Container Logistics Management Certificate

Course Information

  • the date

17/02/2025

  • Duration

5 days

  • The city

Dubai

  • Cost
  • Type

in-house

Course details

The Container Logistics Management course offers a comprehensive, scientific approach to mastering the intricacies of container transportation and supply chain management. Participants will delve into the evolution of containerisation, types of container ships, and their unique features.

The course covers essential topics such as global economic developments, container ship operations, and the financial aspects of container liner shipping. Attendees will gain insights into both business and maritime perspectives, exploring ship and transport operations, scheduling, route optimization, and coordination with ports and terminals.

This program specifically benefits logistics managers, chief officers, supply chain executives, manufacturers, port authorities, customs officials, maritime professionals, and logistics consultants. Over five days, the course covers container shipping dynamics, procurement of logistics services, stakeholder management, special container handling, and the future of container shipping, including digitalization and sustainability practices.

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to optimize container logistics and drive operational excellence in their organizations.

تهدف هذه الدورة إلى تزويد المشاركين بالمعرفة والمهارات الأساسية اللازمة لإدارة لوجستيات الحاويات بفعالية:

فهم مبادئ وتطور الحاويات.
تحديد أنواع مختلفة من سفن الحاويات وخصائصها.
التعرف على أنواع الحاويات المختلفة للبضائع المتنوعة.
استكشاف دور عمليات سفن الحاويات في سلاسل التوريد العالمية.
دراسة الجوانب المالية لخدمات الشحن البحري للحاويات.
اكتساب رؤى حول وجهات النظر التجارية والبحرية للوجستيات الحاويات.
استكشاف تعقيدات عمليات السفن والنقل.

هذه الدورة مفيدة للمهنيين المشاركين في لوجستيات الحاويات، بما في ذلك:

مديري الخدمات اللوجستية والمهنيون
المديرون التنفيذيون وسلسلة التوريد
الشركات المصنعة والموردون
سلطات الموانئ ومشغلو المحطات
مسؤولو الجمارك ومسؤولو الامتثال
المهنيون في صناعة النقل البحري والشحن
مستشارو ومحللو الخدمات اللوجستية
المهنيون في سلسلة التوريد والعمليات

Course outline

Dynamics of Container Shipping and Recent Trends

  • Introduction to services in container logistics
  • Overview of container vessels, commodity types, and terminals
  • Detailed look into the container shipment process
  • Decision-making criteria and transportation modes for container shipment
  • Understanding stakeholders and service providers involved in a container's journey
  • Optimizing terminal operations and processes in container logistics
  • Effective handling practices to reduce waste and improve container movements

Acquiring Container Logistics Services

  • Structure of freight rates and costs in shipping lines
  • Analysis of competition and alliances among shipping lines
  • Key factors in pricing, negotiation, and supplier management
  • Role of container terminals in the supply chain
  • Interaction dynamics between container terminals, lines, freight forwarders, and logistics providers
  • Engaging with service providers for inspection and customs clearance

Managing Stakeholders in Container Logistics

  • Infrastructure and cargo handling at container terminals
  • Key port operations: vessel, yard, gate, CFS, and warehouse
  • Insights into the shipment process from a container line's perspective
  • Current trends in the container shipping industry

Optimizing Container Processes

 

  • Managing special containers: Reefer, flat rack, open top, and dangerous cargo
  • Port-centric logistics: inland transportation and handling facilities
  • Understanding dry ports, free trade zones, and inland terminals
  • Streamlining customs processes
  • Documentation essentials for container shipment: Bill of lading, cargo manifest, letter of credit
  • Managing container insurance, identifying cargo damage causes, and risk management
  • Door-to-door transport logistics and Incoterms

Future of Container Shipping and Common Shipment Scenarios

  • Legal considerations, claims, and dispute management in container logistics
  • Establishing a resilient supply chain through risk management
  • Embracing digitalization and emerging technologies in container logistics
  • Implementing sustainable practices in container logistics

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