Port Disbursement Guides of Suao Port
Port Disbursement Guides of Suao Port
- Vessel-Related Charges:
- Tonnage Dues (TIPC Tariff 2024-01):
- International vessels: $0.25/NRT per day (min $200)
- Domestic vessels: $0.15/NRT per day (min $150)
- 10% discount for EEXI compliant vessels
- 15% surcharge for vessels >25 years old
- Port Dues (MPB Circular 112-15):
- Basic fee: $500 for first 10,000 GT
- Additional: $0.05/GT above 10,000 GT
- LNG-powered vessels: 15% reduction
- Zero-emission vessels: 20% reduction
- Pilotage Fees (MPB Navigation Rule 2024-3):
- Entrance/Exit: $0.15/GT (min $800, max $8,000)
- Shifting: $0.10/GT (min $500, max $5,000)
- Night surcharge (2000-0600): +20%
- Emergency pilotage: +50% surcharge
- Tug Charges (TIPC Marine Service Tariff):
- 3200HP: $850/hour (min 3 hours)
- 4800HP: $1,200/hour (min 3 hours)
- Z-drive tugs: +15% premium
- Standby: 50% of hourly rate
- Berth Hire (Daily Rates):
- General cargo: $1.50/m LOA
- Container: $2.00/m LOA
- Dedicated cruise terminal: $3.50/m LOA
- LNG berth: $4.00/m LOA (safety surcharge included)
- Administrative & Safety Fees:
- Quarantine (CDC Taiwan Fee Schedule 2024):
- Health inspection: $200
- Ship sanitation: $350
- COVID-19 screening: $150/test
- Vector control: $250 (tropical routes)
- Customs Clearance:
- Standard processing: $180
- Express service: $300 (2hr guarantee)
- E-clearance: $100 (pre-arranged)
- Overtime clearance: +100% (after 1700hrs)
- Port Security (ISPS):
- Basic fee: $0.02/GT (min $200)
- Security Level 2: +50% surcharge
- Cybersecurity audit: $500
- Armed guard approval: $800
- Fire Services:
- Standby: $400/hour
- Foam application: $1,200/operation
- Fire system inspection: $250
- Emergency response: $1,500 base fee
- Vessel Services & Utilities:
- Fresh Water Supply:
- Potable: $50/ton (min 20 tons)
- Barge delivery: +$200 service fee
- Emergency supply: +30% surcharge
- Water quality test: $75/sample
- Bunkering (CPC Corporation Rates 2024-Q1):
- IFO 380: $650/ton
- MGO: $950/ton
- LNG: $1,100/ton
- Service charge: $150/operation
- Garbage Disposal (EPA Standards 2024):
- General waste: $100/ton (min $150)
- Plastic: $200/ton (min $300)
- Hazardous: $500/ton (min $500)
- Food waste: $80/ton (must be segregated)
- Sludge Removal:
- Bilge water: $300/ton (min $400)
- Sewage: $250/ton (min $350)
- Oily waste: $450/ton (min $500)
- Chemical waste: $600/ton (min $800)
- Cargo Handling Charges:
- Cargo Dues:
- General: $1.50/ton
- Container: $15/TEU, $30/FEU
- Ro-Ro: $2.20/ton
- Dangerous goods: +30% surcharge
- Stevedoring (Per Move):
- General cargo: $5/ton
- Breakbulk: $8/ton
- Project cargo: $12/ton
- Overtime (1700-0800): +35%
- Storage (Daily):
- Yard: $0.50/ton (days 1-5), $1.00 (days 6+)
- Warehouse: $1.20/ton
- Reefer: $4.00/TEU (plug-in included)
- Dangerous goods warehouse: +50% surcharge
- Additional Services:
- Ship Chandler Services:
- Provisioning: 15% markup on goods
- Bonded stores delivery: $200 service fee
- Medical supplies: +25% emergency fee
- Crew change logistics: $300/person
- Crew Expenses:
- Shore passes: $25/person
- Medical services: $100 consultation
- Repatriation assistance: $500 base fee
- Visa processing: $150/person
- Miscellaneous:
- Line handling: $300/operation
- Gangway watchman: $20/hour
- Hold cleaning: $800/hold
- Fumigation: $1,500/vessel
- Cost Control Measures:
- Pre-arrival Planning:
- Submit complete documentation 72hrs prior
- Confirm all service requirements in advance
- Digital pre-clearance saves 4hrs port time
- Bunker planning avoids last-minute premiums
- Operational Efficiency:
- Schedule operations during normal hours (0800-1700)
- Combine multiple services in single calls
- Bundled tug packages available
- Optimize gang shifts to avoid overtime
- Contract Negotiation:
- Annual volume discounts (up to 15%)
- Bundled service packages offered
- Green vessel incentives program
- Loyalty programs for frequent callers
- Important Notes:
- All prices in USD (exchange rate 1:30.5 TWD fixed)
- 5% VAT applicable to all services
- Winter surcharge (Dec-Feb): +10% for marine services
- Emergency services incur 50% premium
- All fees subject to change – verify at www.suaoport.gov.tw
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