ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN
PORT & TERMINAL MANAGEMENT
LONDON, UK
19-23 October 2026, London
Duration 5 Days, 10:00 – 16:00
Format: In-Person, London, Istanbul & Dubai
Exclusive Face-to-Face Learning
Conducted in the heart of London, this exclusive classroom experience spans five days, with Course Directors ensuring an unparalleled learning journey.
Upcoming Dates
19-23 October 2026, London
15-19 February 2027, Istanbul
Welcome to the Advanced Certificate in Port & 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 Port & 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 Terminals
- Principles of 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
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
- 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
5 days of Live In-Person Classroom Experience, 10:00 – 16:00
4 Days Class Training + 1 Day Optional Networking/Site Visit Day
£4,999 per delegate
The Course fee includes;
- Luncheons, Refreshments
- Course notes and reference materials
- Site Visit – Networking Day (Including travel from/to course pickup location) – Optional and depending on availability. If a site visit is not possible, the session will be replaced with a classroom session covering practical industry insights.
- Hard Copy “Certificate of Completion” printed on high-quality paper
Does not include:
- Accommodation
- Flights & Travel, Airport Transfers
- Personal Expenses
- Visa Fees
Early Bird Discount:
Book in advance with our ‘Early Bird Rate – £3,999
The offer is valid on registrations made at least 60 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 60 days before the commencement of the training!
- For 2 Delegates, we offer an additional 20% Discount each Delegate (£3,199)
Registration:
Please fill in the Registration Form
Should You Wish to Register Multiple Course Delegates, Please Fill in the Information For Each Delegate