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Masters · 1600 h · 11 modules
Master in Shipping & Logistics
This program provides you with a comprehensive and strategic overview of the maritime industry and the global supply chain. Learn to optimize logistics processes, manage port operations efficiently, and master the latest trends…
Duration1600 h
FormatOnline
Starts16 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Master in Shipping & Logistics?
The Master in Shipping & Logistics
This program provides you with a comprehensive and strategic overview of the maritime industry and the global supply chain. Learn to optimize logistics processes, manage port operations efficiently, and master the latest trends in international trade. Acquire the skills necessary to lead digital transformation projects in the sector and address the challenges of sustainability.
This program provides you with a comprehensive and strategic overview of the maritime industry and the global supply chain.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Approach: Real-world case studies and logistics management simulations.
- Networking: Direct contact with leading professionals in the sector.
- Cutting-edge Tools: Logistics management software and data analysis.
- Expert Faculty: Active professionals with extensive experience in shipping and logistics.
- Flexibility: Online and blended learning options to adapt to your lifestyle.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,600 hours
Modules
11
Start date
06-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Global Industry Overview: Master the maritime supply chain and logistics, from transportation to customs management.
- Strategic Specialization: Delve into key areas such as port management, international trade, and route optimization.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: Learn to use innovative software and technologies for decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Professional Networking: Connect with industry experts, leading companies, and peers from around the world.
- Career Opportunities: Boost your career in shipping companies, logistics operators, consultancies, and international organizations.
- Prepare to lead the transformation of maritime transport and global logistics.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Global maritime economy, geopolitics and international trade
- Structure and dynamics of global maritime trade and international cargo flows
- Analysis of supply and demand in the freight markets: Bulk, Container and Tankers
- Maritime economic cycles, market volatility and prediction models
- Geopolitics of sea routes, strategic steps and inter-oceanic channels
- Organisation of international trade: Incoterms 2020 and its impact on transport
- Global trade policies, tariffs, non-tariff barriers and economic blocs
- Main players in the chain: shipowners, charterers, operators and freight forwarders
- Macroeconomic and nautical industry indicators (Baltic Dry Index, Shanghai Containerized Freight Index)
- Trends in the relocation of supply chains (nearshoring, reshoring, friendshoring)
- Competitive analysis and strategic alliances between large lines Shipping Companies (Carriers)
02
International maritime law, insurance and nautical contracting
- International regulatory framework: IMO, UNCTAD, International Chamber of Commerce and BIMCO
- Ship’s legal regime: nationality, pavilions of convenience and naval records
- Chartering contracts: Bareboat Charter, Time Charter and Voyage Charter
- Bill of Lading - B/L and other transport documents
- Responsibility of the maritime carrier: Hague-Visby, Hamburg and Rotterdam rules
- Maritime Insurance: P&I Clubs (Protection & Indemnity), Hull and Machinery (H&M)
- Gross Fault (General Average), boarding, salvage and trailer on the high seas
- International Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Alternative Resolution (LMAA, SMA)
- Legal framework in multimodal transport and related international agreements
- Regulatory compliance, international sanctions and prevention of legal risks
03
Ship operations, fleet management and technical maintenance
- Technical typology of ships: container ships, bulk carriers, metaneros, ro-ro and chemicals
- Management of the ownership and operation of the ship (Commercial and Technical Ship Management)
- International Security Management Code (CGS / ISM Code)
- Vessel maintenance planning, vetting inspections and dry-dock entry
- Management of maritime crews (Crew Management) and compliance with the STCW and MLC agreement
- Technical supply of the ship, spare parts and logistics of supplies (Ship Chandler)
- Ship energy efficiency, speed optimisation (slow steaming) and consumption
- Maritime Safety Classification and Auditing Companies
- Cargo inspection, nautical expertise and damage control
- Management of operational costs of the ship (OPEX and CAPEX)
04
Port logistics, terminal operations and intermodal connection
- The port within the global logistics chain: functions, typologies and port governance
- Planning, design and spatial distribution of maritime terminals of goods
- Stowage operations, unloading and load handling (Super Post-Panamax Cranes, AGVs)
- Intermodal connection: Road transport, rail and inland waterways
- Dry Port Logistics (Dry Ports) and Logistics Activity Zones (ZAL)
- Vessel traffic management (VTS), pilotage, trailer and mooring
- Performance indicators and port infrastructure (kPIs of the ship's stay in port)
- Customs regimes in ports, free deposits and trading facilities
- Port Concessions, Public-Private Partnerships (APPs) and Port Fees
- Port-ship security: PBIP code (ISPS Code) and customs protection
05
Global Supply Chain Management
- Integration of maritime logistics in the international supply chain
- Design, configuration and optimisation of global distribution networks
- Global inventory management, security stock and Just in Time (JIT) models
- Input and Exit Logistics: Coordination with suppliers and end customers
- Project cargo management (Project Cargo) and large goods
- Logistics of perishable products: cold chain, reefer containers and thermal monitoring
- Dangerous Goods Transport Management (IMDG Code) and Risk Management
- International procurement and procurement in complex supply chains
- End-to-end visibility strategies and traceability
- Reverse logistics, return management and sustainability in the supply chain
06
Charters, Brokerage and Maritime Marketing
- The role of the freight broker (Shipbroker) and the shipper (Shipping Agent)
- Dynamics of freight trading and contractual conditions in the Tramps market
