1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: ¥3.20 per GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥2.80 per GT thereafter. Source: Yanai Port Tariff No.2023-01.
– Port Dues: ¥15,000 base fee + ¥50 per GT. Daily rate after 48 hours: ¥25 per GT.
– Pilotage Fee:
– Entry/Exit: ¥45,000 for vessels 500-10,000 GT, ¥60,000 for >10,000 GT
– Shifting: ¥25,000 per movement within port limits
– Towage Fee:
– 1,200HP tug: ¥85,000/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– 2,400HP tug: ¥120,000/hour
– Berthage Fee:
– General Cargo Berth: ¥18,000/day for <100m LOA, ¥25,000/day for 100-150m
– Container Terminal: Additional 15% surcharge
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥8,000 per operation (4 lines standard)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2022-12)
– Quarantine Inspection: ¥32,000 standard fee (MHLW Ordinance 42)
– Customs Clearance: ¥12,000 base fee + ¥500 per declaration item
– Barge Services: ¥45,000/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Hold Cleaning: ¥15,000 per hatch (dry bulk), ¥25,000 (refrigerated)
– Cargo Trimming: ¥800 per metric ton for bulk cargo
– Oil Boom: ¥1,200 per meter deployed (mandatory for tankers)
2. Service Charges (Operational Costs)
– Garbage Disposal:
– <100 GT: ¥8,000 – 100-500 GT: ¥15,000 – >500 GT: ¥25,000
– Ship Inspection Fees:
– Class survey: ¥85,000/day
– PSC inspection: No charge unless deficiencies found
– Fumigation Services:
– Full vessel: ¥350,000
– Per hold: ¥75,000
– Water Taxi: ¥5,000 per trip (max 6 persons)
– Fire Watch: ¥12,000/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– ISPS Compliance: ¥18,000 per port call
– Fresh Water Supply: ¥300 per cubic meter
– Bunkering Services:
– IFO 180: Market price + ¥1,500/MT service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥2,000/MT
– Shore Power Connection: ¥15,000/hour (400V/60Hz)
– Waste Oil Disposal: ¥45,000 per cubic meter
– Sludge Removal: ¥38,000 per cubic meter
3. Agency & Crew Services
– Ship Agency Fee: 0.25% of total disbursements (minimum ¥150,000)
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥850/MT
– Containers: ¥1,200/TEU
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥8,500 per crew
– Transportation: ¥25,000 per vehicle (airport transfer)
– Communication Services:
– Port WiFi: ¥1,500/day
– SIM Cards: ¥3,000 (1GB data)
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues: ¥120/MT for general cargo, ¥180/MT for dangerous goods
– Loading/Unloading:
– Bulk: ¥650/MT
– Breakbulk: ¥850/MT
– Ro-Ro: ¥1,200/unit
– Storage Fees:
– First 3 days free
– Days 4-7: ¥25/MT/day
– After 7 days: ¥40/MT/day
– Lighterage: ¥55,000 per barge movement
– Tally Services: ¥3,500 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Warehouse Usage: ¥30/MT/day (bonded area 15% premium)
5. Special Situation Charges
– Overtime Labor: 150% normal rate (after 1700hrs/weekends)
– Heavy Lift Surcharge: 25% base rate for >50 ton lifts
– Emergency Berthing: 200% normal berthage during typhoons
– Customs Examination: ¥65,000 per container (if selected)
Safety-Critical Notes
– All tankers must maintain 200m oil boom deployment during operations
– Fire extinguishers must be certified within last 12 months (Japan Fire Service Law)
– Gangway watch mandatory between 2200-0600 (Port Security Ordinance)
– Radioactive cargo requires 72-hour pre-notification
Cost Optimization Strategies
– Advanced bunker booking (5% discount for 72hr notice)
– Combined pilot/tug operations (10% package discount)
– Off-peak cargo operations (15% reduction 0000-0800)
– Groupage for small shipments (minimum 20MT lots)
– Pre-cleared waste documentation (MARPOL Annex V compliance)
