Course description
This programme provides you with a rounded view of the management of ports and port terminals and the wider logistics industry. As part of the programme you gain the tools to be an effective project manager of port operations. The curriculum will cover container and bulk port operations, and you will learn to analyse how national and international governance affect a port’s management. You will also have the option to study law, and risk and asset management and broaden your experience with case studies and practical experience.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Understand the role of shipping and ports in the global logistics supply chain
- Identify the legal basis for the establishment of ports
- Discuss the role and responsibilities of the harbour master within the port management structure
- Appraise competition and competitive dynamics in the ports industry
- Analyse the port economics landscape
- Develop a multi-lateral inter port communications, cooperation and data sharing strategy
Training Course Content
Introduction to International Trade and Logistics
- Importance of international trade and the role of shipping in this vast trading network.
- Type of ships and type of cargo they carry. Essential Shipping Knowledge and Shipping Terminology
- How the different types of cargo are categorized, stored on board the ship and transported over the seas.
- Key Customers and Players of the Maritime Industry
- Role of the Maritime Administration in Port Operations
Ports and Their Functions
- Warehousing and storage of merchandise on land and stevedoring to and from vessel
- Inland access and intermodal connections
- Loading and unloading, handling transhipment of cargo
- Capacity Planning
Port Project Management – Techniques and Principles
- Principles of project management
- Difference between normal and project operating activities
- Understand the importance of good quality port project management
Impact of Changing Technology on Ports
- Smart Port
- Smart Technologies/Applications in Smart Ports
- Big Data in the Shipping Industry
- Artificial Intelligence to Improve Maritime Transport
- Internet of Things Connectivity
- Blockchain Technology to Make Shipping Faster
- Smart Technology Solutions to Improve Port Efficiency
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and the Environment) in Ports Management
- Importance of HSSE in port sector
- Review HSSE management concept
- Understand and review best practice in port management
- Regulatory framework for port safety and security
- Risk Management
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London Maritime Academy
London Maritime Academy provides a wide range of maritime training courses tailored to the global industry. Located in London and known for international standards, we offer diverse Classroom and Online courses taught by highly experienced experts in the maritime sector....