1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– Commercial vessels: ¥3.50-¥4.20 per GT (Mie Prefecture Ordinance No. 12-2022)
– Fishing vessels: 60% of commercial rate
– Government vessels: Exempt (Japan Port Law Article 38-2)
– Port Dues:
– International vessels:
– <10,000GT: ¥1.80 per GT
– ≥10,000GT: ¥2.50 per GT
– Domestic vessels: 30% discount on international rates
– Lay-up vessels: 50% reduction after 15 days
– Pilotage:
– Entrance/Exit:
– Daytime (0600-1800):
– <200m LOA: ¥45,000 – 200-300m LOA: ¥80,000 – >300m LOA: ¥120,000
– Night/Holiday: +35% surcharge
– Shifting:
– Within same basin: ¥25,000-¥40,000
– Cross-basin: ¥50,000-¥60,000
– Compulsory pilotage zone: 3nm from breakwater (JCG Notice 2023-11)
– Towage:
– Standard assist (2 tugs):
– <50,000GT: ¥160,000-¥240,000
– ≥50,000GT: ¥260,000-¥360,000
– Emergency towage: 3x standard rate
– Standby charge: ¥18,000 per tug/hour
– Berthage:
– North Terminal:
– Container berths: ¥28 per GT/day
– Oil terminal: ¥26 per GT/day
– South Terminal:
– General cargo: ¥22 per GT/day
– RO-RO: ¥24 per GT/day
– First 2 hours free for quick turnaround
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime:
– <200m LOA: ¥20,000
– ≥200m LOA: ¥35,000
– Night/Holiday: +30% (JPA Tariff Section 5.8)
– Additional lines: ¥5,000 per line
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Lighthouse Law Article 12)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection (Pratique): ¥60,000
– Additional measures:
– Health declaration review: ¥15,000
– Crew medical checks: ¥8,000/person
– Ship sanitation control: ¥120,000
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic clearance: ¥35,000
– Cargo declaration: ¥5,000 per HS code
– Temporary import: ¥25,000 additional
– Barge Handling:
– Ship-to-barge transfer: ¥25,000 per operation
– Barge shifting: ¥15,000 per move
– Barge standby: ¥10,000/hour
– Cargo Hold Work:
– Opening/Closing:
– Mechanical: ¥6,000-¥12,000 per hatch
– Manual: +¥4,000 per hatch
– Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: ¥12,000-¥18,000/hour
– Special cargo (e.g., steel coils): ¥20,000-¥25,000/hour
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: ¥60,000 (4-hour minimum)
– Extended deployment: ¥15,000/hour
– Emergency response: ¥200,000 base + actual costs
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Fee:
– Category I (Plastics): ¥18,000/m³
– Category II (Food waste): ¥8,000/m³
– Category III (Operational waste): ¥12,000/m³
– MARPOL Annex V compliance certificate required
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Dry cargo vessels: ¥180,000-¥280,000
– Tankers: ¥220,000-¥350,000
– Time charter basis: ¥25,000/hour
– Fumigation:
– Methyl bromide treatment: ¥280,000-¥380,000
– Heat treatment: ¥350,000-¥450,000
– Crew accommodation treatment: ¥150,000
– 24-hour quarantine period mandatory
– Launch Service:
– Personnel transfer: ¥12,000 per trip (max 6 persons)
– Emergency medical: ¥35,000 (priority service)
– Customs launch: ¥8,000 per officer transfer
– Firefighting:
– Standby:
– 1 fireboat: ¥65,000/4 hours
– 2 fireboats: ¥110,000/4 hours
– Actual deployment: ¥85,000 per fireboat/hour
– Hot work monitoring: ¥15,000/hour
– ISPS Charge:
– Level 1: ¥6 per GT
– Level 2: ¥9 per GT
– Level 3: ¥12 per GT
– Minimum charge: ¥75,000 per call
– Water Supply:
– Potable water:
– <100 tons: ¥700/ton
– ≥100 tons: ¥550/ton
– Technical water: ¥350/ton (non-potable)
– Hose rental: ¥5,000 per set
– Bunkering Service:
– Service fee:
– <500 tons: ¥4,000
– ≥500 tons: ¥7,500
– Barge connection: ¥12,000 per operation
– Sampling/analysis: ¥15,000 per test
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: ¥25,000 (one-time)
– Usage rate:
– 440V: ¥95/kWh
– 6.6kV: ¥85/kWh
– Cable handling: ¥8,000 per connection
– Waste Reception:
– Oily water:
– <10m³: ¥18,000/m³
– ≥10m³: ¥15,000/m³
– Sewage: ¥12,000/m³
– Chemical waste: ¥35,000/m³
– Slop Reception:
– Tank washings: ¥22,000-¥38,000/m³
– Cargo residues: ¥25,000-¥45,000/m³
– Minimum charge: ¥50,000 per discharge
– Agency Fee:
– Full service: 0.28% of freight (min ¥175,000)
