Terminal Management

Course review:

This distance learning course partners with our courses in Port Management and Logistics Management (delivered with the Centre of Maritime Operations and Logistics at North West Kent College) and our Diploma for Harbour Masters in addressing the operation of ports and terminals. The course offers a comprehensive and detailed educational programme focused around terminal operations, leadership, safety, security, environmental management and productivity, addressing the particular operating environment of terminals handling seaborne trade.

Course Programme

1 Introduction to International Trade and Logistics
2 The Role of Ports and Terminals
3 Terminal Operations
4 Legal Issues for Terminals
5 Management of Terminals
6 Negotiating, Drafting and Managing Contracts
7 Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Management
8 Economics of Terminal Operations
9 Managing Projects
10 Terminal Labour and Human Resource Management
11 Managing and Motivating People