Port Inventory Control Course

Why this course?

The Port Inventory Control course

This course is designed to optimize the management and efficient tracking of goods in the port environment. Learn to implement key strategies to reduce costs, minimize losses, and improve product traceability. This program will provide you with the necessary tools to master inventory management systems, optimize workflows, and ensure the accuracy of records.

Differential Advantages

  • Process Optimization: Implement methodologies to streamline the receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods.
  • Cost Reduction: Learn to minimize losses due to obsolescence, damage, and inventory errors.
  • Improved Traceability: Use technologies and systems for precise tracking of each product.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your inventory practices comply with port and customs regulations.
  • Practical Case Studies: Apply the knowledge acquired through exercises and simulations of real-world situations in a port environment.
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Port Inventory Control Course

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Who is it aimed at?

  • Port terminal and warehouse managers seeking to optimize stock management, reduce losses, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Logistics and supply chain managers interested in mastering tools and techniques for accurate control of port inventories.
  • Auditors and compliance officers who need to ensure accuracy and transparency in inventory processes.
  • Customs and port authority personnel who require a deep understanding of inventory control systems to facilitate trade and security.
  • Students and junior professionals in logistics and port operations who wish to acquire practical skills and up-to-date knowledge in inventory management.

Flexibility Learning

Online course with downloadable materials, active discussion forums, and practical exercises to apply the acquired knowledge in the port environment.

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Objectives and competencies

Optimize the management of the flow of goods:

“Implement cross-docking and just-in-time (JIT) strategies to reduce storage times and optimize the supply chain, minimizing costs and maximizing inventory efficiency.”

Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of inventory data:

“Implement cyclical audits and reconciliations, verifying receipt, dispatch and adjustments, minimizing errors and obsolescence.”

Minimize losses and damage to stored goods:

Implement a robust inventory management system, with regular checks and risk analysis to identify and mitigate the causes of losses.

Implement efficient strategies for storing and locating merchandise:

“Optimize the physical layout of the warehouse through ABC sectorization and the implementation of inventory management systems (WMS).”

Reduce operating costs associated with inventory management:

Implement an optimized inventory management system, with ABC review and predictive software, to minimize obsolescence and maximize turnover.

Comply with customs and port regulations applicable to inventory management:

“Implement inventory control procedures that ensure compliance with customs and port legislation, minimizing the risk of penalties and optimizing operational efficiency.”

Curriculum - Modules

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. 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

  1. Introduction to Stock Management in Port Environments: Particularities and Challenges
  2. Regulations and Compliance: Port, Customs, and Security Legislation
  3. Types of Stocks: Raw Materials, Work-in-Process, Finished Goods, Spare Parts
  4. Inventory Systems: FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average, and Just-in-Time
  5. Storage and Handling: Types of Warehouses, Shelving, Handling Equipment
  6. Warehouse Security: Occupational Risk Prevention, Handling of Hazardous Materials
  7. Access Control and Surveillance: Physical and Electronic Security Systems
  8. Stock Audits: Procedures, Frequency, and Documentation
  9. Waste Management and Recycling: Environmental regulations and best practices

    Digitalization and automation: Stock management software, RFID, drones

  1. Introduction to Port Logistics Management: Roles and Responsibilities
  2. Regulations and Standards Applicable to Port Inventory Security: National and International
  3. Types of Inventories in the Port Context: Characteristics and Management
  4. Secure Storage of Goods: Hazard Classification and Compatibility
  5. Equipment and Machinery for Inventory Handling: Operational Safety
  6. Identification and Traceability Systems for Goods: Barcodes, RFID, etc.
  7. Access Control and Perimeter Security in Port Storage Areas
  8. Emergency Plans and Incident Response: Fires, Spills, Theft, etc.
  9. Security Audits in Port Inventories: Risk identification and improvements
  10. Occupational health and safety in port logistics operations

  1. Introduction to Port Inventory Management: Key Concepts and Their Importance
  2. Regulatory and Normative Framework: Applicable Laws, Conventions, and Standards
  3. Identification Technologies: RFID, Barcodes, GPS, and Sensors
  4. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Functionalities and Selection
  5. Access Control and Physical Security: Perimeters, Surveillance, and Protocols
  6. Management of Dangerous Goods (IMDG): Storage and Handling
  7. Inventory Audits: Procedures, Frequency, and Results Analysis
  8. Risk Analysis: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation Plans
  9. Supply Chain Management: Integration and Flow Optimization
  10. Cost optimization and operational efficiency strategies

  1. Introduction to Inventory Management: Key concepts, types of inventory, and their importance in the port context.
  2. Port Security Regulations and Standards: National and international legal framework, relevant conventions and codes (ISPS, etc.).
  3. Inventory Planning and Organization: Policies, procedures, ABC classification, and resource optimization.
  4. Access Control and Surveillance: Identification systems, personnel and vehicle control, CCTV, and alarms.
  5. Risk Management in Port Inventory: Threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and mitigation plans.
  6. Fire and Emergency Protection: Detection and suppression systems, evacuation plans, and incident response.
  7. Safe Storage and Handling Systems: Shelving, lifting equipment, signage, and procedures for Safety.
  8. Dangerous Goods (IMO/IMDG): Classification, packaging, labeling, transport, and safe storage.
  9. Safety Audits and Inspections: Planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up of corrective actions.
  10. Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture: Training, education, awareness, and staff participation.

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. 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 → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

Plan de estudio - Módulos

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. 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

  1. Introduction to Stock Management in Port Environments: Particularities and Challenges
  2. Regulations and Compliance: Port, Customs, and Security Legislation
  3. Types of Stocks: Raw Materials, Work-in-Process, Finished Goods, Spare Parts
  4. Inventory Systems: FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average, and Just-in-Time
  5. Storage and Handling: Types of Warehouses, Shelving, Handling Equipment
  6. Warehouse Security: Occupational Risk Prevention, Handling of Hazardous Materials
  7. Access Control and Surveillance: Physical and Electronic Security Systems
  8. Stock Audits: Procedures, Frequency, and Documentation
  9. Waste Management and Recycling: Environmental regulations and best practices

    Digitalization and automation: Stock management software, RFID, drones

  1. Introduction to Port Logistics Management: Roles and Responsibilities
  2. Regulations and Standards Applicable to Port Inventory Security: National and International
  3. Types of Inventories in the Port Context: Characteristics and Management
  4. Secure Storage of Goods: Hazard Classification and Compatibility
  5. Equipment and Machinery for Inventory Handling: Operational Safety
  6. Identification and Traceability Systems for Goods: Barcodes, RFID, etc.
  7. Access Control and Perimeter Security in Port Storage Areas
  8. Emergency Plans and Incident Response: Fires, Spills, Theft, etc.
  9. Security Audits in Port Inventories: Risk identification and improvements
  10. Occupational health and safety in port logistics operations

  1. Introduction to Port Inventory Management: Key Concepts and Their Importance
  2. Regulatory and Normative Framework: Applicable Laws, Conventions, and Standards
  3. Identification Technologies: RFID, Barcodes, GPS, and Sensors
  4. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Functionalities and Selection
  5. Access Control and Physical Security: Perimeters, Surveillance, and Protocols
  6. Management of Dangerous Goods (IMDG): Storage and Handling
  7. Inventory Audits: Procedures, Frequency, and Results Analysis
  8. Risk Analysis: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation Plans
  9. Supply Chain Management: Integration and Flow Optimization
  10. Cost optimization and operational efficiency strategies

  1. Introduction to Inventory Management: Key concepts, types of inventory, and their importance in the port context.
  2. Port Security Regulations and Standards: National and international legal framework, relevant conventions and codes (ISPS, etc.).
  3. Inventory Planning and Organization: Policies, procedures, ABC classification, and resource optimization.
  4. Access Control and Surveillance: Identification systems, personnel and vehicle control, CCTV, and alarms.
  5. Risk Management in Port Inventory: Threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and mitigation plans.
  6. Fire and Emergency Protection: Detection and suppression systems, evacuation plans, and incident response.
  7. Safe Storage and Handling Systems: Shelving, lifting equipment, signage, and procedures for Safety.
  8. Dangerous Goods (IMO/IMDG): Classification, packaging, labeling, transport, and safe storage.
  9. Safety Audits and Inspections: Planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up of corrective actions.
  10. Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture: Training, education, awareness, and staff participation.

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. 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 → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

  1. Introduction to Port Logistics: Key Concepts and Supply Chain
  2. Legal and Regulatory Framework: Port, Customs, and Security Regulations
  3. Inventory Management: Types of Inventory, Valuation Methods, and Control
  4. Port Warehousing: Types of Warehouses, Layouts, and Space Optimization
  5. Port Equipment: Cranes, Forklifts, and Conveyor Belts
  6. Warehouse Safety: Occupational Risk Prevention, Signage, and Personal Protective Equipment
  7. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Functionalities, Implementation, and Benefits
  8. Transportation and Distribution: Modes of Transport, Packaging, and Unitization
  9. Information Technologies (ICT): RFID, barcodes, and IoT in port logistics

