The Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training for Port and Shipping Professionals delivered by Oxford Training Centre offers advanced insight into the planning, coordination, and execution of end-to-end maritime logistics processes. With a strategic focus on cargo movement, port throughput, vessel scheduling, and logistics integration, this course equips maritime and port professionals with the skills to manage modern, globalised supply chains efficiently.
Positioned within the scope of Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses, the programme delivers practical and strategic training in shipping operations, port logistics, freight handling, and supply chain systems alignment. It emphasises the role of logistics in supporting trade flow continuity, operational optimisation, and international compliance across multimodal networks involving ships, terminals, and hinterland connections.
Participants will explore key concepts in port capacity planning, cargo flow analysis, digital coordination tools, and resilience in supply chains. The course also introduces methodologies for improving coordination between port authorities, shipping lines, freight operators, and cargo owners. Designed for professionals tasked with aligning supply chain functions to shipping and terminal operations, this course prepares attendees to lead process improvement and decision-making initiatives that support performance, sustainability, and risk control in global maritime logistics systems.
This logistics and supply chain training for port authorities and shipping professionals provides a comprehensive and functional understanding of maritime logistics, supported by real-life scenarios, data interpretation, and cross-border case studies in freight planning and execution.
Objectives
- Provide a full understanding of maritime logistics principles, supply chain frameworks, and their application in international shipping and port operations.
- Enhance professional capabilities in managing multimodal freight movement, port handling, and container logistics across complex trade corridors.
- Examine the interdependencies between maritime transport and supply chain performance through the lens of real-time coordination and throughput analytics.
- Deliver structured learning on maritime transport and logistics management course frameworks used to optimise cargo flow and delivery precision.
- Strengthen skills in using analytics for shipping supply chain performance training and improvement initiatives.
- Explore strategic approaches for supply chain compliance and documentation in maritime logistics, including customs, safety, and cargo manifest requirements.
- Introduce methodologies for increasing efficiency, visibility, and risk control in maritime logistics and supply chain operations training course contexts.
- Enable attendees to assess key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmark logistics networks, and manage operational resilience.
- Present tools for port logistics system improvement, including scheduling algorithms, inventory flow mapping, and digital optimisation tools.
Target Audience
- Port logistics managers, terminal supervisors, and operations personnel managing daily cargo throughput and scheduling.
- Shipping company professionals, including operations executives, supply chain planners, and commercial managers involved in trade route execution.
- Port authority staff seeking formal logistics and supply chain training for port authorities across infrastructure, regulatory, and traffic control functions.
- Freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and maritime service coordinators supporting supply chain optimisation.
- Shipping and freight scheduling teams engaged in freight movement and logistics planning in maritime transport training modules.
- Maritime transport managers, vessel operations specialists, and trade analysts handling import/export flows, voyage planning, and intermodal cargo operations.
- Supply chain analysts, strategy officers, and consultants focused on improving container flow, inventory velocity, and trade route sustainability.
- Professionals involved in cargo consolidation, customs compliance, and shipment documentation for international marine supply chains.
- Decision-makers seeking strategic logistics management in port and maritime sectors including digital transformation and real-time control.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Gain an applied understanding of port logistics and maritime supply chain course frameworks through real-time operational scenarios.
- Improve decision-making with practical tools for analysing trade volumes, vessel movement, and cargo routing across global logistics networks.
- Learn how to integrate shipping logistics and maritime supply chain optimisation training into daily port and shipping activities.
- Strengthen planning skills in terminal scheduling, berthing logistics, and container yard flow management.
- Improve supply chain visibility using digital dashboards and port information systems that track cargo flows and delays.
- Understand the regulatory environment of supply chain compliance and documentation in maritime logistics, including INCOTERMS, SOLAS, and customs systems.
- Gain experience in addressing disruptions through logistics risk and resilience in maritime transport course modules.
- Master the interface between port operations, shipping lines, and inland logistics through port operations and supply chain coordination training.
- Equip leadership teams with the ability to coordinate international cargo movements under performance and risk-based logistics models.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Integration
- Overview of maritime logistics functions, port roles, and global trade connectivity
- Stakeholders and flow of information across shipping and port supply chains
- Concepts in maritime logistics training course for shipping professionals
Module 2: Shipping Operations and Cargo Flow Alignment
- Voyage planning, vessel scheduling, and freight consolidation models
- Shipping operations and supply chain alignment training frameworks
- Cross-border documentation, trade compliance, and customs synchronisation
Module 3: Port Logistics Systems and Capacity Planning
- Yard management systems, gate operations, and throughput analytics
- Port and maritime logistics systems and process improvement course case studies
- Terminal infrastructure optimisation and hinterland coordination
Module 4: Freight Movement and Multimodal Coordination
- Overview of intermodal networks and linkages across land and sea
- Cargo transition between ships, ports, trucks, rail, and barges
- Real-time logistics visibility and maritime supply chain coordination training
Module 5: Container Logistics and Inventory Control
- Handling of container flows, dwell time management, and booking systems
- Application of container KPIs and port inventory control models
- Simulation-based learning for container logistics and maritime freight handling course
Module 6: Logistics Risk Management and Resilience
- Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in maritime supply chains
- Risk mitigation models and logistics risk and resilience in maritime transport course tools
- Crisis response and recovery planning in cargo handling networks
Module 7: Supply Chain Compliance and Documentation Control
- Trade documentation standards: bills of lading, manifests, and export declarations
- Maritime security and customs interface coordination
- Operational compliance frameworks for supply chain decision-making for port and shipping professionals
Module 8: Supply Chain Analytics and Digital Logistics
- Use of data in performance benchmarking and demand forecasting
- Dashboards and reporting tools for real-time decision support
- Overview of shipping supply chain analytics and performance training platforms
Module 9: Port Throughput and Cargo Flow Optimisation
- Capacity utilisation metrics and congestion reduction models
- Planning frameworks for improving port efficiency and turnaround
- Interactive simulations for port throughput, cargo flow, and logistics optimisation course
Module 10: Strategic Logistics Management and Future Trends
- Sustainability in maritime logistics and carbon reduction strategies
- Digital transformation, IoT, and AI applications in port logistics
- Global trends in strategic logistics management in port and maritime sectors