Port terminals

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Transportation and Logistics

Duration

60h

PRESENTATION

The The Port Terminals course offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a booming industry with high demand for workers. Port terminals are at the heart of international trade, and their efficient management is crucial to the global economy. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the different types of terminals—from Ro-Ro to LNG, including dry and liquid bulk terminals, as well as container and passenger terminals. You’ll learn about the essential connections between terminals that ensure the continuous flow of goods and people. By participating, you’ll gain the skills to optimize operations, solve logistical problems, and improve the efficiency of maritime transport. With our online training, you’ll have access to up-to-date knowledge from anywhere, preparing you for a successful career in a vital and dynamic industry.

Objectives

– Understand operations at ro-ro terminals to optimize port logistics.

– Identify the key processes at solid bulk terminals and ensure their efficient management.

– Analyze the handling of liquid bulk cargo to ensure safety and efficiency.

– Evaluate the handling and storage of LNG at specialized terminals.

– Describe the functions and workflow at container terminals.

– Identify passengers' needs at terminals with a focus on the passenger experience.

– Examine intermodal connections to improve terminal integration.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. RO-RO TERMINALS Introduction Types of RO-RO Cargo Ship Dimensions The Need for Terminals Terminal Subsystems Types of Terminals Types of Berthing Terminal Configuration Vigo RO-RO Terminal References TEACHING UNIT 2. SOLID BULK TERMINALS Introduction Types of Ships Subsystems of a Solid Bulk Terminal Equipment at a Solid Bulk Terminal Design of the solid bulk terminal Safety and environmental considerations ebhi solid bulk terminal, Gijón, Asturias Appendix: Densities of the most common products References TEACHING UNIT 3. LIQUID BULK TERMINALS Introduction Types of Terminals by Product Types of Terminals by Physical Characteristics Types of Berthing Terminal Operations and Subsystems Fujairah Hydrocarbon Terminal References TEACHING UNIT 4. LNG TERMINALS Introduction Types of ships Safety systems on LNG carriers Physical characteristics of the terminal Types of Berthing Operation of an LNG Terminal Safety Measures at LNG Plants LNG Bunkering of Ships LNG Terminal at the Port of Bilbao References TEACHING UNIT 5. CONTAINER TERMINALS Introduction Types of Ships Types of Container Terminals Container Terminal Subsystems and Associated Operations Equipment at a Container Terminal Construction Projects Associated with Container Terminals Requirements for Container Terminals Automated Terminals TCV Container Terminal at the Port of Valencia LEARNING UNIT 6. PASSENGER TERMINALS Introduction Types of Ships Passenger Terminals (excluding cruise ships) Cruise terminals Maritime infrastructure of a passenger terminal Operations of a passenger terminal and shipping lines Maritime stations at the Port of Málaga, Spain References TEACHING UNIT 7. TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Introduction Hinterland Connection Subsystem Road Connections Rail Connections Logistics Hubs References
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