1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory)
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.25 USD/GT for first 10,000 GT
– 0.20 USD/GT for GT above 10,000
– Minimum charge: 500 USD (DPRK Maritime Code Article 47)
– Port Dues:
– General cargo: 0.15 USD/GT
– Container vessels: 0.18 USD/GT
– Tankers: 0.20 USD/GT
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: 0.12 USD/GT (min 800 USD)
– Shifting: 0.08 USD/GT (min 500 USD)
– Compulsory for all foreign-flagged vessels
– Tugboat Charges:
– 400 USD/hour (standard tug)
– 600 USD/hour (azimuth stern drive tug)
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >20,000 DWT
– Berthage Fees:
– General berth: 0.10 USD/GT/day
– Dedicated container berth: 0.15 USD/GT/day
– Oil terminal: 0.20 USD/GT/day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– 200 USD per operation (up to 6 lines)
– Additional lines: 50 USD/line
– Light Dues:
– Annual: 0.05 USD/GT (max 5,000 USD)
– Single call: 0.02 USD/GT
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: 300 USD
– Extended inspection: 500 USD + 50 USD/hour
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic processing: 200 USD
– Cargo inspection: 150 USD/hour
– Barge Services:
– 300 USD/hour (min 4 hours)
– Waiting time: 100 USD/hour
– Hold Operations:
– Opening/Closing: 150 USD/hatch
– Trimming: 25 USD/labor hour
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– 500 USD deployment/retrieval
– 200 USD/day standby
2. Service Charges (Operational)
– Waste Disposal:
– Garbage: 50 USD/m³ (non-recyclable)
– Food waste: 30 USD/m³
– Oily water: 120 USD/ton
– Vessel Surveys:
– Condition survey: 800 USD
– On-hire/off-hire: 600 USD each
– Fumigation:
– Per hold: 1,200 USD
– Full vessel: 5,000 USD
– Transport Services:
– Crew shuttle: 0.50 USD/km (min 20 USD)
– Cargo transport: 1.20 USD/ton/km
– Firefighting Services:
– Standby: 200 USD/hour
– Actual deployment: 500 USD/hour + consumables
– ISPS Compliance:
– Annual certificate: 1,200 USD
– Per-call verification: 300 USD
– Utilities:
– Freshwater: 5 USD/ton (min 50 tons)
– Provisions delivery: 100 USD service fee
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: market price + 5% service fee
– MGO: market price + 7% service fee
– Minimum order: 50 tons
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: 300 USD
– Consumption: 0.15 USD/kWh
– Agency Fees:
– 2.5% of total disbursements (min 1,000 USD)
– Tallying Services:
– General cargo: 0.80 USD/ton
– Containers: 2.00 USD/TEU
3. Crew & Administrative Costs
– Crew Services:
– Medical inspection: 50 USD/person
– Shore passes: 20 USD/person
– Communications:
– Satellite phone: 5 USD/minute
– Internet access: 50 USD/100MB
– Documentation:
– Visa processing: 80 USD/person
– Crew change admin: 300 USD
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: 1.20 USD/ton
– Containers: 3.50 USD/TEU
– Bulk: 0.80 USD/ton
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: 2.50 USD/ton
– Containers: 15 USD/TEU
– Bulk: 1.20 USD/ton
– Storage:
– Warehouse: 0.50 USD/m²/day
– Open yard: 0.30 USD/m²/day
– Refrigerated: 2.00 USD/m²/day
– Lighterage:
– Additional 1.50 USD/ton for mid-stream operations
– Cargo Tally:
– Mandatory for all breakbulk: 0.50 USD/ton
5. Specialized Services
– Warehouse Services:
– Loading/unloading: 0.80 USD/ton
– Repacking: 1.50 USD/ton
– Passenger Handling:
– Embarkation tax: 10 USD/person
– Terminal fee: 5 USD/person
– Emergency Services:
– Pollution control: 500 USD/hour
– Salvage standby: 1,000 USD/day
6. Regulatory Compliance
– All fees approved by DPRK Ministry of Maritime Administration (Decree 2023-12)
– Tariff adjustments published quarterly in “DPRK Port Circular”
– Mandatory use of Songrim Port Authority certified service providers
Cost Control Measures
– Early notification discount (10% for 96h+ ETA)
– Package deals for frequent callers
– Pre-clearance documentation reduces inspection time
– Bulk purchasing discounts for bunkering
Safety Notes
– All firefighting services must be pre-arranged for hazardous cargo
– Emergency medical evacuation available (1,000 USD base fee)
– Mandatory safety briefing for all crew going ashore (50 USD)
