1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.42 RMB/NT for international vessels (MOT Notice [2020] No.24)
– 0.25 RMB/NT for domestic vessels
– Minimum charge: 500 RMB per call
– Port Dues:
– International: 0.71 RMB/GT (max 50,000 RMB)
– Domestic: 0.35 RMB/GT (max 25,000 RMB)
– 50% discount for vessels in ballast
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: 0.45 RMB/GT (min 4,500 RMB)
– Additional 20% for night operations (2200-0600)
– Shifting between berths: 0.30 RMB/GT (min 3,000 RMB)
– Tugboat Fees:
– 3,200 RMB/hour (2,400 HP)
– 4,800 RMB/hour (3,200 HP)
– 6,400 RMB/hour (4,800 HP)
– Mandatory minimum 2 tugs for vessels >20,000 DWT
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo: 0.12 RMB/GT/day
– Container: 0.15 RMB/GT/day
– First 4 hours free, then prorated hourly
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– 1,200 RMB/operation (vessels <10,000 GT) – 1,800 RMB/operation (vessels >10,000 GT)
– Light Dues:
– 0.08 RMB/GT for international vessels
– Included in port dues for domestic
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: 800 RMB
– Extended inspection: 1,500 RMB
– Overtime charges: 300 RMB/hour after 1700
– Clearance Fees:
– Standard departure clearance: 300 RMB
– Express clearance (2hr): 600 RMB
– Lighterage:
– Standard rate: 18 RMB/ton
– Dangerous cargo: +30% surcharge
– Hatch Operations:
– Opening/Closing: 400 RMB/hatch
– Heavy lift (>20ton): +50% surcharge
– Cargo Trimming:
– Manual trimming: 8 RMB/ton
– Mechanical trimming: 5 RMB/ton
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: 3,000 RMB/day
– Emergency deployment: 5,000 RMB + 1,000 RMB/hour
2. Service-Related Charges
– Garbage Collection:
– Standard: 150 RMB/m³
– Hazardous waste: 450 RMB/m³
– Medical waste: 300 RMB/20kg bag
– Pre-delivery Inspection:
– Class survey: 4,500 RMB
– P&I survey: 3,800 RMB
– Charterer’s survey: 3,200 RMB
– Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: 4,500 RMB/hold
– Heat treatment: 8,000 RMB/hold
– AQSIQ certified operators only
– Launch Service:
– Standard transfer: 600 RMB/trip
– Medical emergency: 1,200 RMB/trip
– 24/7 availability
– Firefighting:
– Standby charge: 1,200 RMB/hour
– Minimum 4 hours
– Actual firefighting: 5,000 RMB/hour
– ISPS Charges:
– 0.025 RMB/GT per call
– Maximum 8,000 RMB
– Fresh Water:
– Standard supply: 25 RMB/ton
– Emergency supply: 40 RMB/ton
– Minimum 50 tons
– Bunkering:
– Service fee: 80 RMB/ton
– Barging fee: 1,500 RMB/operation
– Testing fee: 1,200 RMB/sample
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: 2,000 RMB
– Consumption: 1.5 RMB/kWh
– Available at Berths 5-8 only
– Sludge Disposal:
– Oily water: 350 RMB/m³
– Bilge waste: 400 RMB/m³
– Certified MARPOL facility
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.25% of freight
– Minimum: 6,000 RMB
– Maximum: 30,000 RMB
– Tally Services:
– Bulk cargo: 0.8 RMB/ton
– Breakbulk: 1.5 RMB/ton
– Containers: 15 RMB/TEU
3. Crew & Administrative
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: 200 RMB/person
– Fast-track service: 400 RMB/person
– Mandatory PCR test: 120 RMB/test
– Medical Services:
– Doctor consultation: 300 RMB
– Emergency evacuation: 8,000 RMB+
– Pharmacy services available
– Communication:
– Postage service: Cost + 15%
– SIM cards: 100 RMB (includes 50 RMB credit)
– WiFi access: 50 RMB/hour
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Export: 1.2 RMB/ton
– Import: 2.4 RMB/ton
– Transshipment: 0.6 RMB/ton
– Handling Charges:
– Bulk grain: 12 RMB/ton
– Coal: 10 RMB/ton
– Containers:
– 200 RMB/TEU (standard)
– 300 RMB/TEU (reefer)
– 400 RMB/TEU (OOG)
– Storage:
– Free period: 5 days
– Days 6-10: 0.8 RMB/ton/day
– Days 11+: 1.5 RMB/ton/day
– Wharfage:
– General cargo: 6 RMB/ton
– Project cargo: 15 RMB/ton
– Ro-Ro: 8 RMB/linear meter
– Passenger Fees:
– Terminal fee: 3 RMB/passenger
– Luggage: 1 RMB/piece
– Vehicle: 50 RMB/unit
5. Special Circumstances Charges
– Overtime:
– Weekdays after 1700: +50%
– Weekends/holidays: +100%
– Minimum 2 hours
– Emergency:
– Tug standby: 2,000 RMB/hour
– Pilot standby: 1,000 RMB/hour
– Medical standby: 1,500 RMB/hour
– Weather Delays:
– First 6 hours: no charge
– Thereafter: 20% of berthage fee/hour
Cost Optimization Strategies
1. Submit complete documentation 72h prior to arrival
2. Schedule operations during standard working hours (0800-1700)
3. Combine multiple services into single transactions
4. Utilize free storage period effectively
5. Negotiate long-term service agreements
6. Pre-arrange bunkering and provisions
7. Consider off-peak port calls (Wed-Thu typically less busy)
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 6% VAT
– USD payments accepted at official exchange rate
– Disputes must be filed within 7 days
– Winter operations (Dec-Feb) may incur additional charges
– Hazardous cargo requires 96h pre-notification
