1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical)
– Tonnage Dues:
– International vessels: RMB 0.28-0.63/GT (NDRC Order No.47)
– Domestic vessels: 80% of international rates
– Minimum charge: RMB 500/vessel
– Port Dues:
– Entry/Departure: RMB 0.55-1.25/GT
– Dangerous cargo vessels: +20% surcharge
– Pilotage (MSA Notice [2022] No.15):
– Basic pilotage:
– Daytime: RMB 0.33/GT
– Night (2000-0600): +30%
– Shifting between berths: 60% of basic rate
– Minimum pilotage: RMB 1,000
– Towage (Zhenjiang Port Tariff 2023):
– <5,000HP tugs: RMB 850/hour – 5,000-8,000HP: RMB 1,200/hour – >8,000HP: RMB 1,800/hour
– Minimum engagement: 2 hours
– Berth Fees:
– General cargo berths: RMB 0.055/GT/day
– Container berths: RMB 0.07/GT/day
– Oil terminals: RMB 0.085/GT/day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– <10,000GT: RMB 220/operation – 10,000-30,000GT: RMB 350/operation – >30,000GT: RMB 500/operation
– Light Dues:
– International: Included in port dues
– Domestic: RMB 0.012/GT (quarterly payment)
– Quarantine (CIQ Standard):
– Health inspection: RMB 350
– Deratting certificate: RMB 450
– Food inspection: RMB 200/sample
– Clearance:
– Standard processing: RMB 200
– Express service (2h): +100%
– Lighterage:
– River barges: RMB 55-105/ton (10km range)
– Sea barges: Negotiated per voyage
– Hatches Operations:
– Mechanical hatches: RMB 65-110/hatch
– Manual hatches: RMB 85-135/hatch
– Trimming:
– Bulk carriers: RMB 5.5-8.5/ton
– Special requirements: +25%
– Oil Boom:
– Deployment: RMB 0.55/meter/hour
– Minimum length: 1.5×LOA
– Emergency deployment: +50% fee
2. Mandatory Service Charges
– Garbage (MARPOL Compliance):
– <100GT: RMB 120/disposal – 100-500GT: RMB 220 – >500GT: RMB 320
– Medical waste: RMB 450/bag
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Class society: USD 350-550
– Independent surveyors: RMB 2,800-4,500
– Fumigation (AQSIQ Standard):
– Full vessel: RMB 8,500-16,000
– Per hold: RMB 2,200-2,800
– Container fumigation: RMB 150/TEU
– Launch Service:
– Port authority launch: RMB 550-1,100/trip
– Private hire: Market rate +15% service fee
– Firefighting:
– Standby: RMB 1,100/hour (min 4h)
– Actual deployment: RMB 5,500+/hour
– Drills: 50% of standby rate
– ISPS Security:
– Base fee: RMB 0.032/GT
– Additional guards: RMB 220/man-hour
– Night shifts: +30%
– Provisioning:
– Fresh water: RMB 16-26/ton
– Provisions delivery: RMB 150/ton
– Bunkering:
– Fuel oil service: RMB 52/ton
– LNG bunkering: Special application
– Shore Power:
– Connection: RMB 1.55/kWh
– Technical support: RMB 300/hour
– Waste Reception:
– Oily water: RMB 220-320/m³
– Sewage: RMB 110/m³
– Chemical waste: RMB 450/m³
– Miscellaneous:
– Document processing: RMB 110-330/item
– Emergency services: Actual +25%
3. Agency & Crew Services
– Ship Agency:
– Standard: 0.12-0.32% of freight
– Minimum: RMB 5,500/vessel
– Additional services: RMB 300/hour
– Tally:
– Bulk cargo: RMB 0.55-1.05/ton
– Containers:
– FCL: RMB 105-210/TEU
– LCL: RMB 25-55/m³
– Crew:
– Sign-on/off: RMB 220/person
– Crew boat: RMB 165/person/trip
– Visa processing: RMB 350/person
– Post/Telecom:
– Courier: Cost +10%
– Satellite: RMB 55/minute
– Port mail: RMB 30/item
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Export general: RMB 1.1-3.3/ton
– Import general: RMB 2.2-5.5/ton
– DG cargo: +35%
– Stevedoring:
– Breakbulk: RMB 11-33/ton
– Containers:
– Loading: RMB 115-220/TEU
– Discharging: RMB 105-210/TEU
– Stowage:
– Conventional: RMB 5.5-16.5/ton
– Project cargo: Special quote
– Storage:
– Open yard:
– Free period: 5 days
– After free: RMB 0.55-1.1/ton/day
– Warehouse:
– Free period: 3 days
– After free: RMB 1.65-2.75/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– River transport: RMB 44-88/ton
– Coastal barges: Market rate
– Tally:
– Manual: RMB 0.33/ton
– Electronic: RMB 0.11/ton
– Supervision: RMB 150/hour
5. Specialized Operations
– Warehouse/Yard:
– Container yard: RMB 5.5-11/TEU/day
– DG storage: +40% surcharge
– Passenger Vessels:
– Port fees: RMB 2.2-5.5/pax
– Terminal charge: RMB 1,100-3,300/call
– Emergency Services:
– Oil spill response: RMB 8,500+/incident
– Salvage: Daily rate negotiation
– Weather Delays:
– Typhoon standby: 30% normal fees
– Fog delay: 20% normal fees
6. Cost Optimization Protocol
1. Documentation:
– Complete manifests 72h pre-arrival
– Pre-clear DG notifications
2. Operational Planning:
– Combine tug/pilot movements
– Optimize cargo sequencing
3. Contract Strategies:
– Annual volume agreements
– Bundled service packages
4. Technology:
– ETC payments (5% discount)
– Digital documentation
5. Verification:
– Cross-check invoices with:
– MSA Notice [2022] No.15
– NDRC Order No.47
– Zhenjiang Port 2023 Tariff
6. Contingency:
– Maintain 15% cost buffer
– Emergency contact lists
Critical Notes
1. All fees subject to 9% VAT
2. Winter surcharge (Dec-Mar): 8%
3. Emergency contacts:
– Port Control: VHF CH 08
– MSA Zhenjiang: +86 511 8531 9110 (official)
4. Dispute resolution:
– Port Authority complaint channel
– MSA arbitration
