1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– JPY 12.5/GT for first 10,000 GT
– JPY 10/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– JPY 7.5/GT above 30,000 GT
– Minimum charge: JPY 250,000 (Moji Port Ordinance No. 15-2023)
– Port Dues:
– Commercial vessels: JPY 8,000-25,000 per 24hrs based on LOA
– Container vessels: +15% surcharge
– Overtime charges: +50% (2200-0600 hrs)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory zone: All vessels >500 GT
– Entrance/Exit:
– <200m LOA: JPY 180,000 – >200m LOA: JPY 250,000
– Shifting:
– Within port: JPY 120,000-350,000
– Anchorage transfer: +50%
– Towage:
– Standard tugs (60T BP):
– Day rate: JPY 280,000/hour
– Night/Sunday: +30%
– Ocean-going tugs:
– Minimum JPY 1,200,000 for first 4 hours
2. Operational Service Charges
– Freshwater Supply:
– Wharf supply: JPY 600/ton (min 100 tons)
– Barge supply: JPY 800/ton + barge fee
– Testing fee: JPY 50,000 per sample (Japan Waterworks Law)
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + JPY 5,000/ton service
– MGO: Market price + JPY 7,000/ton
– LNG: Special quotation required
– Waste Management:
– Solid waste:
– Food: JPY 4,000/m³
– Plastics: JPY 8,000/m³
– Oily waste:
– Sludge: JPY 12,000/m³
– Bilge water: JPY 15,000/m³
3. Safety & Compliance Fees
– Fire Services:
– Standby fireboat: JPY 350,000/hour (4h minimum)
– Emergency response: JPY 1,500,000+ (actual cost)
– ISPS Security:
– Level 1: JPY 75,000
– Level 2: JPY 150,000
– Level 3: JPY 300,000
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Operations:
– Loading/Discharging:
– 20′: JPY 8,000-12,000
– 40′: JPY 12,000-18,000
– Reefer monitoring: JPY 1,500/day
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain handling: JPY 500-800/ton
– Coal/ore: JPY 300-600/ton
5. Special Circumstances
– Emergency Repairs:
– Dockyard access fee: JPY 2,500,000/day
– Special permits: JPY 500,000-1,000,000
– Winter Operations:
– Ice monitoring: JPY 100,000/day
– De-icing: JPY 50,000/hour
Cost-Saving Recommendations
1. Submit Pre-Arrival Notifications 96hrs in advance for 5% discount
2. Use bundled services (e.g., tug+pilot) for package rates
3. Opt for electronic clearance to reduce paperwork fees
4. Verify all charges against port authority website before payment
Important Notes
– All fees exclude 10% consumption tax
– Currency fluctuations may affect JPY-denominated charges
– Minimum charges apply to most services
– Non-compliance penalties can exceed JPY 5,000,000
