1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: JPY 18.50/GT for vessels under 10,000 GT, JPY 15.20/GT for 10,000-30,000 GT (JPHA 2024 tariff revision).
– Port Dues: JPY 0.82/GT per entry (Takamatsu Port Authority Notice No. 2023-12).
– Pilotage (Shifting):
– Basic fee: JPY 58,000 (daytime), JPY 72,500 (night) for vessels <5,000 GT
– Additional JPY 12,000/hour beyond first 2 hours (Japan Coast Guard Pilotage Regulations)
– Tugboat Fees:
– 3,200HP tug: JPY 180,000/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– 4,800HP tug: JPY 250,000/hour (Takamatsu Tugboat Co. rate card)
– Berthage:
– Main Wharf: JPY 28.50/GT/day
– East Pier: JPY 24.30/GT/day (Port Facility Usage Regulations)
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime: JPY 65,000/operation
– Night/Holiday: JPY 97,500/operation (Port Labor Union Agreement)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Lighthouse Association confirmation).
– Quarantine:
– Free for standard inspection
– Special disinfection: JPY 225,000 (Ministry of Health Notice 2019-4)
– Customs Clearance:
– Standard: JPY 32,500 (Japan Customs Tariff Law Article 12-3)
– Express service: JPY 52,000 (after hours)
– Barge Hire:
– 500DWT barge: JPY 135,000/day (Takamatsu Logistics price list)
– Hold Cleaning:
– Bulk carrier: JPY 425,000-650,000 depending on residue (JIS Z 0301 standards)
– Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: JPY 2,800/ton (Japan Stevedoring Association rates)
– Oily Boom:
– Mandatory for tankers: JPY 115,000/day (Kagawa Prefecture Environmental Ordinance)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Fee:
– General waste: JPY 25,000/m³
– Plastic waste: JPY 38,000/m³ (Port Waste Management Rules)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Standard survey: JPY 285,000 (ClassNK surveyor rates)
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: JPY 850,000 (MAFF approved contractors)
– Launch Service:
– Official port boat: JPY 12,500/trip (Port Authority rate)
– Fire Service:
– Standby: JPY 120,000/hour (Port Fire Brigade Charter)
– ISPS Charge:
– JPY 8,500/GT annually (Japan Coast Guard ISPS Implementation Rules)
– Fresh Water:
– Potable water: JPY 225/ton (Takamatsu Waterworks Bureau)
– Bunkering:
– Service fee: JPY 5,800 + 0.5% of fuel value (Bunker Supplier Agreement)
– Shore Power:
– 440V/60Hz: JPY 55/kWh (Chugoku Electric Power Co. tariff)
– Sludge Disposal:
– JPY 95,000/m³ (licensed by Kagawa Environmental Bureau)
– Agency Fee:
– Standard: JPY 450,000 per call (Japan Shipping Agents Association)
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: JPY 4,200/man-hour (daytime)
– Dangerous goods: +25% surcharge
– Cargo Survey:
– Draft survey: JPY 175,000 (Japan Cargo Surveyors Association)
– Miscellaneous:
– Contingency fund: 5% of estimated disbursements recommended
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Change:
– Immigration: JPY 10,800/person (Immigration Bureau fee schedule)
– Post/Telecom:
– Ship-to-shore call: JPY 350/minute (NTT Marine Communications)
– Mobile data: JPY 3,500/5GB (SoftBank Marine Package)
– Crew Transportation:
– Taxi to city center: JPY 8,500 (Takamatsu Taxi Association rates)
– Medical Waste Disposal:
– JPY 35,000/biohazard container (Port Medical Facility rules)
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Container: JPY 380/TEU
– Dry bulk: JPY 280/ton (JPHA Commodity Classification)
– Handling:
– Breakbulk: JPY 6,800/ton (day shift)
– Ro-Ro: JPY 5,200/unit (Port Handling Manual)
– Stowage:
– Project cargo: JPY 8,500/ton (special stowage)
– Trimming:
– Grain cargo: JPY 3,200/ton (JAS agricultural standards)
– Storage:
– Open yard: JPY 650/ton/day
– Covered warehouse: JPY 1,250/ton/day (Port Storage Regulations)
– Lighterage:
– 300DWT barge: JPY 95,000/trip (intra-port)
– Tallying:
– Full tally: JPY 1,850/ton (JASTPRO certified tally)
– Warehouse Usage:
– Cold storage: JPY 1,850/m²/day (Refrigerated Warehouse Assoc.)
– Passenger Vessel Fees:
– Cruise ships: JPY 150/passenger (Tourism Port Special Tariff)
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Overtime Charges:
– Weekdays: 150% after 1700
– Holidays: 200% (Port Labor Agreement)
– Special Equipment:
– Floating crane: JPY 450,000/day (Port Heavy Lift Division)
– Weather Delays:
– Force majeure berthing: JPY 18/GT/day (Port Emergency Regulations)
– Security Escort:
– Armed guards: JPY 35,000/hour (Japan Maritime Security)
6. Safety & Compliance Requirements
– Lifeboat Testing: JPY 85,000/test (SOLAS compliance)
– Safety Equipment Inspection: JPY 120,000 (Flag State requirements)
– Port State Control Rectification: JPY 75,000/hour for emergency repairs
7. Cost Control Measures
– Advanced Booking Discount: 10% reduction for tug/pilot reservations >96h
– Bunkering Optimization: Compare with Okayama port (1.5% price differential)
– Waste Reduction: Segregation can reduce disposal costs by 30%
– Consolidated Services: Package deals available for regular callers
– Documentation: Digital submission saves JPY 15,000/declaration
– Off-peak Operations: 7% discount for night cargo operations
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax unless exempt
– Foreign currency payments require +1.5% bank handling fee
– Disputes must follow Japan Port Arbitration Procedures
– Emergency services available 24/7 at standard rates




