Taicang Port Disbursement Guide (2024 Comprehensive Edition v3)
- Vessel-Related Charges
- Tonnage Dues
- International vessels: ¥0.45/GT (Min ¥5,000)
- Domestic vessels: ¥0.30/GT (Min ¥3,000)
- Coastal vessels (Yangtze Delta): 20% reduction
- New: LNG carriers: Special rate ¥0.35/GT
- Port Dues
- ¥1.20/GT first 24hrs, then ¥0.60/GT per additional day
- 50% discount for vessels in transit (<6hrs)
- Empty container vessels: 30% reduction
- New: Vessels calling ≥10 times/year: 15% loyalty discount
- Pilotage Fees
- Basic pilotage: ¥0.25/GT (Min ¥3,000)
- Shifting: ¥0.15/GT (Min ¥2,000)
- Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
- Emergency pilotage: +50% surcharge
- New: River pilot segment: Additional ¥1,200
- Tug Charges
- Z-Tech 4500 (60t BP): ¥4,500/hour
- Z-Tech 6500 (80t BP): ¥6,000/hour
- Azimuth Stern Drive (100t BP): ¥7,500/hour
- Standby fee: 50% of hourly rate
- New: Tug escort in fog: +40% surcharge
- Berthage Fees
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- Container terminal: ¥8.00/m/hour
- Bulk terminal: ¥6.50/m/hour
Taicang Port Ro-Ro Berthage Fees
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- Standard Rate: ¥7.20 per meter per hour
- Minimum Charge: 4 hours per call
- Free Period: First 2 hours after berthing
- Overtime Surcharge (after free period): +25%
- Special Rates:
- Vehicle carriers (>200m LOA): ¥6.80/m/hour
- Military/government vessels: 50% discount
- LNG terminal: ¥12.00/m/hour
- New: Cruise terminal: ¥10.00/m/hour
- Free period: First 2 hours after berthing
- New: Overtime surcharge after free period: +25%
- Mooring/Unmooring
- Standard operation: ¥1,200 (up to 200m LOA)
- +Â¥200 per additional 20m
- Double mooring (tankers): +30%
- New: Emergency unmooring: ¥5,000 flat fee
- Light Dues
- Fixed fee: ¥1,500 per call
- Monthly pass for regular callers: ¥5,000
- New: LED navigation light verification: ¥800
- Quarantine Fees
- Health inspection: ¥800
- COVID-19 screening: ¥1,200/ship
- Fumigation:
- Full vessel: ¥15,000-25,000
- Cargo holds only: ¥5,000/hold
- Eco-friendly fumigants: +20%
- New: Vector control inspection: ¥1,500
- Customs Clearance
- Standard clearance: ¥1,200
- Express clearance (2hr): ¥3,000
- Overtime clearance: ¥800/hour
- New: Electronic clearance discount: 15%
- Barge Services
- Barge shifting: ¥1,500/hour
- Dedicated barge lanes: +Â¥500/trip
- New: Barge standby: ¥800/hour
- Hatch Operations
- Opening/closing: ¥800/hatch
- Mechanical failure surcharge: +50%
- New: Hydraulic hatch covers: +Â¥200/hatch
- Trimming Charges
- Bulk cargo: ¥3.50/ton
- Automated trimming discount: 15%
- New: Manual trimming: ¥5.00/ton
- Oil Boom Services
- Standard deployment: ¥2,500/operation
- Extended deployment: ¥500/hour
- New: Emergency deployment: ¥5,000 flat fee
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- Service Charges
- Bunkering Services
- LSFO 0.5%: ¥5,200/MT
- MGO: ¥6,800/MT
- LNG: ¥4,500/MT
- Service fee: ¥500/operation
- New: Bunker sampling: ¥300/sample
- Fresh Water Supply
- Standard supply: ¥25/ton (min 50 tons)
- Hose rental: ¥300/set
- Water quality certificate: ¥200
- New: Emergency water supply: +50% surcharge
- Garbage Disposal
- General waste: ¥800/ton (min ¥400)
- Plastic waste: ¥1,200/ton
- Food waste composting: ¥600/ton
- New: Hazardous waste: ¥2,500/ton
- Sludge Removal
- Standard removal: ¥1,500/ton (min ¥3,000)
- After-hours surcharge: +25%
- Sludge analysis report: ¥800
- New: Bilge water treatment: ¥2,000/m³
- Shore Power
- Standard voltage (400V/60Hz): ¥3.50/kWh
- High-voltage (6.6kV): ¥4.20/kWh