– Husbandry only: ¥85,000 per call
– Additional services: ¥8,500 per man-hour
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo gangs: ¥450-¥750 per man-hour
– Specialized handling:
– Project cargo: +40%
– Dangerous goods: +35%
– Reefer containers: +¥1,500 per unit
– Newly Added:
– Dynamic Positioning Assistance: ¥45,000/hour
– Gangway Rental: ¥15,000/day
– Freshwater Bunkering Analysis: ¥12,000 per test
– Ballast Water Management Recording: ¥18,000 per operation
3. Crew-Related Expenses
– Crew Changes:
– Normal processing (48h): ¥25,000 per person
– Urgent processing (24h): ¥40,000 per person
– Visa overstay regularization: ¥35,000 per person
– Post/Telecom:
– Registered mail: ¥3,500 per kg
– Ship’s telephone: ¥850/minute
– Internet packages:
– 1GB: ¥5,500
– 5GB: ¥18,000
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: ¥25,000 per consultation
– Hospital transfer: ¥45,000 (including ambulance)
– COVID-19 testing: ¥12,000 per test
– Cash Services:
– Cash advance: 2% fee (min ¥7,000)
– Western Union transfer: ¥4,500 per transaction
– Newly Added:
– Crew Vaccination: ¥8,000 per dose (WHO approved)
– Maritime Declaration of Health: ¥6,000 processing
– Crew Training Certificates: ¥15,000 per document
– Seafarer Welfare Fund Contribution: ¥1,500 per crew/day
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Bulk commodities:
– Coal/ore: ¥55/ton
– Grain: ¥65/ton
– Cement: ¥70/ton
– Liquid bulk:
– Crude oil: ¥85/ton
– Chemicals: ¥95-¥120/ton (IMO class dependent)
– Containers:
– Empty: ¥40/TEU
– Laden: ¥80/TEU
– Handling Charges:
– Breakbulk:
– <3 ton pieces: ¥900/ton
– ≥3 ton pieces: ¥1,400/ton
– Project cargo:
– <50 tons: ¥2,200/ton
– ≥50 tons: ¥3,000/ton
– RO-RO units: ¥1,800 per lane meter
– Storage:
– Container yard:
– Free period: 5 days
– Days 6-10: ¥60/TEU/day
– After day 10: ¥90/TEU/day
– Bulk storage:
– Shed: ¥85/ton/day
– Open: ¥60/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Within port limits: ¥1,800/ton
– Outer anchorage: ¥2,800/ton
– Night operations: +25%
– Tallying:
– Full tally:
– Bulk: ¥450/ton
– Breakbulk: ¥600/ton
– Supervision only: ¥25,000 per shift
– Newly Added:
– Temperature-Controlled Storage:
– -25°C to 0°C: ¥180/ton/day
+1°C to +15°C: ¥120/ton/day
– Hazardous Cargo Segregation: ¥35,000 per lot
– Customs Examination Supervision: ¥15,000/hour
– Shipper’s Load & Count Certification: ¥8,000 per bill
5. Other Potential Charges
– Warehouse Usage:
– Bonded warehouse: ¥220/m²/day
– General warehouse: ¥180/m²/day
– Cold storage: ¥300/m²/day
– Passenger Services:
– Terminal fee: ¥55/passenger
– Baggage handling: ¥350 per piece
– Security screening: ¥150/passenger
– Emergency Services:
– Oil spill response: ¥500,000 base + ¥85,000/m³ recovered
– Salvage operations: Daily rate ¥1.2M + equipment
– Pollution control: ¥65,000/hour monitoring
– Utilities:
– Compressed air: ¥850/m³
– Nitrogen supply: ¥1,200/m³
– Oxygen supply: ¥950/m³
– Newly Added:
– Port Security Escort: ¥12,000/hour (armed)
– Navigation Warning Broadcast: ¥8,000 per announcement
– Tide/Current Data Service: ¥15,000 per report
– Bunker Survey: ¥45,000 per survey
Cost Optimization Protocol
1. Pre-arrival Documentation:
– Complete e-Declaration 72h prior (5% discount)
– Submit crew list via JP-MARINE system
– Pre-clear dangerous goods documentation
2. Operational Planning:
– Bundle services between 0800-1700 (avoid overtime)
– Coordinate bunkering with cargo ops (save 2h)
– Pre-schedule surveys during port stay
3. Environmental Compliance:
– Pre-book waste disposal (volume discounts)
– Use approved treatment providers (avoid fines)
– Maintain IMO compliant records
4. Safety Measures:
– Conduct pre-arrival safety meeting
– Verify mooring arrangements with port
– Confirm emergency contacts list
Safety Critical Notes
1. All hazardous operations require Port Captain approval
2. Mandatory safety briefing before hot work
3. Emergency shutdown procedures posted at all berths
4. Pollution fines up to ¥5M for violations
5. Crew must wear PPE during all port operations
