1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: ¥0.85/GT for international vessels, ¥0.45/GT for domestic (Japan Port Regulations Law Article 22-3). Minimum charge ¥50,000.
– Port Dues: ¥12,000 per entry + ¥6,000 per 24-hour period (vessels >100GT). Coastal vessels exempt first 48 hours.
– Pilotage Fees:
– Standard boarding: ¥25,000 (compulsory for vessels >500GT)
– Movement fee: ¥350/nautical mile (minimum ¥45,000)
– Night surcharge (2000-0600): 30% additional
– Tugboat Fees:
– 2000HP: ¥45,000/hour (minimum 3 hours)
– 4000HP: ¥75,000/hour
– 6000HP: ¥120,000/hour
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: ¥18,000/day (<50m), ¥35,000 (50-100m), ¥75,000 (>200m)
– Tanker berth: +15% surcharge
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥15,000 per operation (includes 4 lines)
– Light Dues: 0.002% of vessel value (annual payment, Japan Lighthouse Law)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥35,000
– Extended inspection: ¥8,000/hour (Quarantine Law Article 14)
– Medical waste disposal: ¥8,000/20kg container
– Customs Clearance:
– Standard declaration: ¥12,000
– Overtime (after 1700): ¥25,000/hour
– Barge Hire:
– 500T capacity: ¥60,000/day
– 1000T capacity: ¥95,000/day
– Hold Cleaning:
– Mechanical cleaning: ¥25,000/hour
– Manual cleaning: ¥15,000/hour per worker
– Trimming Charges:
– Bulk cargo: ¥15,000/hour
– Special cargo: ¥22,000/hour
– Oil Boom:
– Deployment: ¥80,000 setup
– Daily maintenance: ¥20,000/day
– Emergency deployment: ¥120,000 (response within 2 hours)
2. Service Charges (Operational Fees)
– Garbage Disposal:
– General waste: ¥5,000/m³
– Food waste: ¥3,500/m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥12,000/m³ (MARPOL Annex V compliance)
– Ship Inspection:
– Class society: ¥85,000/day
– Independent surveyor: ¥65,000/day
– Cargo inspection: ¥45,000/survey
– Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: ¥300,000 (phytosanitary requirement)
– Spot treatment: ¥150,000/compartment
– Launch Service:
– Standard transfer: ¥8,000/round trip (max 10 persons)
– Medical emergency: ¥15,000 (priority service)
– Fire Service:
– Standby: ¥45,000/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Actual deployment: ¥120,000/hour
– ISPS Charges:
– Standard fee: ¥28,000/port call
– Additional security: ¥15,000/hour (high-risk vessels)
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Potable water: ¥350/m³
– Connection fee: ¥15,000
– Emergency supply: ¥550/m³ (after hours)
– Bunkering:
– IFO380: Market price + ¥1,200/ton service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥1,500/ton
– LNG: Special arrangement required (72-hour notice)
– Shore Power:
– Standard connection: ¥7,000/hour
– High-voltage (6.6kV): ¥12,000/hour
– Sludge Disposal:
– Oily waste: ¥30,000/ton (with MARPOL receipt)
– Bilge water: ¥25,000/m³
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 1.2% of total disbursements (minimum ¥150,000)
– Additional services: ¥8,000/hour
– Tallying Service:
– Bulk cargo: ¥3,500/man-hour
– Breakbulk: ¥4,200/man-hour
– Container verification: ¥650/TEU
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥5,000/person
– Visa extension: ¥12,000/person
– Shore leave pass: ¥1,500/person/day
– Postage/Telecom:
– EMS shipping: ¥2,500 (0.5kg), ¥7,500 (5kg)
– Mobile SIM: ¥3,500/week (5GB data)
– Satellite phone: ¥850/minute
– Medical Services:
– Port clinic consultation: ¥15,000
– Emergency evacuation: ¥250,000 (helicopter)
– COVID-19 testing: ¥8,500/test
– Provisions:
– Fresh food delivery: ¥12,000/order (minimum)
– Bonded stores delivery: ¥8,000 + 5% customs fee
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Import general cargo: ¥120/ton
– Export general cargo: ¥100/ton
– Bulk commodities: ¥85/ton
– Dangerous goods: +25% surcharge
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥4,500/man-hour (6-man gang minimum)
– Bulk handling: ¥3,800/man-hour
– Container handling: ¥650/TEU (ship-to-shore)
– Stowage Planning:
– Bulk carrier plan: ¥25,000
– Special cargo plan: ¥45,000
– Hold Operations:
– Hatch opening/closing: ¥12,000/hatch
– Crane deployment: ¥8,000/hour
– Storage:
– Free period: 72 hours
– Covered warehouse: ¥800/ton/day
– Open yard: ¥550/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Within port: ¥50,000/500T barge movement
– Outer anchorage: ¥85,000/500T
– Cargo Tally:
– Bulk: ¥1,200/man-hour
– Breakbulk: ¥1,800/man-hour
– Warehouse Usage:
– Bonded area: ¥15,000/day for 500m²
– Refrigerated space: ¥25,000/day for 100m³
5. Special Vessel Categories
– Passenger Ships:
– Sanitation fee: ¥150/person
– Waste handling: ¥8,000/m³
– Gangway security: ¥12,000/day
– Fishing Vessels:
– Port dues discount: 30% (Hokkaido Ordinance No. 142)
– Ice supply: ¥3,500/ton
– Net repair: ¥15,000/hour
– Naval/Research Vessels:
– Light dues exemption
– Priority berthing available
6. Contingency Costs
– Storm Mooring:
– Typhoon warning: 200% standard berthage
– Special anchors: ¥25,000/unit
– Emergency Repair:
– Dry dock: ¥1,200,000/day
– Afloat repair: ¥85,000/hour (diver)
– Overtime Charges:
– Weekdays (1700-2200): 150% normal rate
– Weekends/holidays: 200% rate
– Pollution Control:
– Oil spill response: ¥850,000 initial deployment
– Cleanup operations: ¥120,000/hour
Cost Optimization Strategies:
1. Early Notification Discount: 5% reduction for submitting complete ETA documents 96+ hours in advance
2. Bunker Tax Exemption: International voyages qualify for Hokkaido tax refund (¥850/ton)
3. Green Port Incentives:
– 5% discount for IMO Tier III vessels
– 3% discount for using shore power
4. Volume Discounts:
– 10% reduction for >10,000T cargo handling
– 15% reduction for >20,000T bulk operations
5. Pre-payment Benefits: 2% discount for settling accounts 24 hours before departure
Safety Critical Notes:
1. Mandatory winter operations (Nov-Mar):
– Icebreaker escort: ¥180,000/day (when declared necessary)
– Special mooring heaters: ¥25,000/day
2. Emergency contacts:
– Port Control: VHF Ch.16/12 (24/7 monitoring)
– Medical Emergency: Dial 119 (Japanese/English)
3. Navigation warnings:
– Fog season (May-July) radar assistance available
– Strong currents at Berth 3-5 require additional tugs
