Port Management and Operations training course in Rotterdam

Available Dates

May-12-2025

Rotterdam
June-09-2025

Rotterdam
July-14-2025

Rotterdam
Aug-11-2025

Rotterdam
Sep-08-2025

Rotterdam
Oct-13-2025

Rotterdam
Nov-10-2025

Rotterdam
Dec-08-2025

Rotterdam

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May-12-2025

Istanbul
May-19-2025

Dubai
May-26-2025

Hamburg
May-26-2025

Athens
June-02-2025

London
June-09-2025

Istanbul
June-16-2025

Dubai
June-23-2025

Hamburg
June-23-2025

Athens
June-30-2025

London
July-07-2025

London
July-14-2025

Istanbul
July-21-2025

Dubai
July-28-2025

Hamburg
July-28-2025

Athens
Aug-04-2025

London
Aug-11-2025

Istanbul
Aug-18-2025

Dubai
Aug-25-2025

Hamburg
Aug-25-2025

Athens
Sep-01-2025

London
Sep-08-2025

Istanbul
Sep-15-2025

Dubai
Sep-22-2025

Athens
Sep-22-2025

Hamburg
Sep-29-2025

London
Oct-06-2025

London
Oct-13-2025

Istanbul
Oct-20-2025

Dubai
Oct-27-2025

Athens
Oct-27-2025

Hamburg
Nov-03-2025

London
Nov-10-2025

Istanbul
Nov-17-2025

Dubai
Nov-24-2025

Athens
Nov-24-2025

Hamburg
Dec-01-2025

London
Dec-08-2025

Istanbul
Dec-15-2025

Dubai
Dec-29-2025

London
Dec-29-2025

Athens
Dec-29-2025

Hamburg

Course Details

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.

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

Ports directors, professionals who work in governments maritime authorities.
Agents wishing to update their knowledge to keep abreast of changes in order to navigate through any challenges
Operations managers, supply chain managers, and operations managers
Professionals wishing to further develop their role in their organizations
Shipping company personnel’s wishing to upgrade their knowledge to support their customers

Rotterdam

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5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

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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