1. Vessel-Related Charges
1.1 Tonnage Dues: JPY 3.2/GT for first 10,000 GT, JPY 2.4/GT thereafter (Oita Port Authority Ordinance No.5-2023).
1.2 Port Dues: JPY 0.8/GT per call (minimum JPY 50,000). Special rates apply for LNG carriers (-20%).
1.3 Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: JPY 120,000 for vessels 3,000-10,000 GT (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2023-12)
– Shifting: JPY 80,000 per movement within port limits
1.4 Tugboat Fees:
– 1,200HP tug: JPY 85,000/hour (first 2 hours), JPY 70,000/hour thereafter
– 3,200HP tug: JPY 150,000/hour (Saganoseki Port Tugboat Association 2024 rates)
1.5 Berthage Charges:
– General cargo berth: JPY 1,200/meter/day
– Oil terminal: JPY 1,800/meter/day (24-hour basis)
1.6 Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime: JPY 35,000/set (4 lines)
– Night/Holiday: +30% surcharge (JHTA Rule 15.3)
1.7 Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Ports and Harbors Association notification 2022).
1.8 Quarantine Inspection:
– Standard inspection: JPY 42,000 (MHLW Order No.405)
– Extended inspection: JPY 25,000/hour after first 2 hours
1.9 Customs Clearance:
– Basic declaration: JPY 15,000
– Cargo manifest: JPY 5,000 per bill (Japan Customs Tariff Law Article 7-2)
1.10 Barge Handling: Market rates apply (typically JPY 300,000/day for 500T barge).
1.11 Hold Cleaning/Fumigation:
– Fumigation certificate: JPY 350,000 (JAS certified providers only)
– Hold washing: JPY 180,000-250,000 depending on size
1.12 Gangway/Transport:
– Crew shuttle: JPY 8,000/trip (port-approved vehicles)
– Pilot ladder handling: JPY 15,000/operation
1.13 Fire Service:
– Standby charge: JPY 50,000/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Actual firefighting: JPY 450,000/hour (Saganoseki FD Regulation 2023)
1.14 ISPS Compliance:
– Security fee: JPY 30,000/day (PFSO required for all international vessels)
– Additional guards: JPY 5,000/hour per guard
1.15 Oil Boom Deployment:
– Standard deployment: JPY 150,000
– Emergency deployment: JPY 300,000 (Oita Prefecture Environmental Protection Ordinance)
1.16 Ship Sanitation Control:
– Deratting certificate: JPY 280,000 (valid 6 months)
– Sanitation inspection: JPY 75,000 (WHO International Health Regulations)
2. Cargo-Related Charges
2.1 Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: JPY 42/ton
– Dangerous goods: +50% surcharge (IMO Class 1-9)
2.2 Stevedoring:
– Day shift (0800-1700): JPY 3,800/worker/hour
– Night shift: JPY 5,200/worker/hour (JHTA Collective Agreement 2024)
2.3 Storage:
– Open yard: JPY 120/ton/day after 3 free days
– Covered warehouse: JPY 180/ton/day (Saganoseki Port Warehouse Co. Ltd.)
2.4 Cargo Survey:
– Draft survey: JPY 65,000
– Cargo tally: JPY 5,000/hour (Japan Cargo Tally Corporation)
2.5 Trimming Charges:
– Mechanical trimming: JPY 1,500/ton
– Manual trimming: JPY 2,800/ton (for sensitive cargoes)
2.6 Hatch Handling:
– Standard hatch: JPY 20,000/hatch
– Heavy lift hatch: JPY 35,000/hatch (over 10T)
2.7 Wharfage:
– Domestic passenger vessels: JPY 80/ton
– Cruise ships: Special negotiated rates (Oita Tourism Port Policy)
2.8 Container Handling:
– 20′ container: JPY 8,500
– 40′ container: JPY 12,000 (Japan International Freight Forwarders Association)
3. Service Fees
3.1 Fresh Water Supply:
– Pipeline supply: JPY 300/ton (minimum 50 tons)
– Barge supply: JPY 350/ton (minimum charge JPY 100,000)
3.2 Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + JPY 5,000 service fee
– MGO: Market price + JPY 6,500 service fee (licensed suppliers only)
3.3 Garbage Disposal:
– MARPOL categories 1-6: JPY 20,000/operation
– Special waste (e.g. medical): JPY 45,000 (Oita Environmental Office approval required)
3.4 Slop Reception:
– Basic fee: JPY 50,000
– Oily water: JPY 800/ton after first 5 tons
3.5 Shore Power:
– Connection fee: JPY 15,000
– Consumption: JPY 25/kWh (440V 60Hz supply)
3.6 Agency Fees:
– Standard agency: 0.15% of freight (minimum JPY 150,000)
– Husbandry services: JPY 25,000/day (Japan Shipping Agents Association)
3.7 Crew Expenses:
– Shore leave processing: JPY 10,000/person
– Medical assistance: JPY 35,000/visit (port clinic)
3.8 Communication:
– Document handling: JPY 500/document
– Urgent mail: JPY 3,500/kg (DHL/FedEx rates)
3.9 Ship Chandler Services:
– Provision delivery: 15% service charge on goods value
– Bonded stores handling: JPY 20,000/declaration
4. Cost Control Measures
4.1 Pre-arrival coordination: Submit all documents 72h prior via JP-MARINE system to avoid delays.
4.2 Bunkering optimization: Compare prices between Oita and Saganoseki terminals (typically 2-5% difference).
4.3 Storage management: Free period starts from cargo discharge completion time (document carefully).
4.4 Service bundling: Negotiate package deals for tugs+pilotage (typically 5-8% discount).
4.5 Tariff verification: Cross-check all charges against Oita Port Authority website (updated quarterly).
4.6 Demurrage avoidance: Ensure cargo documents ready before berthing to maximize free time.
4.7 Environmental compliance: Proper garbage segregation reduces disposal fees by 30-40%.
4.8 Crew rotation planning: Group sign-on/off to minimize agency processing fees.
