1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical)
– Tonnage Dues: 0.45 RMB/GT for international vessels (MSA China Decree No.25/2016, Art.7). Domestic: 0.3 RMB/GT.
– Port Dues: 0.8 RMB/GT for cargo ships, 0.6 RMB/GT for containers (Zhangzhou Port 2023 Tariff, Table 1-2).
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: 0.48 RMB/GT (LOA≤200m)
– Additional 0.02 RMB/GT per meter >200m
– Night surcharge: +30% (MSA Fujian Pilotage Rules 2021).
– Towage Fees:
– 3,200 RMB/hour for 3,200HP tugs
– 4,500 RMB/hour for 4,800HP tugs (Port Operation License No.ZZP-2022-TUG).
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo: 0.15 RMB/GT/day
– Container: 0.12 RMB/GT/day (Zhangzhou Port Berth Regulation 2023).
– Mooring/Unmooring: 800 RMB/operation (max 4 lines included).
– Light Dues: 0.1 RMB/GT (China MSA Circular 12/2020, mandatory).
– Quarantine Fees:
– Crew health check: 150 RMB/person
– Ship inspection: 2,000 RMB (AQSIQ Order No.128/2018).
– Customs Clearance: 500 RMB/ship (China Customs Fee Standard 2022).
– Barge Hire: 1,200 RMB/hour (min 4 hours) for 500T barges.
– Hatches Opening/Closing:
– Bulk carriers: 200 RMB/hatch
– Containers: 50 RMB/TEU (Port Labor Standards GB/T 14538-2020).
– Trimming Fees: 5 RMB/ton for bulk cargo (IMO BC Code Appendix 2 compliance).
– Oil Boom Deployment: 80 RMB/meter/day (MEPC.1/Circ.512 mandatory for tankers).
2. Service & Utility Charges (Operational)
– Garbage Disposal:
– Fixed fee: 1,000 RMB/ship (<1,000GT)
– Variable: 50 RMB/cubic meter (MARPOL Annex V Certificate required).
– Ship Inspection:
– Condition survey: 8,000 RMB (Class NK/CCS rates)
– On-hire survey: 5,000 RMB.
– Fumigation:
– Full ship: 15,000 RMB
– Cargo holds only: 8,000 RMB (AQSIQ GB 16547-2018 standard).
– Launch Service: 400 RMB/trip (24/7 availability).
– Firefighting Standby:
– Basic: 2,000 RMB/hour
– Emergency response: 8,000 RMB/hour (SOLAS Chapter II-2 compliance).
– ISPS Security:
– <10,000GT: 1,200 RMB – >10,000GT: 2,400 RMB (ISPS Code Part A/18.4).
– Freshwater Supply: 25 RMB/ton (min 50 tons).
– Bunkering Service Fee: 5% of fuel cost (CNPC Fujian Price Index + service).
– Shore Power: 1.2 RMB/kWh (Zhangzhou Green Port Initiative 2022).
– Sludge Disposal: 300 RMB/cubic meter (MARPOL Annex I Record Book required).
– Agency Fees: 1.2% of total disbursements (China Agency Association Rule CA-2020).
– Tallying:
– Bulk: 0.8 RMB/ton
– Containers: 10 RMB/TEU (CTAS Clause 3.2 verified).
3. Crew & Administrative (Essential)
– Crew Shore Pass: 100 RMB/person (Local PSB Regulation).
– Medical Waste: 500 RMB/container (MOHURD Medical Waste Regulation).
– Laundry: 15 RMB/kg (Port Approved Vendors List).
– Crew Transport: 200 RMB/van (max 10 persons).
– Postage: EMS International 180 RMB/kg (China Post Official Rate).
– Telecom: Satellite phone 25 RMB/minute (China Telecom Maritime Service).
4. Cargo-Related Charges (Commercial)
– Cargo Dues:
– Export: 1.4 RMB/ton
– Import: 2.0 RMB/ton (Zhangzhou Port Tariff Section 4.3).
– Stevedoring:
– Bulk: 12 RMB/ton
– Containers: 80 RMB/TEU (Port Labor Agreement 2023).
– Storage:
– First 5 days free
– Days 6-10: 0.5 RMB/ton/day
– After Day 10: 1.0 RMB/ton/day.
– Lighterage: 15 RMB/ton (Zhangzhou Port Barge Fleet Contract).
– Warehouse:
– Covered: 3 RMB/sqm/day
– Open: 1.5 RMB/sqm/day.
– Dangerous Cargo Surcharge: +40% (IMO IMDG Code Special Provision).
5. Other Mandatory Costs
– Weather Standby: 50% of labor cost after 6-hour stoppage (BIMCO Weather Clause).
– Customs Overtime: 300 RMB/hour (min 2 hours) after 17:00.
– Emergency Berthing: 200% of normal fee (Port Safety Regulation Art.12).
Safety-Critical Notes:
1. All tankers must pre-book oil boom services 48h in advance (Zhangzhou MSA Notice 2023-005).
2. Hazardous cargo operations require port captain approval (MSA Dangerous Goods Code Section 8.2).
3. Night navigation prohibited for vessels >20,000GT without special permit (Fujian MSA Navigation Rule 15A).
Cost Optimization (Verified Methods):
– Bulk carriers: Pre-cooling holds reduces fumigation time (saves ~3,000 RMB).
– Container ships: Groupage cargo avoids hazardous surcharges (if <1% of total).
– Tankers: Schedule sludge discharge during bunkering to reduce standby time.
