CERTIFICATE IN

PORT MANAGEMENT

 

CERTIFICATE IN PORT MANAGEMENT

10-11 December 2024

10.00 – 14.00 UK Time

An Online Interactive Training Course

This course is delivered over two consecutive days online. The two-day course is live and interactive, where learners can follow along with the tutor and ask questions.

Upcoming Dates:

19-20 February 2025

Flexible, on-demand program alternative:

Sign up when you want, study at your own pace, and complete when you’re able.

Study from the comfort of your own home with personal tutor support, no timetable. Please get in touch with us for the details.

Course Details

  • Trends in the Shipping Industry and the Impact on the Port Sector
  • Recent global trends in Port Ownership and Management
  • Marketing and Business Development in the Port Sector
  • Principles of Port Planning & Port Operations
  • Types of Terminals – Port Infrastructure – Port Equipment
  • Smart Ports and Port Digitalisation
  • Port-Centric Logistics, Intermodal Transportation & Dry Ports

 

Full Course Outline

  • Introduction to Port Management and Operations
  • Ship, Cargo and Terminal Types
  • Characteristics of Container Ports, Break-bulk ports, Liquid Bulk ports, Roro Ports, Multi-purpose Ports
  • Trends in the Shipping Industry and the Impact on the Port Sector
  • Port Infrastructure, Cargo Handling Equipment
  • Principles behind the port layout
  • Port Operations: Vessel, Yard, Gate, CFS and Warehouse Operations
  • Operations Performance and Port Efficiency
  • The Human Element: Port Labour, Labour organisations, Using Subcontractors
  • Safety and Security concerns of Ports and solutions
  • Smart Ports, Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies
  • Port Marketing and Customer Management
  • Port Competition, Barriers to Entry
  • Pricing of Ports and Terminals
  • The hinterland of the port
  • The impact of inland transportation and inland depot/handling facilities
  • Dry Ports, Free Trade Zones, Inland Terminals

* Please note that changes in the curriculum may occur due to scheduling and other factors.

 

Course Directors

John Phillips

John Phillips is a highly experienced port and maritime professional with over 40 years of involvement in the industry. He has held CEO, GM, director, and board positions in major global terminals.

As the Regional Head of Operations for the Euro-Med and Americas region at PSA International, the leading global operator of container terminals, Mr Phillips was responsible for overseeing operations in 15 major terminals in the region, handling approximately 25 million TEU. In addition to container operations, his responsibilities included managing general cargo, project cargoes, Ro-Ro, dry bulk, liquid bulk, warehousing, CFS, and rail operations.

Mr Phillips has served on the boards of several entities, including Mersin International Port in Turkey, PPIT in Panama, and DCT in Gdansk, Poland. He has also been involved in cultivating relationships with external stakeholders, such as governmental bodies, investment funds, and shipping lines.

Furthermore, Mr Phillips has contributed as a member of PSA’s global initiatives, including the Process Council, Technology Action Group, GTOS development, Terminal Operations Performance, and HSE Standard Working Practices.

Career Key Highlights:

  • Development of master plans, which included expansion plans, equipment specifications, labour planning, automation roadmap etc. for terminals within Italy, Belgium, Canada, USA, Poland and Portugal.
  • Involved in the due diligence for the terminals in Gdansk Poland, Halifax Canada and Penn Terminals USA.
  • Involved in PSA global business development with projects in South America, Africa and USA/Canada.
  • SPIA Colombia – Lead role in the greenfield start-up of the terminal.
  • PPIT Panama Phase 2 expansion – A lead role which involved the transfer of a major Container Line with 1M TEU from a rival terminal over two weeks.
  • CEO of PSA Sines, Portugal. Expansion of the terminal to 2.5m TEU. Conversion of existing RTG’s to ARTG’s, Semi-automation of the quayside with QC semi-automation, crane OCR, bay plan and trailer positioning system.
  • CEO of Mersin International Port, MIP. Take over after privatisation. Master plan development to increase capacity to 3M TEU with capability to handle mega container ships including new gate arrangements to avoid long queues of trucks outside the port.
  • Exxtor Terminal, Immingham. Handling Ro-Ro, container, general cargo and project cargoes
  • Operations Director/Managing Director DFDS Tor Line Immingham, Grimsby, Harwich and North Shields.

Mr Phillips started his career as a cadet with P&O Shipping serving on various types of vessels globally.

He has a Master Mariners Class 1 certificate and a degree in Nautical Studies from Warsash College, Southampton, UK.

Bugra Bilginer

Bugra Bilginer has accumulated over 25 years of experience in Shipping, Logistics, and Port Management.

He possesses a diverse array of Executive port management skills, spanning Commercial, Business Development, Operational, Administrative, Engineering, IT, Marine, PR & CR, Automation, Innovation, Investments, and Projects.

