Port Management and Operations

Course Info

Length: 1 Week

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

Venue

  • Dec-23-2024

    Dubai

  • Jan-20-2025

    London

  • Jan-20-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-07-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-07-2025

    London

  • June-02-2025

    Dubai

  • June-02-2025

    London

  • July-21-2025

    London

  • July-21-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-15-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-15-2025

    London

  • Nov-10-2025

    Dubai

  • Nov-10-2025

    London

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to International Trade and Logistics


  • Significance of international trade and the role of shipping.
  • Overview of ship types and the cargo they carry.
  • Classification and management of cargo.
  • Key stakeholders in the maritime industry.
  • Role of maritime administration in port operations.

Understanding Ports and Their Functions


  • Warehousing and storage solutions.
  • Inland access and intermodal connectivity.
  • Cargo handling and transhipment.
  • Capacity planning techniques.

Port Project Management – Techniques and Principles


  • Core principles of project management.
  • The distinction between ongoing and project-specific operations.
  • Importance of quality management in port projects.

Technological Innovations in Port Operations


  • Impact of changing technology on port efficiency.
  • Implementation of smart technologies.
  • Use of big data, AI, IoT, and blockchain in improving maritime transport.

HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment) in Ports Management


  • Importance and overview of HSSE.
  • HSSE management strategies.
  • Regulatory frameworks and risk management in port safety and security.