Tariff updates for Australian ports

14 Jun 2019 / Australia

Several Australian ports have published revised schedules of port charges, that will take effect from 1 July 2019.

Darwin Port

Darwin Port will increase fees, with the exception of Port Induction Fees, by 2%. The Tariff Schedule for 2019-2020 has been published on www.darwinport.com.au.

Darwin Port has also reviewed the Port Induction and Port Entry Pass issuing and renewable process. Port Entry Pass holders will be required to renew their pass every two years instead of annually. The tariff has been adjusted to $75 for a 2-year Port Entry Pass. The charge to replace a card has not changed.

Ports of Ashburton, Dampier and Hedland

The Pilbara Ports Authority has published the revised schedules of port charges on https://www.pilbaraports.com.au/

Port of Gladstone, Port Alma Shipping Terminal and the Port of Bundaberg

Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has published the revised schedule of port charges on http://www.gpcl.com.au/operations/port-charges

GPC has also advised the Security and Safety Watch charges for Port Alma Shipping Terminal. Below rates are valid till 30 June 2020 and are GST exclusive.

Monday to Friday - $82.11 / hour

Saturday - $89.46 / hour

Sunday - $114.73 / hour

Public Holidays - $139.65 / hour

Cancellation Fee - $328.45

The hourly rate is charged for each of the Security Watch and the Safety Watch hours provided.

Safety Watch is generally charged to the Shipper and is charged whilst the hatches are open and handling cargo. Security Watch is charged to the Agent of the vessel for the duration of the vessel’s stay.

Port Kembla

Linesmen / launch services

(Rates based on vessels’ LOA)

Up to 120m – $2200

120m-180m – $3000

180m-215m – $3600

215m-252m - $4900

Above 252m - $5700

Above rates include arrival and departure for linesmen and arrival only for launches.

Shift Ship

Berth to berth – Above rates apply

Under berth length – 50% of above rates apply

Launch only services

Vessel arrival or departure - $700 per service

Standby rate - $200 per hour (min. 4 hours)

All rates are excluding GST. Detention rates apply after 2 hours from ordered time, applicable rate is $200 per hour. Cancellation charges apply where a booking is cancelled within 2 hours of ordered time, applicable rate is 50% of scheduled service fee.

For information about operations at Australian ports, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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