Introduction to International Trade and Logistics
- Importance of international trade and the role of shipping in this vast trading network.
- Type of ships and type of cargo they carry. Essential Shipping Knowledge and Shipping Terminology
- How the different types of cargo are categorized, stored on board the ship and transported over the seas.
- Key Customers and Players of the Maritime Industry
- Role of the Maritime Administration in Port Operations
Ports and Their Functions
- Warehousing and storage of merchandise on land and stevedoring to and from vessel
- Inland access and intermodal connections
- Loading and unloading, handling transhipment of cargo
- Capacity Planning
Port Project Management – Techniques and Principles
- Principles of project management
- Difference between normal and project operating activities
- Understand the importance of good quality port project management
Impact of Changing Technology on Ports
- Smart Port
- Smart Technologies/Applications in Smart Ports
- Big Data in the Shipping Industry
- Artificial Intelligence to Improve Maritime Transport
- Internet of Things Connectivity
- Blockchain Technology to Make Shipping Faster
- Smart Technology Solutions to Improve Port Efficiency
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and the Environment) in Ports Management
- Importance of HSSE in port sector
- Review HSSE management concept
- Understand and review best practice in port management
- Regulatory framework for port safety and security
- Risk Management