Mr Bilginer holds substantial knowledge of Port Operations, particularly in Container Terminals, Car Terminals, Liquid Bulk Terminals, General Cargo, Dry Bulk, and Project Cargo.

He brings extensive experience in port-centric logistics, encompassing CFS, port warehouse, rail operations, hinterland trucking, customs, and dry ports.

Prior to his port management career, Mr Bilginer was engaged in ship management, logistics, international transportation, bonded warehousing, DC management, and distribution.

Career Key Highlights:

  • As Marketing & Business Development Manager, responsible for the start-up process of a greenfield port facility, tank terminal, container terminal with 750K TEU capacity, and car terminal from scratch in a short period.
  • Deputy General Manager, Commercial: Commercial Management of container terminal (500k TEU), Roro & car terminal (300k CEU in 2011), general cargo and project cargo operations, bonded and nonbonded warehouses, logistics, and transportation operations.
  • Group Manager of 2 m TEU and 10 mton Conventional Cargo Port handling Containers, CFS, Dry bulk, liquid bulk, Ro-Ro, General and Project Cargo, Live Stock, and Passengers. Responsible for various departments such as Commerce, Business Development, Admin Affairs, Process Excellence, Documentation and Operational Support, IT Applications and development, IT Infrastructure & Administration, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Intervention, Marine Maintenance and Intervention, Facilities
  • Managed various projects such as Automatic Gate with RFID, Next Move Data Analytics, Truck Appointment System, Automatic Yard Planning, Stock Optimisation for Engineering Warehouse, Solas (VGM) Application, OCR, Port Security Management System, TOS Roll Out, Berth and Yard Expansion Simulation, Highway Connection & New Gates, Remote Reefer Monitoring and Berth Window Application

Mr Bilginer is a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer and holds an MSc in International Logistics from the University of Plymouth, UK.

 

Who should attend:

This course is ideal for:

 

  • Terminal and Port Operators
  • Prospective managers in the port industry
  • Port and Maritime authorities
  • Port Investors
  • Seafarers and new entrants preparing for a career in port or terminal management
  • Government officials, regulators and planners
  • Consultants

 

Registration Information

Join our Live Online Certificate in ‘Port and Terminal Management Course’ via Zoom or Teams.

2 days of training

US$700 per delegate

 

The registration fee includes;

  • Interactive case discussions during the course
  • Course notes
  • A digital PDF copy of your  “Certificate of Completion” sent via email

Optional Hard Copy “Certificate of Completion” printed on high-quality paper, delivered by post is available at US$29 if you wish to have one.

Please register to show your interest and learn about future offers and promotions.

Early Bird Discount:

Book in advance with our ‘Early Bird Rate –  US$499.

The offer is valid on registrations made at least 15 days in advance. Full payment is needed at the time of registration.

 

Early Bird + Multi Delegate Discount

You can combine the Multi Delegate and Early Bird discount programs, and receive a bigger discount for training courses!

The Early Bird Discount Program is applicable for bookings taken and payment received more than 15 days before the commencement of the training!

  • For 2 Delegates, we offer an additional 20% Discount each Delegate (US$399)

Mix & Match Corporate Bundle:

Our Mix & Match Bundle enables you to select any training courses in line with your organisation’s needs.

You get 10 courses in this money-saving bundle.

You are able to allocate the courses within the bundle to different individuals.

You have 1 year from initial enrolment to complete the courses in your bundle.

Please get in touch with us for the details.

Self-Funding &  Educational Discounts

We appreciate that funding a training course yourself can represent a significant financial burden. As a result, we offer a discount structure for certificate courses to make your private booking more affordable.

If you are a student, private individual, or self-employed and are funding the course booking yourself, you can claim a self-funding discount with any qualifying Certificate course. Please fill the registration form below and get in touch with us for the details.

Flexible, on-demand program alternative:

Sign up when you want, study at your own pace, and complete when you’re able.

Study from the comfort of your own home with personal tutor support, no timetable. Please get in touch with us for the details.

Registration:

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Feel free to explore our detailed FAQ section for additional questions or assistance you may require.

Comments and Testimonials:

“ The course was well designed, and examples given by the tutor were apt and helped me understand the topic. It was a refresher for me, and I did learn some aspects of Port management that I didn’t know before. ”

“ Tutor’s professional experience which enabled him to demonstrate by providing examples. The course is useful for those starting a career in the industry. ”

“ Port asset, equipment, layout, whole operation, challenges, value and technology implementation (smart port). Logistic ecosystem and operation is another insightful material which brings a new perspective to my business life. The material presented is so valuable and covers many aspects of port management. Definitely a highly recommended course for my colleagues. ”


Dominic Savio T, United Arab Emirates


Ksenija Banovac, France


Yolanda Tania, Singapore