CERTIFICATE IN
MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL MANAGEMENT

Full Course Outline

• Introduction to Port Management and Operations
• Ship, Conventional Cargo and Multi-Purpose Terminal Types
• Characteristics of Conventional Ports, Break-bulk ports, Liquid Bulk ports, Roro Ports
• Cargo Types: General Cargoes, Neobulk, Breakbulk, Containers, Dry Bulks, Liquid Bulks, Project Cargoes, Vehicle and Ro-Ro
• Trends in the Shipping Industry and the Impact on the Multi-Purpose Terminals
• Multi-Purpose Terminal Infrastructure, Cargo Handling Equipment
• Principles behind the Multi-Purpose Port Layout
• Conventional Cargo Operations: Vessel, Yard, Gate and Warehouse Operations
• Operations Performance and Port Efficiency
• Port Labour and Role of labour organisations, Using Subcontractors
• Safety and Security concerns of Multi-Purpose Terminals and solutions
• Smart Ports, Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies
• Multi-Purpose Port Marketing and Customer Management
• Port Competition, Barriers to Entry
• Pricing of Multi-Purpose 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.

Who should attend:

This course is ideal for:

• Multi-Purpose 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

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 2 weeks 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 flexible bundle.

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

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 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:

Please fill in the Registration Form

Should You Wish to Register Multiple Course Delegates, Please Fill in the Information For Each Delegate