1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥120-¥800 per GT depending on vessel type (JPHA Standard Tariff No.2024-3A)
– Port Dues: ¥15,000-¥250,000 per call based on LOA (JPHA Circular P-2023-12)
– Pilotage (Shifting):
– Basic fee: ¥35,000 for vessels <100m LOA
– Additional ¥500/m for length exceeding 100m
– Night surcharge: 30% (Shinminato Port Ordinance No.45)
– Towage:
– Standard tug: ¥85,000/hour (Nihon Tug-Boat Co. 2024 rate)
– High-power tug: ¥120,000/hour
– Berthage:
– General cargo berth: ¥18,000/day for <150m LOA
– Container berth: ¥22,000/day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime: ¥12,000/operation
– Nighttime: ¥18,000/operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (MLIT Notice 2020-5)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: ¥22,500 (Japan Quarantine Service Fee Schedule)
– Extended inspection: +¥8,000/hour
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic fee: ¥10,800 (Japan Customs Tariff Article 12-3)
– Overtime: ¥5,400/hour
– Barge Hire:
– 200T barge: ¥65,000/day
– 500T barge: ¥110,000/day
– Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: ¥75,000-¥150,000
– Liquid cargo: ¥120,000-¥300,000
– Oily Waste Disposal:
– Sludge: ¥9,500/m³ (Toyama Prefecture Environmental Bureau approved rate)
– Bilge water: ¥7,800/m³
– Oil Boom Usage:
– Standard deployment: ¥28,000 (MLIT Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation)
– Emergency deployment: ¥45,000
– Trimming Charges:
– Manual trimming: ¥4,500/hour
– Mechanical trimming: ¥8,000/hour
2. Service Charges (2024 Update)
– Garbage Fee:
– Food waste: ¥3,800/m³
– Solid waste: ¥4,500/m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥12,000/m³
– Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: ¥55,000 (NK/ClassNK standard)
– PSC inspection: ¥35,000
– Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: ¥225,000 (Japan Fumigation Association rate)
– Extended treatment: +¥45,000/hour
– Boat Hire:
– Personnel transfer: ¥12,000/trip
– Supply delivery: ¥15,000/trip
– Fire Service:
– Standby: ¥18,000/hour
– Actual firefighting: ¥250,000/hour
– ISPS Fee:
– Basic security: ¥6,000
– Enhanced security: ¥15,000
– Fresh Water:
– Potable water: ¥550/m³
– Technical water: ¥380/m³
– Bunkering:
– IFO 180: Market price + ¥3,500 service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥4,200 service fee
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: ¥22,000
– Usage: ¥85/kWh
– Sludge Disposal:
– Minimum charge: ¥12,000 (for <1m³)
– Additional: ¥9,800/m³
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.25% of total disbursements
– Minimum: ¥85,000
– Cargo Survey:
– Draft survey: ¥65,000
– Hatch survey: ¥45,000/hatch
3. Crew-Related Costs (MLIT Approved)
– Crew Changes:
– Sign-on/off: ¥52,000/person
– Visa processing: ¥8,500/person
– Postage/Telecom:
– International call: ¥380/minute
– Courier service: ¥6,500/kg
– Medical Waste Disposal:
– Sharps: ¥3,200/kg
– Biological waste: ¥4,500/kg
– Crew Transportation:
– Airport transfer: ¥28,000/van
– Local transport: ¥5,500/person
4. Cargo-Related Charges (2024 JPHA Update)
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: ¥150-¥600/ton
– Containers: ¥350/TEU
– Stevedoring:
– Gang charge: ¥3,800/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Overtime: +30%
– Storage:
– Open yard: ¥1,200/TEU/day
– Warehouse: ¥1,800/TEU/day
– Lashing:
– Standard container: ¥1,800/unit
– Special cargo: ¥3,500/unit
– Surveyor Fees:
– Cargo inspection: ¥75,000
– Damage survey: ¥95,000
– Wharfage:
– Breakbulk: ¥250-¥900/ton
– Liquid bulk: ¥180-¥650/ton
– Terminal Handling:
– Container handling: ¥1,800/move
– Ro-Ro handling: ¥2,500/unit
– Domestic Passenger Fee:
– Embarkation: ¥650/person
– Disembarkation: ¥650/person
5. Additional Charges
– Warehouse Rental:
– Dry storage: ¥2,500/day for 100m²
– Cold storage: ¥4,500/day for 100m²
– Documentation Fees:
– Customs declaration: ¥8,500
– Port clearance: ¥6,500
– Emergency Repairs:
– Dockyard standby: ¥85,000/day
– Actual repairs: ¥12,000/hour
– Navigation Aids:
– Special buoyage: ¥35,000 (per request)
– Channel marking: ¥28,000
6. Cost Control & Safety Measures
– Bunkering Optimization:
– Pre-arrange fuel tests (¥15,000/sample)
– Verify flow meters (certification required)
– Cargo Operations:
– Pre-stowage planning reduces stevedoring hours
– Proper lashing prevents damage charges
– Waste Management:
– Segregate waste types to minimize fees
– Maintain disposal records for port inspections
– Safety Compliance:
– Fire system checks: ¥25,000 (prevent penalty fees)
– Life raft servicing: ¥18,000/unit (avoid detention)
Important Notes
1. All fees subject to 10% consumption tax unless exempt
2. Night operations (2000-0600) incur 35% surcharge
3. Emergency services require cash deposit
4. Dispute resolution through JPHA arbitration
5. Tariffs updated quarterly – verify current rates
