1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory)
Tonnage Dues:
– International: 0.8-2.5 RMB/GT/day (Zhuhai Port Rule No.2023-001)
– Domestic: 0.5-1.8 RMB/GT/day
Port Dues:
– Container: 1.2 RMB/GT
– Bulk: 0.8 RMB/GT
– Tanker: 1.5 RMB/GT
Pilotage Fees:
– Outer Pilotage: 0.7 RMB/GT (min 8,000 RMB)
– Inner Pilotage: 0.4 RMB/GT (min 5,000 RMB)
– Shifting: 0.25 RMB/GT (min 3,000 RMB)
Tugboat Fees (Zhuhai MSA Standard 2023):
– 2,400 HP: 3,800 RMB/hour (min 2 hours)
– 3,200 HP: 4,500 RMB/hour (min 2 hours)
– 4,800 HP: 5,800 RMB/hour
– 6,000 HP: 7,200 RMB/hour
Berthage Charges:
– Deep-water berths: 0.12 RMB/GT/day
– General berths: 0.08 RMB/GT/day
Mooring/Unmooring:
– <200m LOA: 1,200 RMB/operation
– >200m LOA: 2,000 RMB/operation
Light Dues: Included in port dues (China MSA Notice 2021-15)
Quarantine Inspection:
– Health Inspection: 600 RMB (CIQ Standard Fee)
– Animal/Plant Inspection: 800-1,500 RMB
Customs Clearance:
– Basic Fee: 500 RMB
– Overtime: 200 RMB/hour (after 1700hrs)
Lighterage:
– Within port: 60 RMB/ton
– Outer anchorage: 90 RMB/ton
Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: 900 RMB/hatch
– Grain: 1,500 RMB/hatch (AQSIQ Standard)
Trimming Charges:
– Manual: 20 RMB/ton
– Mechanical: 15 RMB/ton
Oil Boom Deployment:
– <10,000 DWT: 2,500 RMB/day
– >10,000 DWT: 4,000 RMB/day (MARPOL mandatory)
2. Environmental & Safety Services
Garbage Disposal:
– Non-recyclable: 250 RMB/m³
– Recyclable: 150 RMB/m³
Ship Inspection:
– Condition Survey: 5,000-10,000 RMB
– On-hire/Off-hire: 8,000 RMB
Fumigation:
– Full vessel: 12,000 RMB
– Cargo holds only: 6,000 RMB
Shuttle Service:
– Crew transfer: 800 RMB/trip (max 6 persons)
– Pilot transfer: 1,200 RMB/trip
Fire Service:
– Standby: 1,500 RMB/hour (4h minimum)
– Actual firefighting: 5,000 RMB/hour
Sewage Reception:
– Black water: 200 RMB/m³
– Grey water: 150 RMB/m³
Bilge Water Treatment:
– 300 RMB/m³ (MARPOL Annex I compliance)
3. Security & Utilities
ISPS Charges:
– Level 1: 0.02 RMB/GT/day
– Level 2: 0.03 RMB/GT/day
Fresh Water Supply:
– Barge delivery: 35 RMB/ton
– Pier connection: 25 RMB/ton
Bunker Delivery:
– Service fee: 50 RMB/ton
– Barge standby: 2,000 RMB/hour
Shore Power:
– Low voltage: 1.2 RMB/kWh
– High voltage: 1.0 RMB/kWh
Sludge Removal:
– Engine sludge: 350 RMB/m³
– Oil residue: 400 RMB/m³
4. Agency & Cargo Handling
Ship Agency Fees:
– Minimum: 8,000 RMB/call
– Standard: 0.25% of freight
Stevedoring:
– Bulk cargo: 18 RMB/ton
– Breakbulk: 25 RMB/ton
– Containers:
– 20′: 220 RMB
– 40′: 350 RMB
– Reefer: +150 RMB
Terminal Handling:
– Import containers: 450 RMB/TEU
– Export containers: 380 RMB/TEU
Storage:
– First 5 days free
– Days 6-10: 1.0 RMB/TEU/day
– After 10 days: 2.0 RMB/TEU/day
Lighterage:
– Intra-port: 0.9 RMB/ton-mile
– Inter-port: 1.2 RMB/ton-mile
Tallying:
– Bulk cargo: 0.35 RMB/ton
– General cargo: 2.0 RMB/package
5. Crew & Miscellaneous
Crew Expenses:
– Shore pass: 120 RMB/person
– Medical escort: 500 RMB/visit
Communication:
– Port WiFi: 60 RMB/hour
– SIM card deposit: 500 RMB (refundable)
Sundries:
– Document legalization: 300 RMB/certificate
– Overtime charges:
– Weekdays: 150% normal rate
– Holidays: 200% normal rate
6. Passenger & Special Vessels
Domestic Ferry Charges:
– Passenger: 8 RMB/person
– Vehicle: 50-200 RMB/unit
Cruise Ship Fees:
– Base fee: 0.6 RMB/GT
– Waste management: 5,000 RMB/call
7. Emergency Services
Oil Spill Response:
– Level 1 (<1 ton): 15,000 RMB
– Level 2 (1-10 tons): 50,000 RMB
Search & Rescue Coordination:
– Basic fee: 10,000 RMB
– Actual costs additional
Cost Control & Safety Measures:
1. Pre-arrival checklist submission 72h prior (Zhuhai Port Regulation Art.12)
2. Dangerous goods declaration 48h in advance (IMDG Code)
3. Bunker quality testing mandatory (ISO 8217 compliance)
4. Waste management plan submission (MARPOL Annex V)
5. Crew safety briefing upon arrival (ISM Code requirement)
Critical Notes:
• All fees subject to 6% VAT (China State Council Decree)
• Hazardous cargo surcharge: +15% on handling fees
• Winter operations (Dec-Feb): +10% service fees
• Emergency services require immediate cash deposit
• Disputes resolved through Zhuhai Maritime Court
