About the Course

Ports and Terminals play a crucial role in facilitating global trade and connecting economies around the globe. With the increased volume of international trade, efficient port and terminal operations are essential for smooth cargo handling, minimising delays, and optimising supply chain logistics.

A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas where vessels load and discharge cargo and passengers. A terminal is a facility within the port where cargo is handled. Some challenges facing the port and terminal industry include congestion, cargo handling efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Using advanced technologies and implementing effective management strategies, port and terminal operators can navigate these challenges and ensure the smoothness of operation. Efficiency and effectiveness are critical in managing and operating ports and terminals. Port managers, whether port authorities or terminal operators, need to manage complex processes efficiently, provide value for their customers and address the concerns of stakeholders. 

This 5-day Port and Terminal Management training course will help the delegates understand the planning and design of the main elements of ports and terminals. Also, the basic project management models will be discussed. It will highlight the main environmental issues that should be considered during port and terminal operations and some key points that will help port managers’ measure performance.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the basics of terminal planning
• Learn about the design of the main elements of ports and terminals
• Appreciate basic port management models
• Understand the efficiency and effectiveness of ports and terminals
• Identify how to measure port performance

Training Approach

This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between delegates about their interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the formal presentation sessions. Above all, extensive use of case examples and case studies of issues has been personally involved.

The Attendees

This training course will benefit all professionals directly or indirectly involved in designing, operating and managing ports and terminals. It helps the delegate appreciate how the ports are more efficient.

This training course will be valuable to professionals, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Port Engineers
• Port operation staff
• Port Operations Managers
• Port Stakeholders
• Maritime Safety and Security
• Maritime Environment Staff

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: PORT AND TERMINAL PLANNING

• General: Considerations on Terminal Planning
• Terminals Planning
• Navigation Channels and Navigation Safety
• Modelling Techniques in Planning of Terminals
• Planning Area – Terminal Yard
• Crane Scheduling and Stacking

DAY TWO: MAIN DESIGN ELEMENTS OF PORTS AND TERMINALS

• Types of Quay Walls
• Design of Berthing Facilities
• Durability and Operations Aspects for Quay Walls
• Pavement for Container Terminals
• The Impact of Air Emissions Regulations on Ports and Terminals

DAY THREE: PORT MANAGEMENT

• Cargos
• Basic Port Management Models
• Port Governance
• Port Operator
• Port Cost Analysis

DAY FOUR: PORTS AND TERMINALS ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY

• Cargo Demand Forecast
• Financing Port Development
• Increased Economic Efficiency
• Port Community Systems and Big Data
• Environmental Issues

DAY FIVE: PORT AND TERMINAL PERFORMANCE AND POLICY

• Port Performance
• Port Efficiency
• Port Effectiveness
• Port Resilience
• Port Policies