- Connection fee: ¥2,000
- New: Emergency power supply: ¥8.00/kWh
- Fire Services
- Standby: ¥1,500/hour
- Actual deployment: ¥4,000/hour
- Foam application: ¥8,000/operation
- New: CO2 system testing: ¥3,500
- Security Charges
- ISPS compliance check: ¥1,200
- Armed guards: ¥300/hour per guard
- Cybersecurity audit: ¥5,000
- New: Drone surveillance: ¥2,000/hour
- Ship Inspection
- Condition survey: ¥3,500
- Draft survey: ¥2,000
- New: Cargo hold inspection: ¥1,500/hold
- Fumigation Services
- Full vessel: ¥15,000-25,000
- Cargo holds only: ¥5,000/hold
- Eco-friendly fumigants: +20%
- New: Quick-release fumigation: +30%
- Crew Services
- Shuttle bus: ¥50/person/trip
- Medical evacuation: ¥8,000
- New: Crew medical checkup: ¥300/person
- Bunkering Services
- Cargo-Related Charges
- Cargo Dues
- General cargo: ¥5.00/ton
- Containers: ¥20/TEU (¥40/FEU)
- Dangerous goods: +30% surcharge
- Reefer containers: +Â¥10/TEU
- New: Out-of-gauge cargo: +50%
- Stevedoring
- General cargo: ¥15/ton
- Containers: ¥80/TEU (¥120/FEU)
- Breakbulk: ¥25/ton
- Overtime (after 1700): +50%
- New: Heavy lift (>100 tons): ¥50/ton
- Storage Fees
- Containers:
- First 5 days free
- Day 6-10: ¥10/TEU/day
- After 10 days: ¥20/TEU/day
- General cargo: ¥0.80/ton/day
- Cold storage: ¥15/ton/day
- New: Dangerous goods storage: +100%
- Containers:
- Tally Charges
- Basic tally: ¥0.30/ton (min ¥1,500)
- Container tally: ¥5/TEU
- Digital tally option: 10% discount
- New: Supervision tally: +50%
- Wharfage Fees
- Import/export: ¥3.00/ton
- Transshipment: ¥1.50/ton
- Project cargo: ¥8.00/ton
- New: Bulk grain: ¥2.00/ton
- Warehouse Charges
- Basic storage: ¥0.50/ton/day
- Bonded warehouse: ¥1.20/ton/day
- New: Climate-controlled warehouse: ¥8.00/ton/day
- Passenger Fees
- Cruise ships: ¥35/passenger
- Ferries: ¥15/passenger
- Yachts: ¥500/berth/day
- New: Crew member fee: ¥10/person
- Cargo Dues
- Other Charges
- Agency Fees
- Standard: ¥8,000-15,000 per call
- 24/7 emergency service: +Â¥3,000
- New: Weekend/holiday service: +50%
- Crew Expenses
- Shore passes: ¥100/person
- Crew changes: ¥2,500/person
- Visa extension: ¥800/person
- New: Crew training certification: ¥1,200/person
- Communication
- Port telephone: ¥5/minute
- WiFi access: ¥50/hour
- New: Satellite phone rental: ¥300/hour
- Miscellaneous
- Document certification: ¥200/page
- Notary services: ¥500/document
- New: Translation services: ¥150/page
- Agency Fees
- Cost Control Strategies
- Pre-Arrival Planning
- Submit complete documentation 72hrs in advance
- Digital pre-clearance saves 2-4 hours
- New: Advanced bunker booking: 5% discount
- Operational Efficiency
- Optimize cargo operations to minimize port time
- Synchronized operations reduce 15-20% costs
- New: Automated documentation: 10% time saving
- Discount Programs
- Green Ship Discount (5-15%)
- Off-peak calling (10% discount Nov-Feb)
- New: Bulk discount for >20 calls/year
- Service Bundling
- Negotiate package deals with service providers
- Combined waste/sludge disposal saves ¥1,500
- New: Integrated tug-pilotage packages
- Technology Utilization
- E-portal bookings save 5-7% on services
- Automated mooring reduces labor costs
- New: Digital twin simulations for operations planning
- Pre-Arrival Planning
- Important Notes
- All fees subject to 6% VAT
- Digital payment discount (2%)
- Dispute resolution: Port Authority Finance Dept (+86-512-5310-1288)
- Online dispute portal: dispute.taicangport.gov.cn
- New: 24/7 customer service hotline: +86-512-5310-1299
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