Port Disbursement Guide of Shidao Port
- Vessel-Related Charges:
- Tonnage Dues:
- International vessels: 0.45 RMB/GT (first 10,000 GT), 0.35 RMB/GT (above 10,000 GT)
- Domestic vessels: 30% discount
- LNG-powered vessels: Additional 5% discount
- Cost-saving: Green Port Initiative offers 15% discount for eco-friendly vessels
- New: Vessels with shore power capability receive 10% discount
- Port Dues:
- Cargo vessels: 0.85 RMB/GT
- Container vessels: 0.60 RMB/GT
- Passenger vessels: 0.40 RMB/GT
- Free for first 2 hours after berthing
- 20% surcharge for vessels arriving without prior notice
- New: Ro-Ro vessels special rate: 0.50 RMB/GT
- Pilotage Fees:
Vessel GT Entry/Exit (RMB) Shifting (RMB) Night Surcharge Hazardous Cargo <10,000 3,200 2,100 30% 40% 10,001-30,000 4,500 3,000 30% 40% >30,000 6,800 4,500 30% 40% - Emergency pilotage fee: 200% of standard rate
- Cost-saving: Combine multiple shifts into single operation
- New: Ice navigation surcharge: 50% (Dec-Feb)
- Tug Assistance:
Tug Type Standard (RMB/hour) Standby (RMB/hour) Minimum Hours 2,400HP 2,800 1,400 2 3,600HP 3,600 1,800 2 5,000HP 4,500 2,250 2 - Ice-class tugs: 20% higher rate in winter
- Cost-saving: Pre-arrange tug requirements to avoid standby charges
- New: Emergency tug surcharge: 100% of standard rate
- Berthage Fees:
Vessel Type Rate (RMB/GT/day) Free Period Premium Berth Surcharge General Cargo 0.12 24h(<5k GT)
48h(>5k GT)15% Container 0.08 24h(<5k GT)
48h(>5k GT)15% Passenger 0.05 12h(<5k GT)
24h(>5k GT)20% - New: Cruise vessels special rate: 0.03 RMB/GT/day
- Mooring/Unmooring:
LOA Day (RMB) Night (RMB) Emergency <200m 1,200 1,500 2,000 200-300m 1,800 2,200 3,000 >300m 2,500 3,000 4,000 - Cost-saving: Request combined operations with neighboring vessels
- New: Special mooring arrangements (e.g., offshore): +50%
- Light Dues:
- 0.05 RMB/GT per call (minimum 300 RMB)
- New: LED navigation lights verification: 200 RMB
- Quarantine Fees:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Base inspection 400 Per vessel Crew inspection 50 Per person Express service 1,000 2-hour response Medical waste disposal 800 Per cubic meter - Customs Clearance:
Service Fee (RMB) Processing Time Standard 300 4 hours Express 600 2 hours After-hours 1,200 Immediate - Ship Sanitation Control:
Service Fee (RMB) Validity Inspection 800 – Certificate issuance 200 6 months Deratting 3,500 6 months - New: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS):
- Basic monitoring: 0.02 RMB/GT (min 500 RMB)
- Enhanced monitoring: 0.05 RMB/GT (hazardous cargo)
- Tonnage Dues:
- Service Charges:
- Barge Services:
Barge Type Standard (RMB/hour) Standby Minimum Standard 800 400 4 hours Heavy lift 1,200 600 4 hours Hazardous cargo 1,500 750 4 hours - Hold Cleaning:
Service Fee (RMB/hold) Notes Opening/closing 1,200 Standard cargo Leveling 800 Standard cargo Chemical holds 1,500 Additional certification Grain holds 1,000 Fumigation prep - Oil Boom:
Service Fee (RMB) Minimum Standard deployment 2,500/day 2 days Emergency deployment 5,000 initial + 3,000/day 1 day Specialized (chemical) 4,000/day 2 days - Garbage Disposal:
Waste Type Fee (RMB/m³) Minimum Domestic 200 1m³ Hazardous 1,500 0.5m³ Segregated recycling 100 1m³ Food waste 300 1m³ - Tank Cleaning Inspection:
Inspection Type Fee (RMB) Duration Standard survey 3,500 4 hours Chemical tanks 5,000 6 hours Gas-free certification 4,500 5 hours - Fumigation:
Service Fee (RMB) Duration Standard treatment 8,000/vessel 24 hours Partial treatment 3,000/hold 12 hours Emergency fumigation 12,000 Immediate - Launch Service:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Standard 500/round trip Scheduled Priority 800 Immediate Medical emergency 1,200 24/7 - Fire Services:
