Course Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Marine Cargo Handling

• Types of cargo: bulk, breakbulk, containerized, RoRo

• Cargo handling equipment and machinery

• Cargo stowage and segregation principles

• Activity: Identifying cargo types in real-world scenarios

Module 2: Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) Overview

• Functions and features of TOS platforms (NAVIS, etc.)

• Integration with shipping lines and logistics partners

• Data accuracy and real-time operational control

• Exercise: Navigating a TOS interface simulation

Module 3: Planning and Coordination of Cargo Handling

• Vessel planning, berth scheduling, and yard planning

• Container loading/unloading plans

• Coordination with customs and regulatory agencies

• Simulation: Preparing a vessel discharge/loading plan

Module 4: Safety and Risk Management in Cargo Operations

• Hazard identification and risk assessment

• Safe use of lifting equipment and machinery

• Emergency response procedures for cargo incidents

• Workshop: Conducting a terminal safety audit

Module 5: Cargo Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Bills of Lading, manifests, and stowage plans

• IMO, SOLAS, and ISPS Code compliance

• Customs clearance and cargo inspections

• Practical: Completing required documentation for various cargoes

Module 6: Bulk and Breakbulk Cargo Handling Techniques

• Handling techniques for dry bulk and liquid bulk

• Lashing, securing, and dunnage requirements

• Specialized equipment for breakbulk cargo

• Case Study: Managing a breakbulk project cargo operation

Module 7: Containerized Cargo Operations

• Container stuffing, stripping, and inspection

• Container yard operations and stack management

• Reefer container handling and monitoring

• Simulation: Managing container yard operations in TOS

Module 8: Integration of TOS with Logistics Chains

• Real-time data exchange with supply chain partners

• EDI protocols and cargo tracking systems

• Benefits of seamless integration for cargo flow

• Activity: Planning an integrated cargo handling process

Module 9: Sustainability in Cargo Handling Operations

• Reducing environmental impacts of cargo operations

• Energy-efficient equipment and green logistics practices

• Waste management and pollution control in terminals

• Group Activity: Designing a green cargo handling strategy

Module 10: Global Best Practices and Case Studies

• Lessons from leading global marine terminals

• Innovations in automated cargo handling

• Public-private partnerships in port operations

• Final Activity: Present a cargo handling improvement proposal for a selected terminal