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International Seminar on Port Management

Get a comprehensive overview of the managerial aspects of modern ports with a special focus on the technical management.

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2017

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:

  1. understand the international character of a port; the supply chain and port logisics; economic aspects of ports, and port organisations.
  2. understand strategic planning; design and construction of port infrastructure; life cycle approach, and port maintenance.
  3. 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.