Training on Port Operations and Terminal Management

Module 1: Fundamentals of Port and Terminal Operations

• Types of ports: container, bulk, Ro-Ro, and multipurpose.

• Key stakeholders: port authority, terminal operators, shipping lines, customs, and freight forwarders.

• Key performance indicators: berth productivity, crane moves per hour, and dwell time.

• Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Analyze a terminal performance report, identify bottlenecks in vessel turnaround time, and propose operational improvements to increase throughput.

Module 2: Vessel Planning and Cargo Operations

• Principles of vessel stowage planning: weight distribution, hazardous cargo segregation, and discharge sequence.

• Roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vs. container vessel operations.

• Managing vessel scheduling and berth allocation.

• Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Create a vessel stowage plan for a container ship calling at three ports, optimizing cargo placement to minimize rehandles and ensure vessel stability.

Module 3: Yard Management and Terminal Operating Systems (TOS)

• Yard design principles: stacking strategies, block layout, and equipment deployment.

• Container inventory management and gate operations.

• Functionality of Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) for real-time visibility.

• Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Using a simulated TOS, design a yard stacking strategy for a container terminal to minimize truck turnaround time and maximize yard density.

Module 4: Port Safety, Security, and Regulatory Compliance

• International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements.

• Dangerous goods handling and segregation protocols.

• Safety management systems: accident prevention and emergency response.

• Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Conduct a risk assessment for a terminal handling hazardous cargo, identifying potential hazards and developing a safety checklist for operational staff.

Module 5: Intermodal Connectivity and Port Hinterland Integration

• Connecting port operations with rail, truck, and barge networks.

• Strategies to reduce port congestion: extended gate hours, off-dock facilities, and appointment systems.

• Digitalization in ports: Port Community Systems (PCS) and single window platforms.

• Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Develop a hinterland transport strategy for a major port experiencing chronic truck congestion, proposing a combination of rail shuttles, off-dock depots, and an appointment system.