Port Logistics Course
Why this course?
The Port Logistics Course
te provides a comprehensive overview of operations and management within the port environment. Learn about the supply chain, multimodal transport, warehouse and terminal management, and customs documentation. Master strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs in your port operations.
Key Benefits
- Specialized Knowledge: Gain a deep understanding of modern port operations.
- Practical Skills: Develop skills for planning, organizing, and controlling port logistics.
- Process Optimization: Learn to identify and solve problems to improve operational efficiency.
- Networking: Connect with industry professionals and expand your career opportunities.
- Certification: Obtain a certificate that validates your knowledge and skills in port logistics.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Supply chain professionals seeking to optimize flows, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency in ports.
- Port operators and terminal personnel requiring knowledge of cargo management, security, regulations, and port technology.
- Importing and exporting companies interested in gaining a thorough understanding of port logistics to streamline their foreign trade operations.
- Students and recent graduates in logistics, international trade, and maritime transport seeking to specialize in port operations.
- Port authorities and regulators wishing to update their knowledge of the latest trends in port logistics and port management.
Flexibility of Learning
Adapted for professionals with busy schedules: modular and accessible content, practical activities, and personalized online tutoring.
Objectives and competencies

Optimize the management of port warehouses:
Implement inventory management systems (WMS) and optimize receiving, storage, picking and shipping processes to reduce operating times and costs.

To efficiently coordinate the flow of goods in the port:
Optimize communication between stevedores, crane operators and ground transport personnel to expedite the loading/unloading and internal movement of containers.

Mastering the ship loading and unloading processes:
“Plan the loading/unloading sequence, optimizing time and minimizing risks, while complying with MARPOL regulations and safety specifications.”

Manage customs and port documentation:
“To efficiently process the documentation required by customs and port authorities, complying with current regulations and optimizing dispatch times.”

Apply safety and risk prevention regulations in the port environment:
“Identify specific risks (falls, blows, entrapments, hazardous atmospheres) and apply preventive measures according to the port’s safety plan and the supervisor’s instructions.”