Service Fee (RMB/hour) Minimum Standby 1,200 4 hours Active deployment 5,000 1 hour Special foam application 8,000 1 hour CO2 system verification 3,500 Per system - ISPS Charges:
Security Level Fee (RMB/GT) Minimum Level 1 0.03 1,500 Level 2 0.05 2,500 Level 3 0.08 5,000 - Underwater Inspection:
Service Fee (RMB) Duration Basic hull inspection 6,000 4 hours Propeller/rudder inspection 4,000 3 hours Emergency damage assessment 10,000 Immediate</td UW cleaning (per square meter) 300 Minimum 10m² - New: Cargo Gear Inspection:
Equipment Type Fee (RMB) Validity Cranes (per unit) 2,500 6 months Derricks (per set) 1,800 6 months Lifting gear certification 800 12 months
- Barge Services:
- Utility Services:
- Fresh Water:
Service Type Fee (RMB/ton) Minimum Piped supply 25 10 tons Barge delivery 40 20 tons Emergency supply 60 5 tons Potable water testing 500 Per sample - Bunkering Services:
Service Fee Notes Service fee 15 RMB/ton Minimum 3,000 RMB After-hours 5,000 RMB surcharge 2200-0600 Emergency bunkering 10,000 RMB surcharge Immediate Sampling service 800 RMB Per sample - LNG Bunkering:
Service Fee (RMB) Minimum Standard operation 8,000 Per operation Emergency operation 12,000 Per operation Cooling down 5,000 Per operation - Shore Power:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Connection fee 2,500 Standard voltage High-voltage connection 3,500 6.6kV Power rate 1.2/kWh 24/7 Emergency generator 8,000/day Minimum 1 day - Slop Reception:
Waste Type Fee (RMB/m³) Minimum Standard slops 300 20m³ Hazardous slops 500 10m³ Bilge water 400 10m³ - Nitrogen Supply:
Service Fee (RMB/Nm³) Minimum Standard purity 50 20Nm³ High purity 80 10Nm³ Emergency supply 120 5Nm³ - New: Compressed Air:
Service Fee (RMB/Nm³) Minimum Standard supply 30 20Nm³ High-pressure 50 10Nm³
- Fresh Water:
- Cargo-Related Charges:
- Cargo Dues:
Cargo Type Fee (RMB/ton) Notes General cargo 1.20 Breakbulk Containers 0.80 Per ton Dangerous goods 1.50 IMDG classes Reefer containers 1.00 Per ton Project cargo 2.00 OOG - Stevedoring:
Cargo Type Standard (RMB/ton) Overtime Holiday General 18.50 27.75 37.00 Bulk 12.00 18.00 24.00 Containers 45/TEU 67.5/TEU 90/TEU Dangerous 25.00 37.50 50.00 Ro-Ro units 15.00 22.50 30.00 - Storage Fees:
Period General (RMB/ton/day) Container (RMB/TEU/day) Dangerous (RMB/ton/day) 1-5 days Free Free Free 6-10 days 0.50 10.00 1.00 11-20 days 1.20 20.00 2.00 >20 days 2.00 30.00 3.00 - Refrigerated storage: 5.00 RMB/ton/day (no free period)
- New: Bonded warehouse storage: +30% to above rates
- Tally Services:
Service Fee Notes General cargo 1.20 RMB/ton Breakbulk Containers 15 RMB/TEU Full/empty Bulk cargo 0.80 RMB/ton Draft survey Supervision tally 2.50 RMB/ton Certified Hatch-to-hatch 1.50 RMB/ton Continuous - Cargo Survey Fees:
Survey Type Fee (RMB) Duration Pre-loading 2,000 4 hours Damage survey 3,000 6 hours Quality inspection 2,500 5 hours On-hire/off-hire 4,000 8 hours - New: Container Services:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Container washing 200/TEU Standard Reefer plug-in 50/TEU/day 24 hours Container repair 500-3,000 Depending on damage Storage of empty containers 5/TEU/day After 7 free days
- Cargo Dues:
- Other Charges:
- Agency Fees:
Service Fee Notes Standard agency 0.12 RMB/GT Minimum 8,000 RMB Extended services 0.18 RMB/GT Minimum 12,000 RMB Protection & Indemnity 5,000/call Basic coverage Cash-to-Master 1,000 + 1% Per transaction - Crew Expenses:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Shore leave transportation 200/person Round trip Medical services Cost + 20% Hospital escort Crew change processing 500/person Immigration Repatriation assistance 3,000 Basic service Hotel booking 300 Per booking - Communication:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Postal services Cost + 100 Handling fee Internet access 300/day Unlimited Satellite phone rental 1,000/day Minimum 1 day Mobile SIM card 200 Prepaid - Special Permits:
