CERTIFICATE IN
MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL MANAGEMENT
5-6 November 2025
10.00 – 14.00 UK Time
On-line Interactive Course
Upcoming Dates:
5-6 November 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.
Multi-purpose terminal management is a specialised and complex field, requiring a deep understanding of diverse cargo types, operational challenges, and safety considerations. Unlike single cargo-dedicated terminals, multi-purpose terminals handle a variety of goods—from breakbulk and project cargo to Ro-Ro and liquid bulk—making operations more intricate and demanding.
The Certificate in Multi-Purpose Terminal Management is a niche course designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate these complexities. Covering key areas such as terminal layout, cargo handling, HSSE challenges, labour management, digitalisation, and port marketing, this interactive course provides practical insights to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to optimise multi-purpose terminal operations while addressing critical safety, security, and logistical concerns in an evolving industry landscape.
Course Details
- Trends in the Shipping Industry and the Impact on the Port Sector
- Recent global trends in Conventional Port Ownership and Management
- Marketing and Business Development in the Multi-Purpose Port Sector
- Principles of Conventional Cargo Port Planning & Operations
- Types of Conventional Terminals – Port Infrastructure – Port Equipment
- Smart Ports and Port Digitalisation for Conventional Cargo Terminals
- Port-Centric Logistics, Intermodal Transportation & Dry Ports
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
Join our Live Online Certificate in ‘Multi-Purpose Terminal Management’ via Zoom.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions:
Feel free to explore our detailed FAQ section for additional questions or assistance you may require.
Comments and Testimonials:
” Holistic view on all aspects related to multimodal terminal operations. A good way to refresh my own knowledge and the opportunity to listen to experts with similar experience was highly valuable. “
“ Multi-purpose Terminal infrastructures & Principles behind the Multi-Purpose port layout was valuable. Well and benefit. And of course, I would recommend it to a colleague. ”
“ 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 Multipurpose port management. Definitely a highly recommended course for my colleagues. ”
Maciej Kisiel, Poland
Wais Ali Abdallah, Djibuti
Yolanda Tania, Singapore
” Characteristics of Multi-purpose Terminals, Multi-Purpose Terminal Infrastructure and Layout, Multi-Purpose Terminal Handling Equipment, Multi-Purpose Terminal Operations activities, Multi-Purpose Terminal main Services
and Multi-Purpose Terminal Marketing and Sales Management was the parts I found most useful. VERY HELPFUL AND GREAT. I would 100% recommend it. “
“ The course contains essential information within its time frame with maximum overview in port management key points. Due to quite limited access to communication technologies aboard the ships, I do observe crew members are often affected with a sort of “tunnel vision” in their day-to-day routine, especially in ship to shore operations.
Glad to attend the course by London Port Academy and expand my personal knowledge beyond the ship’s “bubble” for continuous personal growth and self-development ”
“The multi-purpose Terminal Operations part and the marketing strategies were valuable. I truly enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it to others. ”
Nicolau António, Angola
Mykola Taran, Ukraine
Prisca Nashon, Tanzania
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