    Security audits and continuous improvement in port inventory management

  1. Introduction to Port Inventory Management: Key Concepts and Their Importance
  2. Types of Inventory: Raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, maintenance supplies, and spare parts.
  3. Demand Forecasting Techniques: Quantitative methods (time series, causal models) and qualitative methods (expert opinion, market research).
  4. Inventory Management Models: EOQ (Economic Order Quantity), reorder point, just-in-time (JIT) inventory.
  5. Storage and Distribution: Warehouse layout, storage systems (shelving, blocks, etc.), material handling equipment.
  6. Identification and Tracking Systems: Barcodes, RFID, tracking systems Warehouse Management System (WMS).
  7. Inventory Control: Cycle counting, inventory audits, ABC analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs).
  8. Supply Chain Optimization: Supplier collaboration, demand management, reverse logistics.
  9. Inventory Management Software: Selection, implementation, and use of software for inventory management and optimization.
  10. Inventory Cost Analysis: Storage costs, ordering costs, shortage and obsolescence costs.

  1. Introduction to Port Logistics Management: Key Concepts and Stakeholders
  2. Legal and Regulatory Framework for Port Asset Security: Laws and Regulations
  3. Risk Analysis in the Port Logistics Chain: Identification and Assessment
  4. Port Physical Security: Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems
  5. Cargo Protection: Prevention of Theft, Larceny, and Contamination
  6. Emergency Management and Contingency Plans in the Port Environment
  7. Technologies Applied to Port Logistics Security: RFID, Blockchain
  8. Cybersecurity in Port Logistics Management: Data and Systems Protection
  9. Collaboration and Coordination Among Authorities Port authorities, companies, and security forces

    Security audits and certifications in port logistics management

  1. Introduction to Port Stock Management: Importance, Challenges, and Current Trends
  2. Legal and Regulatory Framework: National and International Regulations Applicable to Stock Management
  3. Types of Stock: Classification According to Nature (Raw Materials, Finished Goods, etc.) and Turnover
  4. Storage and Handling: Efficient and Safe Storage Techniques
  5. Port Equipment: Cranes, Forklifts, Conveyor Belts, and Other Equipment Used in Stock Management
  6. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Functionalities, Implementation, and Benefits
  7. Inventory Control: Methods for Counting, Tracking, and Valuing Stocks
  8. Supply Chain Optimization: Coordination Among Suppliers, Port Operators, and Customers
  9. Safety in handling goods: prevention of occupational hazards, protection against theft and damage.
  10. Risk management and contingency plans: risk identification, assessment, and preventive measures.

Career opportunities

  • Port Inventory Manager: Control and optimization of stocks in terminals and warehouses.
  • Logistics Coordinator: Planning and monitoring of the port supply chain.
  • Inventory Data Analyst: Identifying trends and improving operational efficiency.
  • Port Warehouse Supervisor: Managing teams and processes in the receipt and dispatch of goods.
  • Inventory Security Specialist: Implementing measures to prevent losses and theft.
  • Inventory Management Consultant: Advising port companies to optimize their operations.
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS) Administrator: Implementing and maintaining specialized software.
  • Materials Buyer/Planner: Managing the Acquisition and forecasting of inventory needs.

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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.

5. Induction

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, ≥ 24” 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

  • Optimize your management: Master the techniques for efficient and profitable port inventory control.
  • Reduce costs: Learn to minimize losses due to obsolescence, deterioration, or loss of goods.
  • Streamline operations: Implement strategies to improve the flow of goods and reduce waiting times.
  • Increase accuracy: Use specialized tools and software for detailed inventory tracking.
  • Comply with regulations: Understand the regulations and standards applicable to inventory management in the port sector.
Boost the efficiency of your terminal and the profitability of your port business with optimized inventory control.

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Frequently asked questions

Ensuring the availability of the right merchandise, in the right place and at the right time, minimizing costs and optimizing port operations.

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.

Efficient management of limited space and complex coordination between multiple actors (shipping companies, terminals, customs, etc.) to ensure the smooth flow of goods and avoid delays and congestion.

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 (3–6 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.

  1. Introduction to Port Stock Management: Importance, Challenges, and Current Trends
  2. Legal and Regulatory Framework: National and International Regulations Applicable to Stock Management
  3. Types of Stock: Classification According to Nature (Raw Materials, Finished Goods, etc.) and Turnover
  4. Storage and Handling: Efficient and Safe Storage Techniques
  5. Port Equipment: Cranes, Forklifts, Conveyor Belts, and Other Equipment Used in Stock Management
  6. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Functionalities, Implementation, and Benefits
  7. Inventory Control: Methods for Counting, Tracking, and Valuing Stocks
  8. Supply Chain Optimization: Coordination Among Suppliers, Port Operators, and Customers
  9. Safety in handling goods: prevention of occupational hazards, protection against theft and damage.
  10. Risk management and contingency plans: risk identification, assessment, and preventive measures.

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