- Calculation of the trip (Voyage estimating) and profitability evaluation for the Shipowner
- Overstay estimation (demurrage) and prompt dispatch
- Marketing on regular lines (liner shipping) and tariff structures
- Container transport services, surcharges (BAF, CAF) and Freight All Kinds (FAK)
- Global maritime agencies networks and commercial representation in ports
- Analysis of international sales contracts associated with chartering
- Digital freight quote and automated quote platforms
- Customer retention and business development strategies at Shipping & Logistics
07
Financial Management, Naval Financing and Operations Accounting
- Analysis of financial statements applied to companies shipping companies and logistics
- Naval Financing Models: Naval Mortgage Credit, Leasing and Private Equity Funds
- Capital structuring methods for the acquisition and construction of new ships
- Financial risk coverage (HEDGING): freight derivatives (FFA) and fuel insurance
- Exchange rate risk management in international transport contracts
- Analytical accounting by ship, regular line, route or cost centre
- Cash flow management and liquidity in a volatile freight environment
- Evaluation of investment projects in logistics assets and ships (VAN, TIR, Payback)
- International tax planning, holding companies and offshore structures in transport
- Financial audit, management control and reporting to investors in the nautical industry
08
Digital, Maritime Transformation 4.0 and Logistics Automation
- Digitization strategies in the maritime transport sector and the supply chain
- e-Maritime platforms, digital lading and blockchain technology
- Internet of Things (IoT) and sensors applied to container and cargo tracking
- Big Data, Predictive Analytics and Sea Route Optimisation (Weather Routing)
- Artificial intelligence applied to the prediction of demand for freight and port congestion
- Automation of port terminals, robotics and automated yard management
- Autonomous ships, unmanned navigation systems and on-board cybersecurity
- Port Community Systems (PCS) and data integration between port actors
- Digitization of customs procedures and single maritime windows (Maritime Single Window)
- Management of technological change and adoption of specialised software (TMS, WMS, ERPS)
09
Sustainability, energy transition and environmental regulations
- International Environmental Regulations: IMO Strategy for GHG Reduction
- Vessel energy efficiency: EEDI, EEXI and the carbon intensity indicator (CII)
- Carbon Emissions Markets (EU ETS) and Fueleu Maritime Regulation
- Marine fuels of the future: LNG, green methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and biofuels
- Decarbonisation technologies: wind assisted propulsion and electrification (Cold Ironing)
- Ballast water management (BWM Convention) and waste treatment on board (MARPOL)
- Sustainable recycling and safe dismantling of ships (Hong Kong Convention)
- ESG Strategies (Environmental, Social, Governance) and Corporate Sustainability Reports
- Carbon footprint in the global supply chain and calculation of the environmental impact of the load
- Circular economy in the maritime-port and development of green ports (Green Ports)
10
Risk management, compliance and entrepreneurship in shipping
- Operational and commercial risks
- International Sanctions and Compliance
- Prevention of money laundering
- Cybersecurity in Shipping Companies
- Crisis management
- insurance and claims
- Corporate Governance
- Entrepreneurship in the maritime sector
- Logistic startups
- Business plan in shipping
11
Master’s Final Project in Master in Shipping & Logistics
- Selection of the maritime business model or complex logistic problem of study
- Market environment analysis, trade route research and SWOT analysis
- Solution operational design: choice of ships, routes, scales and intermodal connectivity
- Selection of legal structure, charter contracts and applicable regulatory framework
- Configuration of the supply chain, storage, distribution and customs management
- Digitization strategy, technology adoption and platform integration
- Environmental Sustainability Plan, decarbonization and regulatory compliance with emissions
- Comprehensive Financial Plan: Balance sheet projection, CAPEX, OPEX, sensitivity analysis and balance freight
- Evaluation of operational, geopolitical, financial and contingency plan
- Drafting of the executive report of the project, presentation and oral defence before the Court
Workload
Study Time and Workload
1600 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
International trade professionals seeking specialization in shipping management, customs, insurance, and transport finance.Graduates in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering interested in an advancing career in shipping companies, ports, logistics operators, or specialized consulting firms.Supply chain managers who want to optimize costs and times through advanced logistics strate
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
- 01Optimize the comprehensive management of the maritime supply chain
- 02Leading the digital transformation in logistics and shipping operations
- 03Develop strategies for expanding and optimizing maritime trade routes
- 04Efficiently manage complex port and customs operations
- 05Assess and mitigate risks in the international logistics chain
- 06Design and implement innovative and sustainable logistics solutions
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Supply Chain Manager: optimization of logistics processes, coordination of multimodal transport.
03Logistics and Transport Analyst: evaluation of costs, routes, and efficiency in shipping operations.
04International Trade Specialist: management of customs, documentation, and regulations for import/export.
05Logistics and Transport Consultant: advising companies on optimization strategies and continuous improvement.
06Logistics Operations Director: planning, organization, and control of activities in distribution centers and warehouses.
07Purchasing and Procurement Manager: negotiation with suppliers, inventory management, and quality control.
08Logistics Project Manager: design and implementation of innovative solutions for the supply chain.
09Shipping Specialist: managing freight, insurance, and documentation for maritime transport.
Questions
Entry Requirements
The shipping and logistics industry.
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.
Shipping and logistics industry.
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
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