Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Port and Terminal Operations Personnel
• Shipping and Maritime Professionals
• Logistics, Supply Chain, and Transport Managers
• Freight Forwarders and Customs Personnel
• Marine Engineers and Nautical Staff
• Anyone involved in maritime logistics, port operations, or vessel coordination

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the principles of maritime transport and port operations
• Identify major vessel types, shipping routes, and trade logistics
• Manage port activities including berthing, cargo handling, and vessel services
• Apply safety, security, and environmental standards in ports
• Coordinate shipping documentation and regulatory requirements
• Improve efficiency through planning, scheduling, and KPI management

DAY 1

Introduction to Shipping and Maritime Transport

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Maritime Industry and Global Trade
• Types of Vessels and Shipping Services
• Major Shipping Routes and Alliances
• Maritime Actors: Shipowners, Charterers, Agents, Port Authorities
• Exercise

DAY 2

Port Structure, Functions and Operations

• Port Layout and Infrastructure
• Berth Management and Scheduling
• Port Services: Pilotage, Towage, Mooring
• Cargo Handling Equipment and Terminal Operations
• Integration of Port and Hinterland Logistics
• Exercise

DAY 3

Cargo Management, Documentation and Customs

• Types of Cargo: Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk, Breakbulk, Containers
• Containerization and Terminal Processes
• Shipping Documentation: B/L, Manifest, Waybills
• Customs, Clearance Procedures, and Inspections
• Coordination with Freight Forwarders and Logistics Stakeholders
• Exercise

DAY 4

Safety, Security and Environmental Management in Ports

• ISPS Code Requirements
• Port Safety Standards and Emergency Response
• Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL)
• Hazardous Cargo Handling and Risk Control
• Occupational Health and Safety in Port Operations
• Exercise

DAY 5

Port Planning, Performance Management and Course Wrap-up

• Port Planning and Capacity Management
• KPIs for Port and Shipping Operations
• Digitalization in Ports: Smart Ports and Automation
• Strategies for Reducing Congestion and Improving Efficiency
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony