Port Management and Operations
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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.
Course Outline
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