Diploma in Terminal Management and Maritime Logistics
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Terminal Management and Maritime Logistics
This program provides you with a comprehensive overview of port operations and the efficient flow of goods. Master the optimization strategies, the regulatory framework, and the emerging technologies that drive competitiveness in the sector. Learn to manage warehouses, transportation, customs documentation, and implement innovative logistics solutions to maximize terminal profitability.
This program provides you with a comprehensive overview of port operations and the efficient flow of goods.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Approach: Real-world case studies and management simulations to apply knowledge.
- Industry Experts: Instructors with extensive experience in port management and maritime logistics.
- Professional Networking: Expand your network of contacts with industry professionals.
- Prestigious Certification: Academic recognition that boosts your professional career.
- Flexible Schedule: Online format adaptable to your needs.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 10-05-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Maritime and port professionals seeking to optimize terminal management, improve operational efficiency, and understand the latest trends in logistics.
- Managers, supervisors, and coordinators of maritime terminals who wish to deepen their knowledge in planning, operations, security, and resource management.
- Logistics and maritime transport specialists who aspire to develop skills in comprehensive supply chain management and process optimization at terminals.
- Engineers, administrators, and economists interested in acquiring a strategic vision of maritime terminal management and its impact on international trade.
- Recent graduates and professionals seeking new opportunities in the maritime sector who wish to acquire specialized knowledge in terminal management and logistics.
Flexibility for your development
Ā Designed for professionals with demanding schedules: flexible online format, 24/7 access to learning materials, and recorded live classes for later viewing.
Objectives and competencies

Optimizing operational efficiency in port terminals:
Implement workflow optimization and resource management strategies, including process automation and continuous improvement based on data analysis and staff feedback.

Implement risk management strategies in the maritime logistics chain:
“Develop contingency plans for disruptions in maritime transport (weather, strikes, cyberattacks) and ensure operational continuity.”

Supervise and coordinate the loading and unloading of ships:
“Ensure correct stowage according to plans and regulations, optimizing time and minimizing risks of damage to the cargo/ship.”

Efficiently manage the storage and distribution of goods in terminals.
“Optimize space utilization, prioritizing inventory turnover and minimizing logistics costs.”

Apply national and international regulations in maritime logistics management:
“Manage customs and transport documentation (BL, manifests, etc.) in compliance with IMO regulations and local legislation.”

