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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Green Shipping Corridors
Teaches you to design and manage green shipping corridors: routes between two or more ports where shipowners, ports, energy suppliers, cargo owners and governments work together to operate zero-emission ships ahead of the rest of…
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Green Shipping Corridors?
The Diploma in Green Shipping Corridors
Teaches you to design and manage green shipping corridors: routes between two or more ports where shipowners, ports, energy suppliers, cargo owners and governments work together to operate zero-emission ships ahead of the rest of the market. You will learn to identify candidate routes, organise fuel supply, structure partnerships and finance, and measure results.
Key advantages
- Whole-chain view: Energy, ports, ships and cargo in a single project.
- International cases: Corridors announced in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
- Selection tools: Criteria for choosing routes and partners.
- Governance and finance: How partnerships are structured and who pays the green premium.
- Focused format: Action-oriented content.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Programme highlights
- Understand the concept: What a green corridor is and why it speeds up the transition.
- Select routes: Use technical and commercial criteria.
- Organise supply: Plan fuels and energy at both ends.
- Structure partnerships: Design governance and finance.
- Lead projects: Coordinate initiatives between companies and institutions.
- Learn to turn shipping routes into zero-emission corridors.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
The Concept and Origins of Green Corridors
- The Clydebank Declaration and what followed
- Goals of green corridors
- Stages: feasibility, planning and implementation
- Corridors announced worldwide
- Role of industry coalitions
- Links with IMO and EU regulation
- Benefits for ports and shipowners
- Barriers and risks
02
Selecting Routes and Partners
- Technical selection criteria
- Cargo volume and frequency
- Ship type and distance
- Availability of renewable energy
- Port capacity
- Cargo owner interest
- Choosing partners
- Feasibility studies
03
Fuels, Energy and Bunkering
- Fuel options for the corridor
- Green fuel production
- Storage in port
- Bunkering infrastructure
- Onshore power supply
- Fuel certification
- Safety and permits
- Energy timeline
04
Ships and Technology
- New builds and conversions
- Ships ready for future fuels
- Complementary energy efficiency
- Wind-assisted propulsion
- Crew and training
- Shipyard availability
- Technology risk
- Fleet planning
05
Governance and Cooperation Agreements
- Governance models
- Memoranda of understanding
- Allocating responsibilities
- Information sharing and competition law
- Government involvement
- Agreements between states
- Managing conflicts
- Project communication
06
Economics and Finance
- Cost gap versus fossil fuels
- Green cargo contracts with shippers
- Book and claim mechanisms
- European and international funds
- Port incentives
- Infrastructure finance
- Risk sharing
- Business models
07
Indicators, Monitoring and Communication
- Emissions baseline
- Corridor indicators
- Emissions verification
- Public reporting
- Greenwashing risk
- Scaling up to other routes
- Lessons learned
- Public communication
08
Case Study: Designing a Green Corridor
- Route selection
- Volume and fleet analysis
- Energy supply plan
- Partner map
- Governance proposal
- Finance plan
- Indicators and timeline
- Final report
Workload
Study Time and Workload
800 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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You finish around—
Who it is for
Port authority professionals: driving decarbonisation projects Shipping executives and specialists: studying zero-emission routes Energy sector professionals: developing alternative fuels Cargo owner sustainability managers: seeking low-emission transport Government and international organisation staff: promoting maritime cooperation
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Explain the green corridor concept
- 02Select candidate routes
- 03Plan energy supply
- 04Design governance
- 05Organise finance
- 06Measure results
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Green corridor coordinator: At ports and industry coalitions.
02Logistics decarbonisation analyst: For shipowners and cargo owners.
03Port energy projects specialist: Alternative fuel supply.
04Strategic partnerships manager: Cooperation between companies and institutions.
05Sustainable transport consultant: Feasibility studies and planning.
06International cooperation specialist: Sustainable shipping programmes.
Questions
Entry Requirements
A route between ports where several players work together so that zero-emission ships can operate, with the fuel and infrastructure they need.
Many corridors have been announced and are at different stages of development. The diploma analyses the most significant ones.
Mainly management and planning, with the technical grounding needed on ships and fuels.
Yes. Cargo owners are key to funding the green premium and the diploma examines their role.
You design a complete green corridor, from route selection to finance and indicators.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 800 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Diploma in Green Shipping Corridors qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree in engineering, nautical science, economics, logistics or environmental science, or professional experience in ports, shipping, logistics or energy. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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