Port Operations Management
Course Overview
This two-day programme provides a comprehensive understanding of port terminal operations and cargo handling processes at major African seaports. As gateway infrastructure, ports play a critical role in African trade and understanding their operations is essential for logistics professionals managing import and export supply chains.
Participants will learn about terminal operations including container terminals, bulk terminals, and multipurpose facilities. The programme covers cargo handling equipment, berth planning, yard management, vessel operations, and the regulatory framework governing port operations in South Africa and neighbouring African states.
Special focus is given to practical strategies for managing port congestion, optimising cargo dwell times, and building effective relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, and other port stakeholders.
Who Should Attend
- Port and terminal operations professionals
- Shipping agents and freight forwarders working at African ports
- Import and export managers experiencing port-related delays
- Supply chain managers responsible for port-to-door logistics
- Logistics consultants advising on port and terminal operations
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the operational processes at container, bulk, and multipurpose terminals
- Manage port stakeholder relationships with authorities, terminal operators, and shipping lines
- Implement strategies to minimise port dwell time and manage congestion effectively
- Navigate the regulatory framework governing port operations in African countries
- Plan and coordinate port operations for efficient cargo flow through African seaports
Course Modules
Port & Terminal Operations Overview
Types of African port terminals, cargo handling equipment, berth planning, yard management, and the port value chain from vessel to inland transport.
Container Terminal Operations
Container handling processes, yard planning, gate operations, vessel operations, and productivity measurement at container terminals.
Port Stakeholder Management
Working with Transnet, TNPA, port authorities, customs, shipping lines, and terminal operators to optimise cargo flow through African ports.
Congestion & Dwell Time Management
Root causes of port congestion, practical strategies to reduce dwell time, technology solutions, and case studies from African port operations.
Course Details
Upcoming Intakes
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