Port Disbursement Guides of Ningbo Port
- Vessel-Related Charges
- Tonnage Dues:
- International vessels: ¥0.35/GT (first 10,000 GT), ¥0.25/GT (above 10,000 GT)
- Domestic vessels: 20% discount
- Minimum charge: ¥1,500 per call
- LNG carriers: +15% surcharge
- Port Dues:
- ¥2.80/GT for foreign ships
- ¥1.40/GT for coastal ships
- Exemptions: Naval vessels, SAR operations
- Green ship discount: 10% for Tier III vessels
- Pilotage Fees:
| Vessel Length (m) |
Basic Fee (¥) |
Mileage Surcharge (¥/nm) |
| <100 |
1,200 |
80 |
| 100-200 |
1,800 |
100 |
| >200 |
2,500 |
120 |
- Shifting pilotage: 60% of basic fee
- Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
- Emergency pilotage: Double basic fee
- Harbor master approval required for vessels >300m
- Towage Fees:
| Bollard Pull (ton) |
First Hour (¥) |
Subsequent Hours (¥) |
| <40 |
3,800 |
1,200 |
| 40-60 |
5,200 |
1,800 |
| >60 |
7,500 |
2,500 |
- Minimum engagement: 2 hours
- Cancelation fee: 50% if <4 hours notice
- Berth Fees:
- General cargo: ¥0.08/GT per hour
- Container ships: ¥0.12/GT per hour
- Free period: First 2 hours after berthing
- Overtime charges: +50% 2200-0700
- Multi-purpose terminals: ¥0.10/GT per hour
- Mooring/Unmooring:
- ¥800 per operation (lines ≤8)
- ¥1,200 per operation (lines >8)
- Additional charge for night operations: +30%
- Emergency operations: Double standard rate
- Light Dues: ¥0.05/GT per call (min ¥500)
- Quarantine Inspection:
- Basic fee: ¥400
- Additional crew inspection: ¥50/person
- Vessel sanitation inspection: ¥1,200
- Medical waste disposal: ¥300/kg
- Customs Clearance:
- Basic declaration: ¥300
- Express clearance (2hr): ¥800
- Dangerous goods declaration: +¥200
- Barge Services:
- Within port limits: ¥1,500/hour
- Outside port limits: ¥2,200/hour
- Minimum charge: 2 hours
- Heavy lift barge: +40% surcharge
- Hold Operations:
- Opening/closing: ¥500/hold
- Cleaning inspection: ¥300/hold
- Service Charges
- Hold Cleaning:
- Standard holds: ¥3,500/hold
- Special cargo holds: ¥5,000/hold
- Grain residue removal: ¥8,000/hold
- Trimming:
- Mechanical trimming: ¥15/ton
- Manual trimming: ¥25/ton
- Precision trimming (≤5cm): ¥35/ton
- Fumigation:
- Basic treatment: ¥8,000/vessel
- Full compartment treatment: ¥15,000
- Emergency fumigation: +50% surcharge
- Fire Services:
- Standby: ¥1,200/hour
- Active deployment: ¥5,000/hour
- Foam application: ¥8,000/ton
- Port Security:
- Basic ISPS: ¥0.02/GT per call (min ¥800)
- Additional security: ¥150/guard/hour
- Armed guards: ¥300/guard/hour
- Ship Delivery Inspection:
- Basic inspection: ¥2,500
- Detailed inspection: ¥5,000
- On-hire/off-hire surveys: ¥3,800
- Utility Services
- Fresh Water Supply:
- Pipe connection: ¥25/ton
- Barge delivery: ¥35/ton
- Emergency supply: +30% surcharge
- Power Supply:
- 6.6kV: ¥1.80/kWh
- 380V: ¥1.50/kWh
- Connection fee: ¥1,200
- Emergency generator: ¥800/hour
- Bunkering Services:
- Delivery charge: ¥15/ton
- Sampling analysis: ¥800/sample
- Emergency bunkering: +25% surcharge
- Communications:
- Port telephone: ¥5/minute
- Internet access: ¥100/hour
- Courier services: ¥50/document
- Environmental Fees
- Garbage Disposal:
- Domestic waste: ¥120/cubic meter
- Operational waste: ¥200/cubic meter
- Hazardous waste: ¥500/cubic meter
- Plastic waste: ¥300/cubic meter
- Oil Waste Reception:
- ¥800/cubic meter (min 1 cubic meter)
- Sludge disposal: ¥1,200/ton
- Bilge water: ¥600/cubic meter
- Oil Boom Deployment:
- Standard vessels: ¥2,500 per operation
- VLCC/ULCC: ¥4,000 per operation
- Extended deployment: ¥1,000/hour
- Ballast Water:
- Testing fee: ¥1,500/sample
- Treatment: ¥5,000/operation
- Cargo Handling Charges
- Container Terminals:
| Size |
Loading (¥) |
Discharging (¥) |
| 20′ dry |
420 |
380 |
| 40′ dry |
630 |
570 |
| 20′ reefer |
580 |
520 |
| 40′ reefer |
850 |
780 |
| 20′ tank |
500 |
450 |
- Hatch cover operations: ¥200/TEU
- Reefer monitoring: ¥50/TEU per day
- Bulk Cargo:
- Coal/ore: ¥18/ton
- Grain: ¥22/ton (including trimming)
- Project cargo: ¥35/ton
- Dangerous bulk: ¥28/ton
- Breakbulk Cargo:
- General breakbulk: ¥25/ton
- Heavy lifts (>50t): ¥45/ton
- Steel products: ¥20/ton
- Storage Charges:
- Container yard:
- First 5 days free
- Days 6-10: ¥20/TEU/day
- After 10 days: ¥40/TEU/day
- Warehousing:
- General cargo: ¥0.80/ton/day
- Dangerous goods: ¥1.20/ton/day
- Refrigerated cargo: ¥2.50/ton/day
- Cargo Security:
- Basic surveillance: ¥0.10/ton/day
- Dedicated guards: ¥200/guard/day
- Passenger Vessel Charges
- Port Dues:
- International cruise: ¥3.20/GT
- Domestic ferry: ¥1.60/GT
- Passenger Fees:
- Embarkation: ¥35/passenger
- Disembarkation: ¥30/passenger
- Transit: ¥20/passenger
- Luggage Handling:
- Checked baggage: ¥5/piece
- Oversized items: ¥15/piece
- Additional Charges
- Agency Fees:
- Basic agency: ¥3,500/vessel
- Additional services: ¥150/man-hour
- Overtime: +50% 2000-0800
- Tally Services:
- Container tally: ¥15/TEU
- Bulk cargo tally: ¥0.30/ton
- Breakbulk tally: ¥0.50/ton
- Crew Expenses:
- Shore passes: ¥50/person
- Medical services: Actual cost + 15% service fee
- Crew changes: ¥200/person
- Miscellaneous:
- Document certification: ¥100/document
- Notary services: ¥300/transaction
- Emergency repairs: 10% of repair cost
- Cost-Saving Strategies
- Operational Timing:
- Schedule arrivals during daylight to avoid night pilot surcharges
- Complete cargo ops within free berth time (first 2 hours)
- Plan crew changes during normal working hours
- Documentation:
- Submit pre-arrival forms digitally to reduce clearance time
- Use ECDIS updates to avoid paper chart fees
- Consolidate agency services under one provider
- Environmental:
- Segregate waste types to reduce processing fees
- Pre-clean tanks before sludge disposal
- Use approved waste receivers for volume discounts
- Utility Management:
- Compare water supply options (pipe vs barge)
- Use shore power when berthing >4 hours
- Schedule bunkering during off-peak hours
- Cargo Operations:
- Maximize free storage periods
- Pre-stow containers to minimize reshuffles
- Book bundled services (tally+stevedoring)
COMPLIANCE NOTES
- All fees subject to 9% VAT unless exempt
- Payment must be settled within 5 working days
- Disputes must be filed within 7 days using Form NBPA-D01
- Green ship discounts require valid IHM certificate