Supervise and control the receipt and dispatch of goods:
Ensure proper documentation, counting, and storage in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.
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 International Trade and Customs Operations
- Customs Legislation: Customs Code, tariffs, taxes
- Customs Procedures: Import, export, transit, warehousing
- Customs Documentation: SAD, Bill of Lading, invoices, certificates
- Customs Valuation of Goods: Methods, adjustments, disputes
- Customs Inspection: Control channels, customs assessment, physical inspection
- Risk Management in Customs: Profiles, analysis, security measures
- Port Terminals and their operation: Areas, equipment, processes
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Stowage, securing, Handling.
Terminal security: ISPS, cargo protection, access control.
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- Introduction to Cargo Management: types of cargo, regulations, and conventions.
- Stowage: basic principles, factors influencing vessel stability.
- Stowage Plan: development, optimization, stowage software.
- Lashing: methods, materials, force calculations, safety.
- Special Cargoes: hazardous, IMO, oversized, refrigerated.
- Cargo Handling Equipment: cranes, forklifts, spreaders.
- Maritime Transport: types of vessels, liner services, trampling.
- Maritime Transport Documentation: bill of lading, charter party, etc.
- Safety in the handling and transport of cargo: risks, prevention, regulations.
- Logistics chain: integration, optimization, cargo traceability.
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- Introduction to Customs Operations: Key Concepts and Legal Framework
- The Customs Tariff: Structure, Tariff Classification, and Rules of Interpretation
- Customs Valuation: Valuation Methods, Adjustments, and Applicable Regulations
- Origin of Goods: Preferential and Non-Preferential Rules of Origin, Proofs of Origin
- Customs Procedures: Import, Export, Transit, Customs Warehousing, Processing
- Taxation in Foreign Trade: VAT, Excise Duties, Other Taxes
- Customs Risk Management: Risk Identification, Assessment, and Control
- The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO): Advantages, Requirements, and Authorization Procedure
- Customs Controls: Physical Inspection, Documentary Inspection, and Surveillance Customs
- Customs offenses and penalties: types of offenses, sanctioning procedures and appeals
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- Introduction to International Trade: Incoterms, transport and payment documents.
- Customs Legislation: Customs Code, tariffs, taxes, and regulations.
- Tariff Classification: Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature and its application.
- Customs Procedures: Import, export, transit, customs warehousing, and processing.
- Customs Valuation: Valuation methods, value adjustment, and documentary evidence.
- Origin of Goods: Rules of origin, preferential agreements, and certificates of origin.
- Customs Risk Management: Risk identification, analysis, and assessment.
- Customs Control Channels: Selectivity, documentary inspection, and physical.
- Customs Fraud: Types of fraud, detection and prevention.
- Litigation Procedures: Customs infringements, appeals and sanctions.
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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.
Plan de estudio - MĂłdulos
- 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 International Trade and Customs Operations
- Customs Legislation: Customs Code, tariffs, taxes
- Customs Procedures: Import, export, transit, warehousing
- Customs Documentation: SAD, Bill of Lading, invoices, certificates
- Customs Valuation of Goods: Methods, adjustments, disputes
- Customs Inspection: Control channels, customs assessment, physical inspection
- Risk Management in Customs: Profiles, analysis, security measures
- Port Terminals and their operation: Areas, equipment, processes
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Stowage, securing, Handling.
Terminal security: ISPS, cargo protection, access control.
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- Introduction to Cargo Management: types of cargo, regulations, and conventions.
- Stowage: basic principles, factors influencing vessel stability.
- Stowage Plan: development, optimization, stowage software.
- Lashing: methods, materials, force calculations, safety.
- Special Cargoes: hazardous, IMO, oversized, refrigerated.
- Cargo Handling Equipment: cranes, forklifts, spreaders.
- Maritime Transport: types of vessels, liner services, trampling.
- Maritime Transport Documentation: bill of lading, charter party, etc.
- Safety in the handling and transport of cargo: risks, prevention, regulations.
- Logistics chain: integration, optimization, cargo traceability.
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- Introduction to Customs Operations: Key Concepts and Legal Framework
- The Customs Tariff: Structure, Tariff Classification, and Rules of Interpretation
- Customs Valuation: Valuation Methods, Adjustments, and Applicable Regulations
- Origin of Goods: Preferential and Non-Preferential Rules of Origin, Proofs of Origin
- Customs Procedures: Import, Export, Transit, Customs Warehousing, Processing
- Taxation in Foreign Trade: VAT, Excise Duties, Other Taxes
- Customs Risk Management: Risk Identification, Assessment, and Control
- The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO): Advantages, Requirements, and Authorization Procedure
- Customs Controls: Physical Inspection, Documentary Inspection, and Surveillance Customs
- Customs offenses and penalties: types of offenses, sanctioning procedures and appeals
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- Introduction to International Trade: Incoterms, transport and payment documents.
- Customs Legislation: Customs Code, tariffs, taxes, and regulations.
- Tariff Classification: Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature and its application.
- Customs Procedures: Import, export, transit, customs warehousing, and processing.
- Customs Valuation: Valuation methods, value adjustment, and documentary evidence.
- Origin of Goods: Rules of origin, preferential agreements, and certificates of origin.
- Customs Risk Management: Risk identification, analysis, and assessment.
- Customs Control Channels: Selectivity, documentary inspection, and physical.
- Customs Fraud: Types of fraud, detection and prevention.
- Litigation Procedures: Customs infringements, appeals and sanctions.
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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 operations and their ecosystem.
- Legal and regulatory framework: Customs, IMO, port authorities.
- Stakeholders: Shipping lines, freight forwarders, consignees, stevedores.
- Port infrastructure: Docks, terminals, warehouses, and equipment.
- Types of cargo: Bulk cargo, containers, general cargo, special projects.
- Port security management: ISPS, occupational hazards.
- Customs: Customs regimes, tariffs, inspections, and control.
- Customs documentation: Single Administrative Document (SAD), Bill of Lading (BL), packing list, certificates of origin.
- Supply chain Supply: Information and material flows.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) in port and customs operations.
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- Introduction to Customs Operations: International and National Legal Framework
- The Customs Code: Structure, Principles, and Key Definitions
- Customs Procedures: Import, Export, Transit, and Warehousing
- Customs Valuation: Methods, Adjustments, and Valuation Criteria
- Tariff Classification: Harmonized System, Explanatory Notes, and Criteria
- Origin of Goods: Preferential and Non-Preferential Rules of Origin
- Customs Documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Transport Documents
- Risk Management in Customs: Identification, Analysis, and Evaluation
- Customs Control Techniques: Physical, Documentary, and Non-Preferential Inspection intrusive
- Customs infringements and penalties: types, procedures and appeals
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- Introduction to stowage operations: Definition, types of cargo, stakeholders involved.
- Maritime safety regulations: SOLAS, IMDG Code, IMSBC Code.
- Stowage equipment: Cranes, spreaders, containers, lashing and securing devices.
- Stowage planning: Loading plan, vessel stability, calculation software.
- Container stowage: Types of containers, stowage rules, safe stacking.
- General cargo stowage: Bulk cargo, packaging, handling.
- Special cargo stowage: Dangerous goods, heavy cargo, oversized cargo.
- Safety in stowage: Occupational hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures.
- Inspection and certification: Verification of stowage, documentation, competent authorities.
- Quality management: Continuous improvement, audits, compliance with standards.
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- Introduction to Port Operations: Actors, Roles, and Responsibilities
- Stowage: Basic Principles, Methods, and Types of Cargo
- Handling Equipment: Cranes, Forklifts, Spreaders, etc.
- Stowage Planning: Sequencing, Lashing, and Safety
- Port Safety Regulations: IMO, IMO, and Local Regulations
- Occupational Hazards in Port Operations: Identification and Prevention
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Correct Use and Maintenance
- Handling Dangerous Goods (IMO): Classification, Labeling, and Stowage
- First Aid and Emergency Plans in the Port Environment
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Checklists and Best Practices practices
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Career opportunities
- Port Operations Coordinator: Planning and supervision of cargo loading and unloading, resource optimization, and team coordination.
- Logistics and Transportation Technician: Supply chain management, inventory control, route planning, and document management.
- Foreign Trade Specialist: Customs clearance, import and export management, and advice on international regulations.
- Customs Broker: Legal representation of companies before customs authorities, customs clearance, and management of documentation procedures.
- Port Crane Operator: Operation of cranes for loading and unloading containers and other goods, following strict safety regulations.
- Stevedower/Unstevedore: Manual loading and unloading of goods on ships, in warehouses, and at terminals Port activities.
- Quality Inspector: Quality control of goods, verification of compliance with standards and technical specifications.
- Port Administrator: Document management, customer service, access control, and other administrative tasks related to port activity.
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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 supply chain: Master the comprehensive management of port logistics, from receiving goods to their final distribution.
- Legal and regulatory framework: Understand customs regulations, Incoterms, and key legal aspects to operate successfully in the port environment.
- Innovative technologies: Explore the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and traceability to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
- Port operations management: Learn to plan, organize, and control loading and unloading, storage, and transportation activities within the port.
- Safety and sustainability: Implement safe and sustainable practices to minimize risks and protect the environment in port logistics operations.
Testimonials
During my training in port logistics, I led the redesign of the port’s cargo receiving process, resulting in a 15% reduction in vessel waiting times and a 10% increase in unloading efficiency. This was achieved through the implementation of a new scheduling system and the optimization of resource allocation.
My training in Port and Marina Management provided me with the necessary tools to optimize operations at my marina. I implemented a new mooring management system based on the knowledge I gained, resulting in a 15% increase in occupancy and a significant improvement in customer satisfaction.
During my training in port logistics, I led the redesign of the container flow in the port, reducing waiting times by 15% and increasing loading/unloading efficiency by 12%, which resulted in significant savings in operating costs and greater customer satisfaction.
During my training in port logistics, I led the redesign of the goods receiving process, which reduced vessel waiting times by 15% and increased unloading efficiency by 20%, generating significant savings in operating costs for the terminal.
Frequently asked questions
Maritime transport.
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.
Optimize cargo loading and unloading operations at ports, minimizing costs and times, to facilitate international trade.
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 Operations: Actors, Roles, and Responsibilities
- Stowage: Basic Principles, Methods, and Types of Cargo
- Handling Equipment: Cranes, Forklifts, Spreaders, etc.
- Stowage Planning: Sequencing, Lashing, and Safety
- Port Safety Regulations: IMO, IMO, and Local Regulations
- Occupational Hazards in Port Operations: Identification and Prevention
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Correct Use and Maintenance
- Handling Dangerous Goods (IMO): Classification, Labeling, and Stowage
- First Aid and Emergency Plans in the Port Environment
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Checklists and Best Practices practices
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. SofĂa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĂa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
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