Port Disbursement Guides of Putian Port

1. Vessel-Related Charges

• Tonnage Dues:
  • International vessels: ¥0.45/GT (Min ¥4,500, Max ¥45,000) per call
  • Domestic vessels: ¥0.30/GT (Min ¥3,000, Max ¥30,000) per call
  • Cost control: Verify GT measurement with latest IOPP certificate
• Port Dues:
  • ¥0.80/GT for first 24h, then ¥0.40/GT per additional 12h period
  • Discounts:
    • 10% for ≥6 annual calls
    • 15% for LNG-powered vessels
    • 5% for EEDI Phase 3 compliant ships
• Pilotage Fees:
  • Entry/Exit: ¥0.25/GT (Min ¥3,000, Max ¥25,000)
  • Shifting: ¥0.15/GT (Min ¥2,000, Max ¥15,000)
  • Surcharges:
    • Night (2200-0600): +20%
    • Holiday: +30%
    • Dangerous cargo: +15%
• Tugboat Charges:
  • Hourly rates:
    • 2,400HP: ¥3,500/hour (Min 2 hours)
    • 3,200HP: ¥4,800/hour (Min 2 hours)
    • 4,800HP: ¥6,500/hour (Min 2 hours)
  • Special services:
    • Emergency standby: 50% of hourly rate
    • Escort towing: +25% of base rate
• Berthage Fees:
  • Container terminals:
    • Berths 1-4: ¥0.20/GT/day
    • Berths 5-6: ¥0.25/GT/day
  • Bulk terminals: ¥0.15/GT/day
  • LNG terminal: ¥0.30/GT/day
• Mooring/Unmooring:
  • Standard (4 lines): ¥800 per operation
  • Additional lines: ¥200/line
  • Special equipment:
    • Quick-release hooks: +¥300/operation
    • Automatic tensioners: +¥500/operation
• Light Dues:
  • Fixed ¥1,200 per call
  • Exemptions:
    • Vessels <500 GT
    • Government vessels
• Quarantine Fees:
  • Basic inspection:
    • <10,000 GT: ¥400
    • 10,000-50,000 GT: ¥600
    • >50,000 GT: ¥800
  • Additional services:
    • Medical inspection: ¥150/person
    • Vector control: ¥1,200/vessel
• Customs Clearance:
  • Standard processing: ¥1,200 per declaration
  • Express service (2h): +¥500
  • Overtime (after 1700): +100%
• Barge Services:
  • Within port limits: ¥1,500 per move
  • Outside port: ¥3,000 + ¥5/nm
  • Special cargo barge: +30% surcharge
• Hold Cleaning:
  • Standard: ¥3,000/hold (Min ¥12,000)
  • Food-grade: ¥5,000/hold (Min ¥20,000)
  • Hazardous residue: +50% surcharge
• Fumigation:
  • Basic treatment: ¥8,000/vessel
  • Full compartment: ¥15,000/vessel
  • Emergency service: +100% surcharge

2. Agency & Service Charges

• Ship Agency Fees:
  • Basic fee: ¥5,000 or 0.15% of freight (whichever higher)
  • Minimums:
    • Coastal vessels: ¥3,500
    • Fishing vessels: ¥2,500
  • Surcharges:
    • Project cargo: +20%
    • Weekend service: +15%
• Tally Services:
  • Bulk cargo: ¥0.80/T (Min ¥800)
  • Containers: ¥6.00/TEU (Min ¥1,200)
  • Breakbulk: ¥1.20/T (Min ¥1,000)
• Crew Expenses:
  • Shore passes: ¥50/person
  • Medical assistance: ¥300/visit + actual costs
  • Vaccination services: ¥150/dose (WHO approved)
• Communication:
  • Port mail service: ¥20/item
  • Urgent documents: ¥100/item
  • Courier arrangements: ¥50 + actual costs
• Miscellaneous:
  • Notary services: ¥300/document
  • Translation: ¥100/page (Min 2 pages)

3. Cargo-Related Charges

• Cargo Dues:
  • General cargo: ¥1.20/T (Min ¥1,200)
  • Containers: ¥12/TEU (Min ¥2,400)
  • Bulk minerals: ¥0.80/T (Min ¥800)
  • Dangerous goods: +30% surcharge
• Stevedoring:
  • General cargo:
    • Day (0800-2000): ¥18/T
    • Night (2000-0800): ¥25/T
  • Containers:
    • Ship-shore: ¥60/TEU
    • Cross-docking: ¥40/TEU
  • Ro-Ro: ¥35/unit (Min ¥3,500)
• Storage Fees:
  • Open yard:
    • Free period: 5 days
    • After free: ¥0.40/T/day
  • Warehouse:
    • Free period: 3 days
    • After free: ¥0.80/T/day
  • Reefer plugs: ¥50/TEU/day
• Wharfage:
  • Domestic passenger ships: ¥2.50/GT
  • Cruise vessels: ¥3.00/GT
  • Ferries: ¥1.80/GT

4. Utility Services

• Fresh Water:
  • Standard: ¥25/T (Min 50T)
  • Potable: ¥35/T (Min 20T)
  • Emergency supply: +50% surcharge
• Bunkering:
  • Service fee: ¥500 + ¥8/T
  • Current prices (Sep 2024):
    • HSFO: ¥3,850/T
    • LSMGO: ¥4,600/T
    • LNG: ¥3,200/T
    • Biofuel blend: ¥4,800/T
• Shore Power:
  • 400V: ¥1.80/kWh
  • 6.6kV: ¥1.50/kWh
  • 11kV: ¥1.30/kWh
  • Connection fee: ¥1,500 per use

5. Environmental Charges

• Waste Disposal:
  • Garbage: ¥200/m³ (Min 2m³)
  • Oily waste: ¥800/m³ (Min 1m³)
  • Chemical waste: ¥1,500/m³ (Min 0.5m³)
• Oil Boom:
  • Standard deployment: ¥1,500/day (Min 100m)
  • Emergency deployment: ¥3,000 + ¥10/m
  • Special containment: +50% surcharge
• Fire Services:
  • Standby: ¥1,000/hour (Min 4 hours)
  • Actual deployment: ¥5,000 + equipment costs
  • Drill supervision: ¥2,000/session

6. Security Charges

• Port Security Fee:
  • ¥0.05/GT (Min ¥500, Max ¥5,000)
  • Exempt for naval vessels
• Guard Services:
  • Gangway guard: ¥80/hour (Min 4 hours)
  • Patrol guard: ¥120/hour (Min 4 hours)
  • Armed escort: ¥300/hour (Min 2 hours)

7. Cost Control Strategies

• Operational:
  • Combine multiple services into single calls
  • Utilize free storage periods effectively
  • Pre-arrange bunkering to avoid emergency surcharges
• Administrative:
  • Apply for regular caller discounts
  • Pre-clear documentation to avoid delays
  • Use electronic submission for fee reductions
• Technical:
  • Use shore power when available
  • Optimize ballast operations to reduce waste fees
  • Request energy efficiency rebates

8. Important Notes

• All fees subject to 6% VAT unless exempt
• Foreign currency payments at PBOC daily rate
• Dispute resolution:
  • Must be filed within 7 working days
  • Appeal to Putian MSA within 15 days
• Payment methods:
  • Bank transfer (preferred)
  • Alipay/WeChat Pay (≤¥20,000)
  • Cash (≤¥5,000)