1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥12.5/GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥10.5/GT thereafter (Ube Port Ordinance No.15-2022)
– Port Dues: ¥8.3/GT (10% discount for vessels calling ≥6 times/year)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: ¥85,000 (vessels 500-10,000 GT), ¥120,000 (>10,000 GT)
– Shifting: ¥65,000 per move (Japan Coast Guard Notice No.2021-4)
– Towage:
– 2,400HP tug: ¥95,000/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– 3,200HP tug: ¥120,000/hour
– Berthage:
– General cargo berth: ¥18,000/LOA-meter/day
– Oil terminal: ¥22,000/LOA-meter/day
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥15,000 per operation (daytime), +30% night surcharge
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Lighthouse Association exemption)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: ¥35,000
– Extended inspection: ¥75,000/hour (Ministry of Health Order 42)
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic fee: ¥28,000
– Overtime: ¥15,000/hour (after 17:00)
– Barge Services:
– 500DWT barge: ¥180,000/day
– 1,000DWT barge: ¥250,000/day
– Hatch Operations:
– Opening/Closing: ¥25,000/hatch
– Mechanical damage inspection: ¥15,000/hatch
– Cargo Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: ¥3,500/ton
– Special cargo: ¥5,800/ton (dangerous goods)
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: ¥80,000
– Emergency deployment: ¥150,000 (within 2 hours)
2. Service Charges
– Fresh Water:
– Supply: ¥250/ton
– Testing fee: ¥12,000/sample (potability test)
– Bunkering:
– IFO380: Market price + ¥1,200/ton service charge
– MGO: Market price + ¥1,500/ton
– LNG: Special quotation required (72hr notice)
– Power Supply:
– 440V/60Hz: ¥8,000/hour
– 6.6kV/60Hz: ¥12,000/hour
– Waste Management:
– Garbage: ¥15,000/m³ (segregated), ¥25,000/m³ (mixed)
– Slops: ¥50,000 minimum, ¥8,000/m³ thereafter
– Hazardous waste: ¥85,000/m³ (special handling)
– Agency Fees:
– Minimum: ¥150,000/call
– Commission: 0.15% of freight (max ¥500,000)
– Tally Services:
– Bulk cargo: ¥1,200/man-hour (min 4 hours)
– Container: ¥650/TEU
– Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: ¥300,000/hold
– Aerial disinfection: ¥85,000 (Ministry of Agriculture requirement)
– Transportation:
– Crew shuttle: ¥5,000/person (airport)
– Pilot boat transfer: ¥25,000/trip (after hours)
– Fire Services:
– Standby: ¥12,000/hour
– Actual deployment: ¥85,000/hour + consumables
– ISPS Charges:
– Basic security: ¥45,000
– Enhanced measures: ¥120,000 (high-risk periods)
3. Cargo Handling Fees
– Cargo Dues:
– General: ¥42/ton
– Dangerous goods: ¥68/ton
– Project cargo: Special quotation
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥3,500/man-hour (gang of 6)
– Bulk: ¥2,800/ton (mechanical)
– Breakbulk: ¥4,200/ton
– Storage:
– Open yard: ¥650/ton/day
– Covered warehouse: ¥800/ton/day
– Refrigerated: ¥1,200/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Within port: ¥18,000/ton
– Outer anchorage: ¥25,000/ton
– Cargo Survey:
– Draft survey: ¥65,000
– Hatch inspection: ¥35,000
– Damage assessment: ¥45,000/hour
4. Crew-Related Costs
– Immigration:
– Crew change: ¥12,000/person
– Shore pass: ¥3,500/person
– Medical:
– Waste disposal: ¥8,000/container
– Emergency evacuation: ¥250,000 (helicopter standby)
– Communications:
– Postage: ¥2,500/kg (EMS)
– Courier: ¥4,500/document
– Provisions:
– Delivery fee: ¥15,000/order
– Cold storage: ¥8,000/day
5. Passenger Vessel Charges
– Passenger Fees:
– Domestic: ¥850/person
– International: ¥1,200/person
– Terminal Charges:
– Cruise vessels: ¥150,000 (LOA 200-300m), ¥220,000 (>300m)
– Ferry operations: ¥85,000/docking
6. Special Services
– Underwater Inspection: ¥350,000 (diver survey)
– Emergency Repair: ¥95,000/hour (dockyard labor)
– Ballast Water Sampling: ¥45,000 (MOE approved)
– Ship Arrest Services: ¥120,000/day (court order)
Cost Optimization Strategies:
1. Early Notification Discount: 15% reduction for submitting all documents 96hrs pre-arrival
2. Bundled Services: 10% discount when combining ≥3 services (tug+pilot+berthing)
3. Green Port Incentives:
– 20% discount for Tier III NOx vessels
– 15% for ships with approved BWMS
4. Loyalty Program: 5% rebate after 10 calls/year
5. Night Operations: 20% surcharge waiver for vessels completing cargo ops between 06:00-18:00
Safety & Compliance Notes:
– All hazardous cargo operations require 48hr prior notice (Port Safety Ordinance Art.17)
– Mandatory pre-departure stability calculation for bulk carriers (ClassNK requirement)
– Emergency contact: Ube Port Control VHF Ch.16 (24/7 monitoring)
