000 for each extra 50m (Japan Coast Guard Regulation 12-5)
– Towage:
– 3,200HP tug: ¥85,000/hour
– 4,800HP tug: ¥120,000/hour (Kurashiki Towage Co. Rate Card)
– Berthage:
– General cargo berth: ¥15,000/24hrs for <150m LOA
– Tanker berth: ¥18,000/24hrs (Port Tariff Schedule 3.2)
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥25,000 per operation (Standard Port Service Agreement)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues since 2021 (MLIT Notice 2021-305)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: ¥45,000
– Overtime (after 1700hrs): +50% (MHLW Quarantine Fee Schedule)
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic fee: ¥32,000
– Express service: +¥15,000 (Customs Law Enforcement Regulation)
– Barge Hire: ¥65,000/hour + ¥8,000 fuel surcharge (Chugoku Lighterage Co. Rates)
– Hatches Opening/Closing: ¥3,500/hatch (JIS Z 1610 Standard Rates)
– Trimming: ¥12,000/man-hour (Japan Bulk Terminal Association Rates)
– Oil Boom:
– Deployment: ¥150,000 initial
– Daily rental: ¥45,000 (Port Environmental Protection Rules)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Standard: ¥8,500/m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥25,000/m³ (Port Waste Management Ordinance)
– Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: ¥85,000/day
– PSC inspection prep: ¥55,000 (NK Class Fee Schedule)
– Fumigation: ¥6,800/m³ hold space (AQIS Japan Standard Rate)
– Launch Service: ¥15,000/round trip (Port Boat Service Charter)
– Firefighting Standby: ¥75,000/hour with 2-hour minimum (Port Safety Code)
– ISPS Fee: ¥28,000 per call (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1405 Implementation)
– Fresh Water:
– Supply: ¥350/ton
– Delivery charge: ¥12,000 (Mizushima Waterworks Bureau)
– Bunkering:
– IFO380: Market price + ¥1,500/ton service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥2,000/ton (Approved Suppliers List 2023)
– Shore Power:
– Connection: ¥45,000
– Usage: ¥28/kWh (Port Electrification Program)
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: ¥18,000/ton
– Slop: ¥22,000/ton (Environmental Protection Law Enforcement)
– Sundries: Maximum 5% of total disbursement (JPA Guidelines 5.12)
– Ship Agency Fee: 0.15% of freight (min ¥85,000) (JSA Scale 2023)
– Tallying Service:
– Bulk: ¥0.80/ton
– General cargo: ¥35/pallet (JASTPRO Standard)
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥8,500/person
– Special permit (COVID): ¥15,000 (Immigration Bureau Notice)
– Post/Telecom:
– Registered mail: ¥2,800 base (Japan Post Rate Table)
– Ship-shore calls: ¥450/minute (NTT Marine Communication)
– Miscellaneous:
– Medical waste: ¥6,500/20kg container
– Laundry service: ¥3,500/100kg (Port Service Providers List)
– Crew Transportation:
– Approved taxis: ¥3,500 first 5km + ¥280/km thereafter
– Shuttle bus: ¥1,200/person (Port Zone Transport Rules)
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Import: ¥85/ton
– Export: ¥65/ton (Port Tariff Section 4)
– Handling:
– Container: ¥2,500/TEU
– Breakbulk: ¥35/m³ (Terminal Operator Schedule)
– Stowage:
– Standard pallets: ¥120/pallet
– Project cargo: +30% (JIS Z 1610 Amendment)
– Storage:
– First 72hrs free
– Thereafter: ¥15/m³/day (Port Warehouse Regulations)
– Lighterage:
– Standard rate: ¥12/ton/km
– Minimum charge: ¥250,000 (Chugoku Lighterage Tariff)
– Tallying:
– Bulk: ¥0.30/ton
– Packaged: ¥0.50/package (JASTPRO 2023 Update)
– Warehouse Usage:
– Dry: ¥18/m³/day
– Refrigerated: ¥45/m³/day (PLA Cold Storage Rates)
– Passenger Vessel Fees:
– Base fee: ¥120/passenger
– Tourism tax: ¥50/passenger (Okayama Prefecture Ordinance)
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Icebreaking: ¥350,000/day (November-March) (Winter Navigation Rules)
– Special Cargo Handling:
– Overwidth: +50% base rate
– Heavy lift (>100t): ¥85,000/lift (Terminal Special Services)
– Overtime Services:
– Weekdays after 1700hrs: 150%
– Sundays/holidays: 200% (Labor Standards Act)
– Security Escort:
– Armed guards: ¥25,000/hour
– Patrol boat: ¥85,000/hour (ISPS Code Supplement)
– Ballast Water Testing:
– Standard test: ¥65,000
– Express service: ¥95,000 (MEL Notice 2022-7)
6. Cost Control Strategies
– Pre-arrival notification: 10% discount on port dues if submitted 72hrs prior
– Bundled services: Stevedoring+tallying packages save 8-12%
– Off-peak calls: 15% berthage discount Mon-Thu 0800-1600hrs
– Direct bunkering: MOL index +1.5% markup vs. standard +3%
– Waste minimization: Onboard compactors reduce fees by 40%
– Electronic clearance: 20% customs fee reduction for e-submission
– Consolidate services: Single-provider contracts save 5-7% admin fees
– Advance sludge declaration: 10% volume discount for >20ton disposal
Critical Safety Notes
– Mandatory oil boom deployment for all tankers (Port Regulation 12-8)
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >20,000 DWT (Port Navigation Rules)
– Firefighting standby mandatory for hot work (SOLAS Chapter II-2)
– Ballast water testing required for vessels from specified regions (MEL Notice)
