1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– JPY 50,000 (minimum) for vessels <1,000 GT – JPY 80/GT for 1,001-5,000 GT – JPY 65/GT for >5,000 GT (Owase Port Tariff Article 3.1)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: JPY 100,000 per call
– Size adjustment: +JPY 5,000 per 1,000 GT (MLIT Ordinance No.89)
– Pilotage:
– Entry/Exit: JPY 45,000 (<10,000 GT), JPY 65,000 (>10,000 GT)
– Shifting: JPY 25,000 per move within port limits
– Tugboat:
– Standard vessels: JPY 150,000/hour (2-hour minimum)
– >20,000 DWT: JPY 180,000/hour
– Emergency standby: JPY 75,000/hour
– Berthage:
– General cargo berths: JPY 30,000/day (<5,000 DWT), JPY 50,000 (>5,000 DWT)
– Oil terminal: JPY 80,000/day (additional safety surcharge JPY 20,000)
– Mooring Charges:
– Standard: JPY 15,000 per operation
– Deep-sea vessels: JPY 25,000 (requires heavy-duty mooring equipment)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: JPY 50,000
– Extended inspection: +JPY 15,000/hour (Japan Quarantine Law Section 12)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Waste Management:
– Garbage: JPY 5,000/ton (min JPY 30,000)
– Food waste: JPY 8,000/ton (special handling required)
– Hazardous waste: JPY 15,000/ton (MARPOL Annex V compliance)
– Bunkering Services:
– IFO 380: Market price + JPY 25,000 service fee
– MGO: +10% premium for low-sulfur fuel
– LNG bunkering: Available by prior arrangement (72hr notice)
– Fresh Water:
– Standard supply: JPY 500/ton + JPY 50,000 connection fee
– Emergency supply: +50% surcharge
– Electrical Supply:
– Shore power: JPY 10,000/hour (440V/60Hz)
– Transformer required: JPY 15,000 setup fee
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Operations:
– Loading/Discharging: JPY 2,000/TEU
– Reefer monitoring: JPY 500/TEU/day
– Dangerous goods: +25% surcharge
– Bulk Cargo:
– Mechanical handling: JPY 1,500/ton
– Manual labor: JPY 3,000/ton (for fragile cargo)
– Grain trimming: JPY 1,200/ton (JMTC certified operators)
– Breakbulk:
– Steel products: JPY 5,000/ton
– Project cargo: Case-by-case quotation required
4. Special Services & Safety
– Fire Protection:
– Standby crew: JPY 200,000/shift
– Equipment deployment: JPY 100,000/hour
– Oil Spill Prevention:
– Basic containment: JPY 300,000/day
– Advanced response: JPY 500,000 initial deployment
– Security:
– ISPS compliance: JPY 30,000 base fee
– Additional guards: JPY 5,000/hour per officer
5. Crew & Administrative
– Crew Changes:
– Standard processing: JPY 200,000
– Expedited service: +100% fee
– Agency Services:
– Minimum fee: JPY 150,000
– Disbursement account: 0.15% of total port costs
– Customs Clearance:
– Standard: JPY 20,000
– Express service: JPY 40,000 (2-hour guarantee)
6. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Advanced Planning:
– 10% discount for ETA submission >96hrs in advance
– Bundled service packages available for regular callers
– Operational Efficiency:
– Shared tug services: 30% cost reduction
– Consolidated waste disposal: Min. 20% savings
– Documentation:
– Electronic submission: 5% fee reduction
– Complete paperwork: Avoids JPY 50,000 penalty
Important Notes
– All charges subject to 10% consumption tax
– Emergency services require cash deposit
– Disputes must follow Japan Port Arbitration Rules
– Tariffs revised annually every April 1st
