Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic director focused on measurable results and operational excellence in maritime education. Integrates IMO/STCW regulations and ISO 21001/9001 f
Course · 300 h · 5 modules
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…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts23 November
Places20 / 20
Prior knowledge
Prior Knowledge Assessment
These are the skills this programme builds. Tick the ones you already have and we will tell you which part of the syllabus is really for you.
Your profile
Tick what you already know to see your result.
Programme overview
What is the Port Inventory Control 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.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
08-12-2026
Programme highlights
- 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.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Port Inventory Fundamentals, Goods Traceability and Terminal Operational Control
- Port inventory concept and differences between physical stock, documentary stock, merchandise in transit, stored cargo and operational equipment
- Inventory typologies: containers, bulk, general cargo, refrigerated merchandise, spare parts, consumables, equipment and hazardous materials
- Actors Involved: Port Authority, Terminal, Warehouse, Logistics Operator, Shipping Company, Consignee, Customs, Carriers and Customers
- Relationship between inventory, reception, storage, dispatch, documentation, security, billing and traceability
- Mismanagement risks: losses, stock differences, delays, overruns, document errors, damages and withholdings
02
Reception, registration, location and classification of goods in port facilities
- Cargo receiving procedures, document verification, visual inspection, weighing, identification and reference assignment
- Registration of entries through manifests, orders, delivery notes, Terminal Operating Systems, codes, labels and associated documents
- Classification according to type of cargo, customer, destination, customs regime, priority, danger, temperature and storage conditions
- Assignment of locations in yards, warehouses, refrigerated areas, dangerous goods areas, warehouses and transit zones
- Control of discrepancies between load received, documentation, seals, weights, units, damages and declared conditions
03
Storage, rotation, physical counting and control of port stocks
- Organisation of patios, warehouses, racks, warehouses, silos, tanks, temporary zones and segregated areas by type of merchandise
- Rotation methods: FIFO, FEFO, LIFO controlled, operational priority, maturities, dispatch windows and customs requirements
- Physical counts, cyclical inventories, stock audits, reconciliation between system and physical reality
- Control of refrigerated, perishable, dangerous, oversized, fragile, polluting or high-value cargo
- Damage management, losses, shortages, leftovers, withholdings, abandonment of merchandise and operational blockades
04
Digital systems, WMS, TOS, automatic identification and traceability in real time
- Digital tools for port inventories: WMS, TOS, ERP, PCs, Handhelds, RFID, QR codes, OCR and IoT sensors
- Integration between inventory, terminal operations, customs, land transport, shipping companies, warehouses and billing
- Traceability of movements: entry, location, internal transfer, inspection, consolidation, deconsolidation, dispatch and exit
- Stock dashboards, occupancy, dwell times, alerts, expirations, withholdings and operational productivity
- Data Security, Permissions by Role, Change Audit, Information Backup, and System Access Control
05
Port Inventory Control Applied Project
- Case definition: Container terminal, port warehouse, tax deposit, refrigerated area, bulk, dangerous goods or small port
- Diagnosis of input flows, storage, internal movements, exits, documentation, systems and inventory risks
- Design of the classification, coding, location, rotation, physical counting and stock reconciliation model
- Development of digital flow with WMS, TOS, Labels, Traceability, Dashboards, Alerts, Permits and Operational Reports
- Development of the Indicator Plan, Security, Compliance, Incident Management, Auditing and Continuous Improvement
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 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
Weeks to finish—
You finish around—
Who it is for
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 requi
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
Verified reviews
Student Reviews
Reviews collected and verified by Opynio, not written by us.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Optimize the management of the flow of goods
- 02Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of inventory data
- 03Minimize losses and damage to stored goods
- 04Implement efficient strategies for storing and locating merchandise
- 05Reduce operating costs associated with inventory management
- 06Comply with customs and port regulations applicable to inventory management
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Port Inventory Manager: Control and optimization of stocks in terminals and warehouses.
02Logistics Coordinator: Planning and monitoring of the port supply chain.
03Inventory Data Analyst: Identifying trends and improving operational efficiency.
04Port Warehouse Supervisor: Managing teams and processes in the receipt and dispatch of goods.
05Inventory Security Specialist: Implementing measures to prevent losses and theft.
06Inventory Management Consultant: Advising port companies to optimize their operations.
07Warehouse Management System (WMS) Administrator: Implementing and maintaining specialized software.
08Materials Buyer/Planner: Managing the Acquisition and forecasting of inventory needs.
09```
Questions
Entry Requirements
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 Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Education in Logistics, International Trade, Administration, or a related field; or demonstrable experience in port warehouse management.Specific Knowledge:Understanding of customs and port regulations, experience with inventory management software (ERP/WMS), and basic supply chain knowledge.Skills:Organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and effective communication.Documentation:Updated CV, copies of relevant degrees/certificates, ID/Passport (if applicable), cover letter (optional).Additional Requirements (Desi
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Leave your details and admissions will write back. If you already know this is the one, go straight to the application and pay in the same session.