ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN
CONTAINER TERMINAL MANAGEMENT

LONDON, UK

 

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CONTAINER TERMINAL MANAGEMENT

05-07 November 2024

Exclusive Face-to-Face Learning, London

Conducted in the heart of London, this exclusive classroom experience spans five days, with Course Directors ensuring an unparalleled learning journey.

Upcoming Dates:

05-07 November 2024

04-06 March 2025

Welcome to the Advanced Certificate in Container Terminal Management, a program designed to enhance professionals’ skills in the dynamic field of port management.

Tailored for executives, this program addresses specific challenges faced by authorities, developers, operators, and stakeholders in Ports and Container Terminals. The curriculum delves into Container Terminal operations, strategic decision-making, and international best practices. Engage with industry experts for valuable insights beyond traditional education.

Join us on an exclusive journey in London. Elevate your skills, expand your network, and position yourself as a leader in Container Terminal Management.

Course Details

  • Trends in the Shipping Industry and the Impact on the Ports and Container Terminals
  • Recent global trends in Container Terminal Ownership and Management
  • Marketing and Business Development for Ports and Container Terminals
  • Principles of Container Terminal Planning & Operations
  • Terminal Infrastructure, Equipment and Engineering
  • Port Automation including the Yard and the Quayside
  • Privatisation and Concession Agreements
  • Greenfield and Brownfield Port Projects Management
  • Operational Excellence of Terminals
  • Strategic and Executive Management of Ports and Terminals
  • Partnership Projects with Shipping Lines
  • Smart Ports and Port Digitalisation.
  • Reallife Cases and Project Management
  • Green Ports and Reduction in Emissions
  • Port-Centric Logistics, Intermodal Transportation & Dry Ports

Course Directors

John Phillips

John Phillips is a very experienced port and maritime professional who has been involved in the industry for over 40 years.

He held CEO, GM, director and board positions in major global terminals.

As Regional Head of Operations for Euro-Med and Americas region, PSA International, the leading global operator of container terminals, Mr Phillips was responsible for the operations in 15 Major Terminals in the region handling around 25m TEU. In addition to container operations, other activities included general cargo, project cargoes, Ro-Ro, dry bulk, liquid bulk, warehousing, CFS and rail operations.

Mr Phillips has held board positions in several entities including Mersin International Port Turkey, PPIT Panama, DCT Gdansk Poland and is involved in relationships with external stakeholders such as governmental bodies, investment funds, shipping lines etc.

Mr Phillips worked as a Member of PSA’s global initiatives including 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 over 25 years of experience in Shipping, Logistics, and Port Management.

He has a broad spectrum of Executive port management experience, including Commercial, Business Development, Operational, Administration, Engineering, IT, Marine, PR & CR, Automation, Innovation, Investments, and Projects.

Mr Bilginer has good knowledge of Port Operations, especially Container Terminals, Car Terminals, Liquid Bulk Terminals, General Cargo, Dry Bulk, and Project Cargo.

He has vast experience in port-centric logistics; CFS, port warehouse, rail operations, hinterland trucking, customs, and dry ports.

Before his port management career, Mr Bilginer worked 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 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.

Full Course Outline

  • Introduction to Ports, Container Terminal Management and Operations
  • A brief history of Ports & Container Terminals
  • Terminal Types and Key Differences
  • Trends in the Global Economics, Geopolitics and the Shipping Industry and the Impact on Terminals
  • Principles behind the Port layout
  • Capacity Elements,  Bottlenecks and Congestion Management
  • Port Capacity Development, Masterplan and Forecasting
    • Methodology and avoiding mistakes
  • Vessel and Yard Operations
  • Container Freight Station Operations
  • Gate Operations
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Equipment Selection and Engineering
  • Port Labour and Role of Unions and Labour organisations, Using Subcontractors
  • Greenfield and Brownfield Port Start-up Management
  • Privatisation, Regulatory Concerns and Concession Agreements,
  • Procurement and Supplier Management for Development Projects
  • Contract management for Infrastructure, Superstructure and Equipment Suppliers
  • Safety and Security concerns of Container Terminals and solutions
  • Improving HSSE in a Container Terminal
  • Dangerous Cargo, Abandoned or Confiscated Cargo
  • Port Marketing and Customer Relations Management
  • Competition, Barriers to Entry
  • Pricing of Container Terminals
  • Revenue Leakage and Prevention
  • Strategic and Executive Management of Container Terminals
  • Shareholder, Board, Committees and Stakeholder Management
  • Port Management Common Mistakes, Failures, and Lessons Learnt
  • Smart Ports and Emerging Technologies
  • Digitalisation
  • Automation
    • Quay Side
    • Yard
    • Gates
  • Projects and Change Management
  • Green Port and Reduction in Emissions
    • Cases: Replacing of the horizontal transport with electric, hybrid, hydrogen equipment
    • Introducing ERTG´s and conversion of existing diesel RTG´s
    • RMG and ASC terminals
  • TOS, Engineering, Billing and other Enterprise Management Systems
  • Operations Performance and Terminal Efficiency and KPIs
  • Operational Excellence of Container Terminals
  • Developing partnerships with your major customers particularly shipping lines. Example Projects:
    • Accurate ETA´s,
    • Stowage planning, CI and even crane split,
    • Avoiding high tower stacks on the vessel,
    • Reduction in weight classes etc.
  • The hinterland wars and connectivity of the terminal
  • Port-centric Logistics
  • 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.

 

Who should attend:

This course is ideal for:

  • Port and Container Terminal Operators
  • C Level Executives, Directors, Managers in the Port Industry
  • Port and Maritime Authorities
  • Port, Dryport and Terminal Investors
  • Government Executives, Regulators and Planners
  • Consultants, Lawyers, Service Providers in the Port Industry

 

Registration Information

Join our  “Advanced Certificate in Container Terminal Management” Course in London, UK

3 days of Live In-Person Classroom Experience

 

US$4,250 per delegate       (€ 3,900)     (£ 3,300)

The Course fee includes;

  • Interactive discussions and Case Studies during the course
  • Luncheons, Refreshments
  • Course notes
  • Hard Copy “Certificate of Completion” printed on high-quality paper

Does not include:

  • Accomodation
  • Flights & Travel, Airport Transfers
  • Visa Fees

Early Bird Discount:

Book in advance with our ‘Early Bird Rate –  US$2,999.         (€ 2,745)        (£ 2,299)

The offer is valid on registrations made at least 45 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 45 days before the commencement of the training!

  • For 2 Delegates, we offer an additional 20% Discount each Delegate (US$2,399)            (€ 2,199)            (£ 1,799)

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