Course Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Shipping and Port Logistics

• Overview of global maritime transport systems

• Functions and types of commercial ports

• Shipping lines, alliances, and trade routes

• Activity: Mapping global shipping routes

Module 2: Port Operations and Terminal Management

• Cargo handling operations and equipment

• Terminal layout, traffic flow, and yard planning

• Berth planning and scheduling

• Simulation: Terminal operations planning exercise

Module 3: Shipping Operations and Cargo Documentation

• Bills of Lading, manifests, and cargo documentation

• Vessel scheduling and ship turnaround management

• Freight rates and liner service contracts

• Exercise: Preparing shipping documents for a cargo shipment

Module 4: Port Logistics and Supply Chain Integration

• Interface between shipping, ports, and inland transport

• Multimodal transport planning and logistics hubs

• Inventory management and cargo flow optimization

• Case Study: Integrating port logistics with inland freight corridors

Module 5: Regulatory Frameworks and Maritime Conventions

• IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS Code)

• Customs clearance and port security protocols

• International shipping regulations compliance

• Workshop: Compliance audit simulation

Module 6: Port Tariffs, Charges, and Financial Management

• Port pricing models and tariff structures

• Cargo dues, vessel charges, and ancillary fees

• Financial planning for port operations

• Practical: Preparing a port pricing schedule

Module 7: Technology in Shipping and Port Logistics

• Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) and automation

• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and digital documentation

• Smart port initiatives and IoT applications

• Case Study: Implementation of TOS in a major container terminal

Module 8: Risk Management and Crisis Response in Port Logistics

• Identifying operational risks and vulnerabilities

• Emergency response planning and incident management

• Cybersecurity in maritime logistics

• Simulation: Developing a port crisis response plan

Module 9: Sustainable Shipping and Green Port Initiatives

• Reducing environmental impact of port operations

• Energy efficiency in shipping

• Circular economy and waste management in ports

• Activity: Designing a green logistics strategy for a port

Module 10: Global Best Practices and Case Studies in Shipping Logistics

• Successful models from leading global ports

• Lessons learned from shipping and logistics failures

• Public-private partnerships in port development

• Final Activity: Present a strategic improvement plan for a shipping and port logistics operation