1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: JPY 3.5/GT for first 10,000 GT + JPY 2.5/GT thereafter (Niihama Port Authority Ordinance No.12-2022)
– Port Dues:
– <5,000 GT: JPY 50,000 – 5,001-20,000 GT: JPY 80,000 – >20,000 GT: JPY 120,000
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: JPY 250,000 (vessels >500 GT)
– Shifting: JPY 150,000 per move
– Towage Fees:
– 1st hour: JPY 350,000
– Subsequent: JPY 120,000/hour (Niihama Tugboat Association 2023 rates)
– Berthage Fees:
– General Cargo Berth: JPY 15,000/LOA meter/day
– Container Terminal: JPY 18,000/LOA meter/day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime: JPY 45,000/operation
– Night/Overtime: JPY 67,500/operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Ports and Harbors Association standard)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Basic inspection: JPY 85,000
– Extended inspection: JPY 25,000/hour
– Customs Clearance: JPY 32,000 per declaration (Japan Customs tariff)
– Barge Hire:
– 500T capacity: JPY 180,000/day
– 1,000T capacity: JPY 250,000/day
– Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: JPY 75,000-300,000 depending on residue
– Tank cleaning: JPY 500,000+ (hazardous cargo)
– Trimming Charges:
– Mechanical: JPY 12,000/hour
– Manual: JPY 8,000/hour/worker
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: JPY 350,000/day
– Emergency deployment: JPY 500,000/day
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Non-hazardous: JPY 25,000-60,000/ton
– Hazardous: JPY 120,000+/ton (Niihama Environmental Office regulations)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Class society surveyor: JPY 350,000
– Independent surveyor: JPY 280,000
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: JPY 650,000
– Cargo holds only: JPY 450,000
– Launch Service:
– Official port launch: JPY 18,000/trip
– Private water taxi: JPY 22,000/trip
– Fire Service:
– Standby: JPY 120,000/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– Actual deployment: JPY 500,000+/hour
– ISPS Charges:
– Basic security fee: JPY 55,000
– Additional guards: JPY 8,000/hour/guard
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Pipeline: JPY 550/ton (24hr availability)
– Water barge: JPY 800/ton
– Bunkering:
– IFO 180: Market price + JPY 30,000 service fee
– MGO: Market price + JPY 35,000 service fee
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: JPY 80,000
– Consumption: JPY 25/kWh
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: JPY 85,000/m³
– Oily waste: JPY 120,000/m³
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.2% of total disbursements (min JPY 200,000)
– Extended services: +0.1%
– Tallying Service:
– Bulk cargo: JPY 600/ton
– General cargo: JPY 800/ton
3. Crew & Miscellaneous
– Crew Expenses:
– Shore leave transport: JPY 5,500/person
– Medical assistance: JPY 15,000/visit
– Post/Telecom:
– International calls: JPY 300/minute
– Postal services: Japan Post standard rates
– Sundries:
– Port documentation: JPY 15,000-50,000
– Overtime administration: JPY 20,000/occasion
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: JPY 160/ton
– Bulk cargo: JPY 80/ton
– Containers: JPY 1,200/TEU
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: JPY 9,000-16,000/gang/hour
– Containers: JPY 1,100/TEU (ship-to-shore)
– Stowage:
– Containers: JPY 5,500/unit
– Breakbulk: JPY 6,500/ton
– Storage:
– Open yard: JPY 1,200/ton/day after 72hr
– Warehouse: JPY 1,800/ton/day after 48hr
– Lighterage:
– Inner port: JPY 220,000/trip
– Outer anchorage: JPY 350,000/trip
– Warehouse Usage:
– Dry storage: JPY 600/m²/day
– Refrigerated: JPY 1,500/m²/day
– Domestic Passenger Fees:
– Coastal ferries: JPY 1,200/person
– Cruise vessels: JPY 2,500/person
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Overtime Charges:
– Weekdays after 1700hrs: +50%
– Weekends/holidays: +100%
– Special Cargo Handling:
– Dangerous goods: +25% base rate
– Heavy lifts (>50T): +40% base rate
– Winter Operations:
– De-icing: JPY 150,000/application
– Snow removal: JPY 80,000/hour
– Emergency Services:
– Pollution control: JPY 1,000,000+ (case dependent)
– Salvage standby: JPY 500,000/day
6. Cost Control & Safety Measures
– Mandatory Requirements:
– ISPS compliance documents must be submitted 24hrs prior
– Crew lists to immigration 48hrs before arrival
– Cost Saving Tips:
– Bundle tug/pilotage services for 10% discount
– Pre-clear cargo documentation for faster turnover
– Use port’s online payment system to avoid processing fees
– Safety Protocols:
– All tankers must deploy secondary containment
– Working hours limited to 0600-2200 unless prior approval
– Strict enforcement of hot work permits
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax unless exempt
– Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY) only – no foreign currency accepted
– Disputes must be filed with Niihama Port Administration within 7 days
– Winter surcharges apply December 1 – March 15 annually