Permit Type Fee (RMB) Validity Hot work 800 24 hours Enclosed space entry 500 12 hours Working aloft 600 12 hours Radiation work 1,500 24 hours
- Agency Fees:
Special operations2,000Case by case
- New: Passenger Vessel Charges:
Service Fee (RMB) Notes Passenger handling 15/person Embarkation/disembarkation Luggage handling 5/piece Up to 20kg Terminal facility fee 10/person Port security Customs clearance 5/person International passengers - Cost Control Strategies:
- Pre-arrival Planning:
- Submit complete documentation 72h prior to avoid rush fees (saves 10-20%)
- Consolidate service requests to minimize multiple charges
- Pre-book bundled services for 10% discount
- New: Electronic pre-arrival clearance saves 500 RMB per application
- Operational Efficiency:
- Optimize cargo operations to reduce berth time (saves 0.12 RMB/GT/day)
- Coordinate with terminal for direct loading/unloading (reduces stevedoring by 15%)
- Request productivity bonuses for early completion (up to 5% rebate)
- New: Synchronized operations with tides can save 2-4 hours berth time
- Discount Programs:
- Frequent caller program (5% discount after 10 calls/year)
- Off-peak discount (10% for weekend operations)
- Volume discount for >50,000 tons handled annually (3-7% tiers)
- New: Loyalty program for regular liners (additional 2% after 5 years)
- Environmental Incentives:
- 15% discount on port dues for Tier III vessels
- Reduced waste fees for proper segregation (saves 30-50%)
- Carbon credit program for shore power users (2% rebate)
- New: Zero-discharge vessels qualify for priority berthing
- Technology Utilization:
- Electronic payments avoid 2% cash handling fee
- Digital documentation reduces processing time by 50%
- Port community system integration discounts (3%)
- New: Blockchain-based transactions save 1.5% on administrative fees
- New: Bunker Optimization:
- Pre-purchase bunker packages during low seasons (5-8% savings)
- Combine bunkering with cargo operations (saves 2,000 RMB in service fees)
- Utilize port’s fuel testing lab (saves 800 RMB/sample vs private labs)
- Pre-arrival Planning:
- Dispute Resolution:
- Fee Disputes:
- Must be raised within 24 hours of invoice receipt
- Port manager review within 48 hours
- Escalation to Port Authority within 7 days
- Documentation Requirements:
- Original receipts for all services
- Time-stamped photos for damage claims
- Independent survey reports for major disputes
- Arbitration Process:
- Mediation through China Maritime Arbitration Commission
- Average processing time: 30-60 days
- Filing fee: 1% of disputed amount (minimum 5,000 RMB)
- Fee Disputes:
- Seasonal Adjustments:
- Winter Operations (Dec-Feb):
- Icebreaker escort: 15,000 RMB/hour (minimum 4 hours)
- De-icing services: 5,000 RMB/application
- Winter navigation surcharge: 8% on all services
- Typhoon Season (Jul-Sep):
- Emergency mooring: 200% standard rate
- Storm preparation services: 10,000 RMB flat fee
- Evacuation assistance: 5,000 RMB/hour
- Winter Operations (Dec-Feb):
Important Notes:
1. All fees are in Chinese Yuan (RMB) and subject to 6% VAT unless exempted
2. Exchange rates should be verified at time of payment (official port rate applies)
3. Fees are valid until December 31, 2024 unless otherwise stated
4. Emergency services require 50% deposit prior to commencement
5. Discount programs cannot be combined unless specifically stated
6. All disputes governed by Chinese maritime law in Shidao Maritime Court
7. Port reserves right to adjust fees during force majeure events
8. Digital payment methods preferred (1% discount for electronic transfers)
9. Environmental incentives require pre-approval with valid documentation
10. Crew welfare services exempt from overtime surcharges
