Diploma in Inventory Control and Dry Ports
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Inventory Control and Dry Ports
This program provides you with the key tools to optimize logistics management and reduce costs in the modern supply chain. Learn to master inventory management techniques, from demand planning to stock control, and understand the strategic role of dry ports in intermodal transport. This program prepares you to face the challenges of the sector, with a practical focus on operational efficiency and cargo security.
Differentiating Advantages
- Supply Chain Optimization: Integrate inventory management with dry port operations to achieve greater efficiency.
- Cost Reduction: Implement strategies to minimize capital tied up in inventory and operating expenses.
- Applied Technologies: Learn about the latest trends in software and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Familiarize yourself with relevant customs and foreign trade regulations.
- Real-World Case Studies: Analyze practical examples from leading companies in the logistics sector.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 29-09-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Logistics and supply chain professionals looking to optimize their inventory management strategies and dry port operations.
- Warehouse and distribution managers who want to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimize losses in their logistics centers.
- Inventory analysts and demand planners who need to master advanced techniques to predict demand, optimize stock levels, and avoid obsolescence.
- Dry port and intermodal terminal operators interested in implementing best practices, streamlining the flow of goods, and maximizing the capacity of their facilities.
- Students and recent graduates in related fields seeking a career boost with specialized knowledge in inventory control and port management dry.
Flexibility and applicability
Designed for active professionals: online format with recorded classes, interactive discussion forums and practical case studies to apply what you’ve learned.
Objectives and competencies
Optimize comprehensive logistics management:
“Implement route optimization, inventory management and distribution strategies, using technological tools and Lean methodologies to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the supply chain.”
Implement efficient stock control strategies:
“Optimize inventory turnover, minimize storage costs, and prevent obsolescence through ABC analysis and demand forecasting.”
Efficiently manage operations in dry ports:
“Optimize yard and warehouse management to streamline the flow of goods, minimizing waiting times and maximizing storage capacity.”
Apply cutting-edge techniques in inventory management:
Implement predictive models and stock optimization through real-time data analysis, minimizing costs and maximizing availability.
Design and implement robust inventory control systems:
“Select appropriate valuation methods (FIFO/LIFO/Average) and software/hardware, integrating with the supply chain and anticipating obsolescence.”
Evaluate and improve operational efficiency in the supply chain:
Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and reduce waste throughout the chain, from acquisition to distribution.
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 Logistics Optimization: Key Concepts and Their Impact.
- Warehouse Management: Layout, Picking, Packing, and Cross-Docking.
- Warehouse Technologies: WMS, RFID, Automation, and Robotics.
- Transportation and Distribution: Routes, Modes, Consolidation, and Deconsolidation.
- The Dry Port: Functions, Benefits, and Its Role in the Logistics Chain.
- Dry Port Operations: Storage, Handling, and Dispatch of Goods.
- Legislation and Regulations: Customs, Foreign Trade Regulations, and Security.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Measuring and Analyzing Logistics Performance.
- Sustainability in the Logistics: Green practices, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction.
Case Studies: Analysis of examples of successful logistics optimization.
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- Introduction to Port Logistics: Key Concepts and Main Players
- Port Regulatory Framework: Laws, Regulations, and International Agreements
- Port Infrastructure: Types of Docks, Terminals, and Equipment
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Types of Cargo, Stowage, and Handling
- Warehouse and Yard Management: Optimizing Space and Flows
- Information Technologies in Port Logistics: Management and Tracking Systems
- Multimodal Transport: Integration of Different Modes of Transport
- Port Security and Protection: Protocols, Access Control, and Risk Management
- Customs and Trade
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) in port logistics optimization.
Exterior: Customs procedures and documentation.
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- Introduction to Logistics and the Supply Chain
- Warehouse Management: Types, Design, Layout, and Equipment
- Storage Systems: Shelving, Stacking, and Automation
- Goods Receiving and Shipping Processes
- Inventory: Methods, Stock Control, Turnover, and Obsolescence
- Packaging and Unitization: Types, Functions, and Optimization
- Transportation: Modes (Road, Rail, Sea, Air), and Selection
- Port Operations: Stakeholders, Infrastructure, and Services
- Documentation in International Trade: Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, etc.