Develop leadership and team management skills in the maritime-port sector:
“Implement effective communication and conflict resolution strategies to foster a positive and productive work environment in maritime-port operations.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Port Operations: Types of Ports and Terminals
- Port Security: ISPS Regulations, Access Control, and Threats
- Global Supply Chain: Actors, Flows, and Challenges
- Loading and Unloading Management: Equipment, Stowage, and Risks
- Port Documentation: Bills of Lading, Manifests, and Customs
- Intermodal Transport: Maritime, Land, and Air Connections
- Logistics and Warehousing: Inventory Management, Cross-Docking, and Traceability
- Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerabilities and Contingency Plans
- Technologies in Port Operations: Automation and Digitalization and big data
- Sustainability in port operations and the supply chain
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- Introduction to Port Operations: Roles and Responsibilities
- Customs Regulations: Regimes, Documentation, and Control
- Port Security: ISPS, Access Control, Surveillance
- Cargo Management: Stowage, Lashing, Handling, and Risks
- Port Equipment: Cranes, RTGs, Reach Stackers, Conveyor Belts
- Storage and Warehousing of Goods: Types, Inventory Management
- Inspection of Goods: Physical, Documentary, and with NDT Equipment
- Occupational Risk Prevention in the Port Environment
- Coordination Between Agents: Shipping Lines, Freight Forwarders, Customs, and Terminals
- Technologies Applied to Port Operations: digitization and automation
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- Introduction to International Trade: Incoterms, Sales Contracts
- Port Operations: Types of Vessels, Loading, Unloading, and Handling of Goods
- Foreign Trade Documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Customs: Customs Procedures (Import, Export, Transit), Tariffs, and Customs Valuation
- Customs Legislation: Customs Code, International Regulations (WTO)
- Chartering: Types of Contracts (Time Charter, Voyage Charter, Bareboat Charter), Negotiation, and Clauses
- Transport Insurance: Insurance Policies, Covered Risks, Claims
- International Logistics: Supply chain, multimodal transport, warehousing and distribution
Risk management in international trade: commercial, political and financial risks
Port regulations: security, environmental protection and access control
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- Introduction to Port Operations: Actors, Roles, and Regulations
- Vessel and Cargo Documentation: Bill of Lading, Manifests, Packing Lists
- Customs: Customs Regimes, Tariffs, Taxes, and Current Regulations
- Customs Clearance Process: Declaration, Verification, Assessment, and Release
- Chartering: Types of Contracts (Voyage Charter, Time Charter, Bareboat Charter)
- Freight Calculation: Rates, Demurrage, Dispatch, and Other Costs
- Stowage and Unstowage: Planning, Safety, and Efficiency
- Port Terminal Management: Operations, Equipment, and Security
- Marine Insurance: Types, Coverage, and claims.
- Logistics and multimodal transport: supply chain optimization.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety ā diagnosis ā intervention ā verification ā report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Port Operations: Types of Ports, Functions, and Key Players.
- International Customs Legislation: Kyoto Convention, WCO, and Local Regulations.
- The Global Supply Chain: Flow of Goods, Multimodal Transport, and Logistics.
- Customs Documentation: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List.
- Incoterms 2020: Buyer and Seller Responsibilities in International Trade.
- Risk Management in the Supply Chain: Security, Insurance, and Contingency Plans.
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Stowage, Lashing, Handling of Dangerous Goods.
- Technology in Ports and Customs: Port Management Systems, Electronic Customs.
- Security Port operations: ISPS Code, access control, theft and fraud prevention.
Sustainability in port and customs operations: environmental impact and social responsibility.
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Career opportunities
- Port Terminal Manager: Coordination of loading and unloading operations, space and resource planning.
- Maritime Logistics Specialist: Supply chain optimization, intermodal transport management, and customs documentation.
- Maritime Route Planner: Design of efficient routes, considering factors such as costs, safety, and regulations.
- Port Operations Analyst: Performance evaluation, identification of bottlenecks, and proposals for improvement.
- Terminal Security Officer: Implementation of security protocols, risk management, and emergency response.
- Logistics and Port Management Consultant: Advising companies in the sector on optimization and expansion strategies.
- Maritime Transport Coordinator: Liaison between shipping lines, terminals, and clients to ensure efficiency in the transport of goods.
- International Trade Specialist: Management of customs procedures, Incoterms, and documentation required for import and export.
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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

Documentation:
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ā„ 24ā monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates

1. Online
application
(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Strategic Mastery: Delve into port operations, logistics management, and supply chain optimization.
- Comprehensive Vision: Analyze the legal framework, market trends, and emerging technologies in the maritime sector.
- Practical Tools: Acquire skills in planning, cost control, and decision-making for terminals and operations.
- Professional Networking: Connect with industry experts, terminal managers, and industry peers.
- Immediate application: Implement innovative solutions and improve the efficiency of your maritime logistics operations.
Testimonials
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to optimize operations at my terminal. I implemented a new container management system that reduced waiting times by 15% and increased overall efficiency by 12%, resulting in a significant increase in profitability.
The Diploma in Port Engineering & Maritime Logistics provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to optimize operations at my terminal. I implemented a new container management system based on the principles I learned, resulting in a 15% reduction in vessel waiting times and a 10% increase in loading and unloading efficiency.
This diploma program provided me with the necessary tools to optimize operations at my terminal. I implemented a new container management system that reduced waiting times by 15% and increased overall efficiency by 12%, resulting in a significant increase in profitability.
This diploma provided me with the necessary tools to optimize the management of my terminal, achieving a 15% reduction in vessel waiting times and a 10% increase in container movement in the last six months.
Frequently asked questions
Optimize operations and efficiency in port terminals and the maritime logistics chain.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Logistics and port sector.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3ā6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Port Operations: Actors, Roles, and Responsibilities.
- Customs Regulations: Customs Regimes, Tariffs, and Taxes.
- Port Security: ISPS, Access Control, and Surveillance.
- Types of Cargo: General, Bulk, Containerized, and Their Characteristics.
- Cargo Handling Equipment: Cranes, Reach Stackers, Conveyor Belts.
- Stowage and Unstowage: Planning, Techniques, and Safety.
- Maritime Transport Documentation: Bills of Lading, Manifests, Packing Lists.
- Port Warehouse Management: Storage, Inventory, and Traceability.
- Cargo Inspection: Customs, Phytosanitary and safety measures.
- Occupational risk prevention in port operations.
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Request information
Complete the Application Form.
Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).
Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you would like the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
An academic advisor will contact you within 24ā48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor