Papua New Guinea Local Charges – 2023
Dear Valued Customers,
Swire Shipping wishes to advise that the local charges will be revised to reflect Tariff changes as announced by PNG Ports, the stevedores and other service providers
These rates will be effective as of the vessels arriving/departing on the 1st of January 2023.
PNG Import Surcharges
| Charge Code | Port/Charge Item | 20 ‘FCL | 40 ‘FCL | Breakbulk (per RT) |
| PRF Port Recovery Fee | Lae | K 1,305.00 | K 2,610.00 | K 49.50 |
| Motukea | K 1,485.00 | K 2,970.00 | K 56.00 | |
| Kimbe | K 1,800.00 | K 3,600.00 | K 87.00 | |
| Direct Vessels to other PNG Ports | K 1,960.00 | K 3,920.00 | K 87.00 | |
| All Ports via Domestic T/S | K 1,635.00 | K 3,270.00 | K 130.00 | |
| All Ports – Empty Containers | K 206.00/ 20’MT | K 412.00/ 40’MT | N/A | |
| MNS | NMSA Surcharge | K 206.00 | K 412.00 | K 9.85 |
| PPC | Vessel Ancillary Surcharge | K 220.00 | K 440.00 | K 11.30 |
| TDC | Lae Terminal Destination Surcharge | K 291.00 | K 583.00 | K 10.30 |
| Motukea Terminal Destination Surcharge | K 370.00 | K 739.00 | K 10.30 | |
| EHC | Equipment Handling Surcharge – All Ports | K 435.00 | K 716.00 | N/A |
PNG Export Surcharges
| Charge Code | Port/Charge Item | 20 ‘FCL | 40 ‘FCL | Breakbulk (per RT) |
| PRF Port Recovery Fee | Lae | K 764.00 | K 1,528.00 | K 27.00 |
| Motukea | K 945.00 | K 1,890.00 | K 35.00 | |
| Kimbe | K 1,370.00 | K 2,740.00 | K 70.00 | |
| Direct Vessels to other PNG Ports | K 1,520.00 | K 3,040.00 | K 70.00 | |
| All Ports via Domestic T/S | K 1,635.00 | K 3,270.00 | K 130.00 | |
| All Ports – Empty Containers | K 123.00/ 20’MT | K 246.00/ 40’MT | N/A | |
| MNS | NMSA Surcharge | K 206.00 | K 412.00 | K 9.85 |
| PPC | Vessel Ancillary Surcharge | K 220.00 | K 440.00 | K 11.30 |
| TDC | Lae Terminal Origin Surcharge | K 291.00 | K 583.00 | K 10.30 |
| Motukea Terminal Origin Surcharge | K 370.00 | K 739.00 | K 10.30 |
Documentation Fees per Bill of Lading
| Delivery Order Fee – Import | K 150.00 | |
| Bill of Lading Fee – Import / Export | AFP | K 140.00 |
- All charges are subject to 10% PNG GST.
- PRF does not include Terminal Handling Charge at Lae and Motukea ports – this is invoiced by the terminal operator.
- For Cargo to/from the United States, or its territories rates will become effective January 12th, 2023.
Swire Shipping appreciates your continued support. Please contact your local customer service representative should you have any questions.