A single container might travel by ship, then rail, then truck before it reaches a warehouse — and every handover between those modes is a point where cargo can sit idle or get lost in the paperwork. The Multimodal Port Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination Training Course from Arab British Fellowship Training Academy trains professionals to manage that journey as one connected system rather than a series of separate handoffs.

Part of the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization under the Management category, the programme covers Port Logistics fundamentals alongside the coordination of maritime, rail, and road transport, freight forwarding, and terminal operations. Participants leave able to plan multimodal cargo movement, reduce transport delays, and apply digital tools that keep every leg of the journey visible.

• Understand the fundamentals of Port Logistics and multimodal transport management.
• Coordinate cargo movement seamlessly between ports and inland transport networks.
• Integrate maritime, rail transport, and road transport into one logistics plan.
• Strengthen cooperation with freight forwarding providers and terminal operators.
• Identify risks that affect cargo transportation and supply chain performance.
• Apply digital logistics platforms and data to support faster, better-informed decisions.
• Improve customer service and operational efficiency across international logistics.

Target Audience

• Port operations and terminal managers.
• Logistics, supply chain, and distribution managers.
• Shipping managers and maritime operations personnel.
• Freight forwarding professionals.
• Transport planners and warehouse managers.
• Customs and logistics coordinators.
• Anyone involved in multimodal transport operations.

Module 1: What Makes Port Logistics Work

• Fundamentals of Port Logistics and the port supply chain.
• Cargo movement processes and key stakeholders.
• Port infrastructure and logistics systems.

Module 2: Designing a Multimodal Transport Plan

• Multimodal transport concepts and mode integration.
• Intermodal versus multimodal operations.
• Cargo transfer coordination and transport planning.

Module 3: Maritime and Terminal Operations

• Shipping network management and vessel scheduling.
• Container and bulk cargo terminal operations.
• Yard management and equipment utilisation.

Module 4: Connecting Rail and Inland Logistics

• The role of rail transport in cargo distribution.
• Inland transport corridors and container depots.
• Optimising inland transport networks.

Module 5: Freight Forwarding and Cargo Coordination

• Freight forwarding operations and logistics service providers.
• Cargo documentation and customs coordination.
• Managing international freight movement.

Module 6: Managing Risk Across the Supply Chain

• Transport risk assessment and cargo security.
• Disruption management and business continuity planning.
• Logistics performance indicators.

Module 7: Digital Tools for Smarter Port Logistics

• Digital logistics platforms and port community systems.
• Transport management systems and data-driven decisions.
• Continuous improvement in Port Logistics.