1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– International vessels: 0.48 RMB/GT per day (Yangjiang Port Notice No.YJ-2023-12)
– Domestic vessels: 0.32 RMB/GT per day (China Port Pricing Rule Art.7)
– Minimum charge: 500 RMB/day
– Port Dues:
– Import/Export: 0.55 RMB/GT (Max 50,000 RMB)
– Domestic: 0.35 RMB/GT (Max 30,000 RMB)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: 0.35 RMB/GT (Min 3,000 RMB)
– Shifting between berths: 0.18 RMB/GT (Min 2,000 RMB)
– Dangerous cargo surcharge: +20% (IMDG Code compliance)
– Towage Fees:
– <5,000 HP: 3,200 RMB/hour (first 2 hours), then 2,800 RMB/hour – >5,000 HP: 4,800 RMB/hour (first 2 hours), then 4,200 RMB/hour
– Emergency towing: +50% (SOLAS Chapter V)
– Berthage Fees:
– Commercial berths: 0.055 RMB/GT/day
– Anchorages: 0.028 RMB/GT/day
– Overtime surcharge (2200-0600): +30%
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime (0600-1800): 850 RMB/operation
– Nighttime: 1,100 RMB/operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (China MSA Circular 2019-5)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Health inspection: 400 RMB (vessels >10,000 GT)
– Deratting exemption: 300 RMB (valid 6 months)
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic fee: 180 RMB/document
– Overtime clearance: +100% (after 1700 hrs)
– Lighterage:
– Standard rate: 55 RMB/ton (<10nm)
– Dangerous cargo: +35% (IMDG Class)
– Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: 22 RMB/m³ (including disposal)
– Tank cleaning: 35 RMB/m³ (with gas-free certificate)
– Cargo Trimming:
– Mechanical trimming: 18 RMB/ton
– Manual trimming: 25 RMB/ton
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for tankers: 2,200 RMB/operation
– Emergency deployment: 3,500 RMB (within 1 hour)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: 180 RMB/m³
– Operational waste: 220 RMB/m³
– Hazardous waste: 550 RMB/m³ (MARPOL Annex V)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Standard survey: 3,500 RMB (8 hours)
– Detailed survey: 5,500 RMB (includes tank inspection)
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: 8,500 RMB (AQSIQ certified)
– Cargo holds only: 4,500 RMB
– Emergency fumigation: +40%
– Water Taxi:
– Daytime: 550 RMB/trip (max 10 persons)
– Nighttime: 750 RMB/trip
– Fire Services:
– Standby: 1,200 RMB/hour (min 4 hours)
– Actual firefighting: 5,000 RMB/hour + consumables
– ISPS Security:
– Basic fee: 0.025 RMB/GT
– Additional guards: 150 RMB/hour per guard
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Standard delivery: 28 RMB/ton
– Emergency supply: +50%
– Bunkering:
– Service fee: 55 RMB/ton (excluding fuel cost)
– Barge hire: 4,000 RMB/day
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: 800 RMB
– Consumption: 1.25 RMB/kWh (State Grid Rate)
– Waste Oil Disposal:
– <10 m³: 350 RMB/m³ – >10 m³: 320 RMB/m³
– Sewage Pump-out:
– Black water: 180 RMB/m³
– Grey water: 120 RMB/m³
– Ship Agency:
– Minimum fee: 6,000 RMB/call
– Commission: 0.28% of freight
– Tally Services:
– Bulk cargo: 0.35 RMB/ton
– Breakbulk: 0.60 RMB/package
– Containers: 18 RMB/TEU
3. Crew & Administrative
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: 250 RMB/person
– Transportation: 220 RMB/person (airport-port)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: 500 RMB
– Emergency evacuation: Actual cost + 15%
– Communication:
– Official fax: 15 RMB/page
– Document courier: 200 RMB (local)
– Notary Services:
– Protest note: 600 RMB
– Sea protest: 800 RMB
– Translation:
– Standard documents: 180 RMB/page
– Technical manuals: 220 RMB/page
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: 1.45 RMB/ton
– Containers: 0.75 RMB/TEU
– RO-RO: 2.20 RMB/lane meter
– Stevedoring:
– Bulk (mechanical): 19 RMB/ton
– Bulk (manual): 28 RMB/ton
– Breakbulk: 30 RMB/ton
– Stowage Planning:
– Basic plan: 800 RMB/vessel
– Detailed plan: 1,500 RMB
– Storage:
– Open yard: 0.85 RMB/ton/day
– Covered warehouse: 1.20 RMB/ton/day
– Refrigerated: 5.50 RMB/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Daytime: 60 RMB/ton
– Nighttime: 78 RMB/ton
– Cargo Tally:
– Supervision: 250 RMB/hour
– Full tally: 0.40 RMB/ton
– Warehouse Usage:
– Standard: 2.20 RMB/m²/day
– Bonded: 3.50 RMB/m²/day
5. Special Vessel Categories
– Passenger Ships:
– Port dues discount: 55%
– Priority berthing available
– Fishing Vessels:
– Exempt from light dues
– Special berthing rates apply
– Naval/Government:
– Fee waiver with official note
– Security clearance required
6. Cost Control & Safety Measures
– Pre-arrival Checklist:
– Complete documentation 48h prior
– Confirm bunker requirements
– Verify crew health status
– Operational Discounts:
– Green ship discount: 5% (EIAPP certified)
– Frequent caller program (>10 calls/year): 8%
– Safety Compliance:
– Mandatory pre-departure checklist
– Free safety equipment inspection
– 24/7 port emergency contact: +86 662 12395 (official port number)
Important Notes
– All fees exclude 6% VAT (13% for fuel)
– USD payments at official PBOC rate
– Dispute resolution through Yangjiang Maritime Court
– Environmental fees non-negotiable
– 24-hour advance notice for hazardous ops
