1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– International vessels: JPY 18.50/GT (first 10,000 GT), JPY 12.30/GT (above 10,000 GT)
– Coastal vessels: 60% of international rates (MLIT Ordinance No. 23-2022)
– Minimum charge: JPY 50,000 per call
– Port Dues:
– Basic charge: JPY 12.80/GT (cargo vessels), JPY 9.60/GT (tankers)
– 15% discount for vessels using shore power (Sukumo Green Port Initiative)
– Exemptions for vessels under 500 GT in domestic service
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT or LOA >50m
– Standard rates:
– Entrance/Shifting: JPY 65,000 (day), JPY 97,500 (night)
– Additional JPY 25,000 for vessels >200m LOA
– Pilot boat fee: JPY 35,000 per movement
– Towage:
– Harbor tugs: JPY 225,000/hour (3,200 BHP)
– Escort tugs: JPY 310,000/hour (4,500 BHP)
– Minimum 3-hour engagement
– Berthage:
– General cargo berths: JPY 8,500/100 GT/day
– Tanker berths: JPY 11,000/100 GT/day
– Free period: 24 hours after completion of cargo ops
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard: JPY 45,000 per operation
– Additional lines: JPY 8,000 per line
– Emergency operations: 200% surcharge
2. Safety & Environmental Services
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for tankers and bunkering ops
– Standard deployment: JPY 575,000 (first 12 hours)
– Extended use: JPY 48,000/hour thereafter
– Emergency deployment: JPY 1,150,000 (immediate response)
– Firefighting Services:
– Standby: JPY 115,000/hour (1 fireboat)
– Actual firefighting: JPY 345,000/hour + equipment usage
– Required for hazardous cargo operations
– Waste Management:
– Garbage: JPY 5,800/m³ (non-hazardous)
– Food waste: JPY 3,200/m³
– Hazardous waste: JPY 28,000/m³ (special handling)
– Sludge: JPY 22,500/m³ (MARPOL compliant)
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Operations:
– Loading/Discharging: JPY 2,850/TEU (20′), JPY 4,250/TEU (40′)
– Reefer monitoring: JPY 1,200/day
– Dangerous cargo: 40% surcharge
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain/Coal: JPY 1,150/MT
– Mineral ores: JPY 1,450/MT
– Trim/level: JPY 6,200/MT
– Breakbulk:
– General cargo: JPY 3,800/MT
– Heavy lifts (>50MT): JPY 12,000/MT + equipment
4. Crew & Administrative Costs
– Immigration:
– Crew list processing: JPY 8,500
– Shore pass: JPY 3,200/person
– Visa extensions: JPY 12,000/person
– Health Services:
– Medical inspection: JPY 7,500/person
– Emergency evacuation: JPY 450,000 (base fee)
5. Operational Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax (JCT)
– Night operations (2000-0600): 35% surcharge
– Holiday operations: 50% surcharge (Japanese national holidays)
– Dispute resolution through Kobe Maritime Arbitration Office
Cost-Saving Recommendations
– Electronic submission of documents: 5% fee reduction
– Bundled services discount (pilot+tow+berth): up to 12%
– Advanced notification of hazardous cargo: avoids penalty fees
– Use of port’s barge fleet: 15% cheaper than private operators
– Off-peak bunkering: 8% price advantage
