Port Management & Maritime Transport Training Course
1Summary
More than eighty percent of the world's traded goods pass through a port at some point in their journey — which makes port efficiency one of the biggest hidden levers in global trade. The Port Management & Maritime Transport Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Training Courses specialization under the Management category, prepares professionals to manage ports, terminals, and marine transport operations with confidence.
Participants build expertise in port management systems, shipping operations, marine transport networks, cargo handling, terminal workflows, and vessel planning. The programme combines logistics management principles with operational best practice, preparing learners to coordinate maritime activities, optimise cargo movement, and support reliable, cost-effective international trade.
2Objectives and target group
- Understand the operational role of ports within global supply chains.
- Apply port management systems and terminal infrastructure principles.
- Coordinate shipping operations across fleets and shipment schedules.
- Understand marine transport networks, vessel routing, and maritime regulations.
- Manage cargo handling procedures and terminal workflows.
- Develop effective vessel planning, berth allocation, and scheduling strategies.
- Improve logistics performance through operational optimisation.
- Strengthen risk management and decision-making in maritime freight operations.
Target Audience
- Logistics and supply chain managers.
- Port operations supervisors and terminal managers.
- Marine transport coordinators and cargo handling specialists.
- Freight and shipping professionals.
- Import and export professionals and transportation managers.
- International trade professionals.
- Professionals seeking careers in international logistics and maritime operations.
3Course Content
Module 1: Ports as the Engine of Global Trade
- Global logistics concepts and trade networks.
- International supply chain operations.
- Logistics planning principles.
Module 2: Port Management and Terminal Infrastructure
- Port operations and infrastructure fundamentals.
- Port management systems and efficiency.
- Logistics integration across terminals.
Module 3: Coordinating Shipping Operations and Fleets
- Maritime shipping processes and documentation.
- Fleet coordination and operational planning.
- Freight movement planning and performance management.
Module 4: Marine Transport Networks and Regulations
- Marine transport networks and vessel routing.
- Maritime regulations and transportation risk management.
Module 5: Cargo Handling and Terminal Workflows
- Cargo handling procedures and container management.
- Terminal workflows, equipment, and safety practices.
Module 6: Vessel Planning, Berth Allocation and Scheduling
- Vessel planning techniques and berth allocation.
- Loading and unloading schedules.
- Capacity optimisation.
Module 7: Measuring Performance and Driving Improvement
- Logistics KPIs and operational efficiency.
- Risk mitigation and continuous improvement strategies.