International Seminar on Port Management
For whom?
Professionals with at least a Bachelor degree in hydraulic engineering, mechanical engineering or technical management or a comparable level obtained by 3-5 years working experience in the field of port management or port planning and engineering.
Dates, Fee, ECTS
Start: 24 April 2017
End: 12 May 2017
Deadline IHE application: 24 March 2017 - 23.59 (CET)
Course fee: € 3250
Learning objectives
Upon completion, the participant should be able to:
- understand the international character of a port; the supply chain and port logisics; economic aspects of ports, and port organisations.
- understand strategic planning; design and construction of port infrastructure; life cycle approach, and port maintenance.
- understand practical aspects of port management and engineering.
Course content
In this course the following topics will be discussed:
- Port and shipping logistics
- Containerization
- Cargo handling
- Terminals
- Economic aspects
- Port master planning
- Port simulation
- Hinterland connections
- Health, safety and environment
- Life cycle management
- Maintenance and monitoring
The course furthermore includes port visits in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries.