- Vessel-Related Charges:
– Port Dues:
* Base rate: $0.085 per GT (minimum $600)
* Discounts:
– 10% for Green Ships (ESI>30)
– 5% for frequent callers (>12 calls/year)
– Additional 5% for LNG-powered vessels
* NEW: Carbon-neutral vessels: 7% discount (verified by TPA)
– Pilotage Fees:
* Entry/Departure: $0.32 per GT (min $1,200)
* Shifting: $0.28 per GT (min $900)
* Special berths (29-33): +20% surcharge
* Night surcharge: +25% (2000-0600)
* VLCC surcharge: +15%
* NEW: Emergency pilotage: 2x standard rate
– Tug Charges:
* 80T bollard pull: $850/hour (first 2 hours)
* 100T bollard pull: $1,100/hour
* 120T bollard pull: $1,350/hour
* Standby rate: 60% of working rate
* NEW: Adverse weather surcharge: +40% (Beaufort 7+)
– Berth Fees:
* General cargo: $0.55/m²/day
* Container ships: $0.65/m²/day
* Oil tankers: $0.75/m²/day (hazardous surcharge +15%)
* Cruise ships: $0.85/m²/day
* NEW: Military vessels: 50% discount (Govt. verification required) - Mooring Services:
– Mooring/Unmooring:
* <200m LOA: $350 per operation * >200m LOA: $450 per operation
* Extra-long vessels (>300m): +$100
* NEW: Double operations (tidal conditions): +$150
– Light Dues:
* $0.015 per GT (max $3,000 per call)
* NEW: Temporary light removal: $250 fee
– Quarantine Fees:
* Standard inspection: $400
* Extended inspection: $750 (if required)
* Emergency medical inspection: $1,200
* NEW: Vector control treatment: $600 per application - Operational Services:
– Bunkering Services:
* Delivery charge: $25 per metric ton
* Barging fee: $1,200 per operation
* LNG bunkering: $35 per metric ton
* NEW: Biofuel premium: +$8 per ton
– Fresh Water Supply:
* $3.20 per ton (minimum 50 tons)
* Emergency supply: +30% surcharge
* NEW: Potable water testing: $85 per sample
– Garbage Disposal:
* General waste: $120 per cubic meter
* Hazardous waste: $450 per cubic meter
* Food waste: $85 per cubic meter
* NEW: Medical waste: $650 per cubic meter - Cargo Handling Charges:
– Cargo Wharfage:
* Containers: $12/TEU (import/export)
* Bulk cargo: $1.20 per metric ton
* Breakbulk: $2.80 per revenue ton
* RO-RO: $3.50 per lane meter
* NEW: Project cargo: $4.20 per metric ton
– Stevedoring:
* Container handling: $85 per move
* Bulk loading: $3.50 per metric ton
* Heavy lift (>100T): $250 per ton
* NEW: Dangerous goods handling: +25% surcharge
– Storage Fees:
* First 5 days free, then $0.30/m²/day
* Refrigerated containers: $4.50/TEU/day
* NEW: Bonded warehouse: $0.45/m²/day - Special Services:
– Sludge Removal:
* $150 per cubic meter (min 5m³)
* NEW: Tank cleaning verification: $300 per tank
– Fire Services:
* Standby: $350 per hour
* Active deployment: $1,200 per hour
* Foam application: $2,500 per incident
* NEW: CO2 system activation: $3,800
– Ship Chandler Services:
* Delivery fee: $120 per trip
* After-hours: +50% surcharge
* Bonded stores clearance: $85
* NEW: Medical supply delivery: +$100 fee - Additional Charges:
– Port Security Fee:
* $0.02 per GT (min $200, max $1,500)
* NEW: Armed guards: $250 per day
– Customs Clearance:
* Standard: $350 per vessel
* Express service: $600 (2-hour processing)
* NEW: Temporary import: $850
– Ship Agency Fee:
* 0.15% of total port charges (min $800)
* NEW: Crew change handling: $150 per person
– Lashing Services:
* $12 per container
* Storm lashing: $18 per container
* NEW: Special cargo lashing: $25 per unit - Cost Control Measures:
– Pre-arrival Planning:
* Submit complete documentation 72h prior to avoid delays ($500/hour demurrage)
* NEW: Digital submission discount: 3% fee reduction
– Bunkering Optimization:
* Coordinate with tide schedules for fuel efficiency
* NEW: Group purchasing: 8% volume discount
– Waste Management:
* Consolidate waste types to minimize handling charges
* NEW: Pre-sorting discount: 12% reduction
– Off-peak Operations:
* Request night shifts for 15% labor cost reduction
* Weekend cargo operations: 10% discount
* NEW: Holiday operations: 20% discount (prior approval) - Safety Critical Notes:
– All hazardous material handling requires pre-approval (72h notice)
– Emergency towing arrangements must be verified before entry
– Gangway safety nets mandatory for vessels >15m freeboard
– NEW: COVID-19 protocols still apply for medical waste - Final Validation:
– All amounts in USD (conversion rate 1 USD = 31.5 TWD)
– Emergency contact: +886-4-2656-2000 (TPA Operations)
Port Disbursement Guides of Taichung Port
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