Maritime Logistics in the Oil & Gas Industry

About the Course

Maritime logistics in the oil & gas industry are crucial for the global energy supply chain, facilitating the transportation of crude oil and refined products across vast oceans to refineries and distribution points worldwide. Efficient port operations form the heart of oil logistics, handling the loading, unloading, and temporary storage of vital energy resources. These ports are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate various sizes of tanker vessels, ensuring smooth cargo transfer and adherence to stringent safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Economic fluctuations and geopolitical factors significantly influence logistics strategies in the oil & gas industry. Companies must navigate dynamic market conditions, fluctuating oil prices, regulatory changes, and geopolitical tensions to manage risks and maintain operational resilience effectively. Robust planning and risk management practices are essential to adapt to uncertainties and maintain competitiveness in the global marketplace. The industry is increasingly emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility, and new technologies are emerging to shape future practices in oil logistics. These efforts aim to reduce carbon emissions, mitigate environmental impacts, and support global efforts towards a more sustainable energy future.

In conclusion, the Maritime Logistics in the Oil & Gas Industry training course plays a pivotal role in meeting global energy demands by integrating advanced technologies, adhering to regulations, and embracing sustainable practices to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation of essential energy resources across international waters.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of maritime logistics in the oil & gas industry
• Explore maritime operations and regulations
• Define core concepts of maritime logistics
• Analyse strategic management of shipping services
• Understand the nature of shipping services
• Assess suppliers and terminals in oil logistics
• Investigate inventory management in shipping
• Explore technological innovations and environmental issues

Training Approach

The delegates will be taught through learning techniques that ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. The training methods will vary depending on their needs and the topics that are delivered. The modules and topics have been established to facilitate delegates’ learning process and provide them with the highest level of apprehension and retention of the presented material. Modules and topics will be delivered with the support of a presentation in which industry examples, market insights, and case studies are brought in to promote discussion among the delegates and raise awareness. Delegates will be assessed to determine the level of knowledge they have retained.

The Attendees

This training course covers essential aspects of maritime logistics in the oil and gas industry, focusing on understanding fundamental concepts, operational practices, regulatory frameworks, strategic management, and emerging technological and environmental challenges. The target delegates may be oil and gas industry professionals such as engineers, managers, and executives involved in the oil industry's upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, shipping and maritime industry professionals, supply chain managers, procurement managers, and oil terminal managers.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Logistics Coordinators
• Shipping Managers
• Marine Coordinators
• Port Managers and Authorities
• Operations Managers
• Government Officials and Policy Makers
• Officials from Maritime Authorities
• Vessel Operators
• Fleet Managers
• Procurement Specialists
• Offshore Installation Managers
• Maritime Transport Analysts
• Marine Engineers
• Oil & Gas Field Engineers
• Terminal Managers
• Freight Forwarders

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF MARITIME LOGISTICS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

• International Trade
• Oil & Gas Business
• Oil & Gas Trade Geography
• Oil & Gas Value Chain
• Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Segments
• Transport Modes

DAY TWO: MARITIME OPERATIONS AND REGULATIONS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

• Movement of Oil & Gas by Sea
• Types of Ships to Carry Oil & Gas
• Maritime Trade Routes and Chokepoints
• Legislative Framework
• Cost Structure and Contractual Arrangements
• Market Structure Governing the Carriage of Oil & Gas
• Maritime Trade Routes and Chokepoints

DAY THREE: CORE CONCEPTS OF MARITIME LOGISTICS

• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Shipping Companies as Logistics Systems
• Maritime Logistics Defined
• Elements of Maritime Logistics
• Ships as Production Units
• Nature of Shipping Services

DAY FOUR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF SHIPPING SERVICES AND SUPPLIERS

• Distribution of Shipping Services
• Shipping Customers Identification and Segmentation
• Distribution Channels of Shipping Services
• Procurement Management
• Suppliers Identification and Segmentation
• Shipping Companies Suppliers
• Oil Terminals: Ensuring Safe and Efficient Operations

DAY FIVE: MANAGEMENT IN MARITIME LOGISTICS, TECHNOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Management in a Shipping Context
• Inventory Management Strategies in Shipping
• Technological Innovations in Maritime Logistics
• Environmental and Sustainability Issues
• Digitalisation in Maritime Logistics