- Security and Risk Prevention in Logistics and the warehouse
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- Introduction to Customs Logistics: Key Concepts and Legal Framework
- Customs Valuation: Valuation Methods and Their Application
- Tariff Classification: Harmonized System and Combined Nomenclature
- Customs Procedures: Import, Export, Transit, and Warehousing
- Customs Documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB
- Incoterms: Responsibilities and Risks in International Trade
- Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs): Benefits and Requirements
- Clearance Procedures: Declaration, Inspection, and Release
- Customs Risk Management: Fraud and smuggling
- Customs Audit: regulatory compliance and best practices
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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 → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Port Logistics and Dry Ports: Definitions and Key Concepts
- Legal and Regulatory Framework of International Trade: Incoterms, International Conventions, WCO
- Infrastructure and Equipment in Dry Ports: Types of Terminals, Cargo Handling Equipment, Security Systems
- Operational Processes in Dry Ports: Receiving, Storage, Consolidation, and Dispatch of Goods
- Document Management in Foreign Trade: Invoices, Packing Lists, Transport Documents, Certificates of Origin
- Customs and Customs Regimes: Import, Export, Customs Transit, Customs Warehouses
- Tariff Classification of Goods: Harmonized System, Combined Nomenclature
- Customs Valuation: Valuation methods, price adjustments, applicable regulations
- Special Customs Procedures: Temporary admission, inward/outward processing, drawback
- Customs Audits and Risk Management: Regulatory compliance and security in the logistics chain
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Career opportunities
- Inventory Analyst: Optimizing stock management, forecasting demand, and controlling costs.
- Logistics Coordinator in Dry Ports: Planning and supervising the receiving, storage, and shipping of goods.
- Warehouse Manager: Efficient space management, organizing merchandise, and controlling documentation.
- Supply Chain Specialist: Improving the efficiency and traceability of products from origin to destination.
- Operations Supervisor in Cargo Terminals: Coordinating teams, monitoring productivity, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Inventory Management Consultant: Analyzing processes, identifying improvements, and designing customized solutions.
- Purchasing Manager: Negotiating with suppliers, managing orders, and controlling Product quality.
Inventory Auditor: Verification of compliance with procedures, detection of deviations, and proposal of corrective actions.
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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, ≥ 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 supply chain: Master inventory and warehousing management techniques.
- Dry Ports: Delve into the efficient operation and management of these key infrastructures.
- Cost Control: Learn to reduce operating costs and maximize profitability.
- Applied Technology: Implement tools and software for modern inventory management.
- Logistics Strategies: Design and implement strategies to improve distribution efficiency.
Testimonials
This diploma program provided me with the necessary tools to optimize inventory management in my company. I implemented a new control system based on what I learned, reducing losses due to obsolescence by 15% and improving the efficiency of receiving and shipping goods at our dry port by 20% in the first quarter.
The Diploma in Logistics & Freight Transport provided me with the necessary tools and knowledge to optimize distribution routes in my company, resulting in a 15% reduction in logistics costs and a 20% improvement in delivery punctuality, positively impacting customer satisfaction.
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to optimize inventory management in my company. I implemented a new control system in our dry port, reducing losses due to obsolescence by 15% and improving the efficiency of merchandise dispatch by 20%.
This diploma program provided me with the necessary tools to optimize inventory management in my company. I implemented a new control system that reduced losses due to obsolescence by 15% and increased the efficiency of receiving and shipping goods by 20%, positively impacting profitability and customer satisfaction. The section on dry ports allowed me to understand intermodal logistics and streamline our import and export processes, which opened up new business opportunities for us.
Frequently asked questions
Efficient inventory control is crucial in dry ports to ensure the flow of goods, minimize storage times, and facilitate import and export 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 inventory control is crucial in dry ports to ensure the smooth flow of goods between customs and their final destination, minimizing storage costs and optimizing the supply chain.
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.
- Introduction to Port Logistics: Concepts, importance, and evolution.
- Port Infrastructure: Types of ports, docks, terminals, and equipment.
- Port Operations: Loading and unloading, stowage, unstowage, transshipment, and storage.
- Multimodal Transport: Integration of maritime, land, and air transport.
- Supply Chain Management: Planning, coordination, and control of flows.
- Information Technologies in Port Logistics: Management systems, tracking, and traceability.
- Port Legislation: National and international regulations, customs, and security.
- Logistics Process Optimization: Lean Logistics, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
Sustainability in Port Logistics: Environmental impact, energy efficiency, and social responsibility.
Risk Management in Port Logistics: Identification, assessment, and mitigation.
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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 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.