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Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class center for intensive managerial skills education.   

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The university offers an online learning model that balances the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

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Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

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500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

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This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent. 

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While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.  

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In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning methodology (the most internationally recognized postgraduate learning methodology) with Harvard Business School case studies. A complex balance of traditional and state-of-the-art methods, within the most demanding academic framework.   

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

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The Professional Master's Degree in Port Management and Intermodal Transportation is a program that explores the fundamental knowledge to master maritime-port logistics, multimodal transportation, strategic planning and the operation of ports and terminals in today's world. All this, from a theoretical-practical approach and based on the mastery and experience of the teaching team on this sector.

Obtain the most effective strategies to carry out a correct port strategic planning"

Syllabus

This program consists of 1,500 teaching hours that will prepare students to face the new challenges of Port Management and Intermodal Transportation . This is why this program covers the techniques, leadership skills and competencies necessary to master port governance models, infrastructure development and environmental sustainability, among other aspects.

To achieve this goal successfully, the teaching team has developed a syllabus consisting of 10 modules, where students will delve into Logistics Operators, Multimodal transportation, Intermodality and Logistics Platforms, the business plan, Human Resources management or port services.

A comprehensive content that becomes even more attractive and dynamic thanks to the multimedia didactic resources, specialized readings or simulations of case studies. In addition, the Relearning system, used by TECH, will allow the graduates to reduce the long hours of study and achieve effective learning in less time.

Undoubtedly, an excellent opportunity for professional growth through an advanced qualification and a teaching methodology that adapts to the students' agenda and professional motivations. All you need is an electronic device (cell phone, tablet, computer) with Internet connection to view the content of this academic option at any time of the day.

This Professional Master's Degree is developed over 12 months and is divided into 10 modules.

Module 1. Logistics and Logistics Operators

Module 2. Multimodal Transport, Intermodality and Logistics Platforms

Module 3. Maritime Transport

Module 4. Ports and Port Terminals

Module 5. Port Governance Models

Module 6. Strategic Port Planning

Module 7. Port Business Plan and HR Management

Module 8. Maritime-port Logistics and Port Services

Module 9. Planning and Development of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability

Module 10. Port Security and Security

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Professional Master's Degree in Port Management and Intermodal Transportation in a totally online way. Throughout the 12 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Module 1. Logistics and Logistics Operators

1.1. Logistics

1.1.1. Logistics, Role in the current economic flow
1.1.2. Logistics and supply chain. Differences
1.1.3. Logistics in the company. Importance

1. 2. Logistic areas and typologies

1.2.1. Logistics areas
1.2.2. Internal logistics vs. external logistics
1.2.3. Logistics key elements

1.3. Logistics operations

1.3.1. Operations of logistics companies
1.3.2. The logistics process and its elements
1.3.3. Stages of the logistics chain
1.3.4. Problems that arise in logistics environments

1.4. Logistics adapted to current market needs

1.4.1. Logistics in e-commerce. Distribution Logistics
1.4.2. Reverse Logistics
1.4.3. Logistics Indicators
1.4.4. Current logistics

1.5. New Technologies Applied to Logistics

1.5.1. Robotics and automated warehouses
1.5.2. Process Automation
1.5.3. Information systems applied to logistics
1.5.4. Blockchain and Machine Learning

1.6. Logistics of the future

1.6.1. Challenges facing logistics
1.6.2. Green Logistics
1.6.3. New trends in logistics

1.7. Logistics Operators

1.7.1. Global Logistics
1.7.2. Figure of the logistics operator
1.7.3. Evolution of logistics operators up to the present day
1.7.4. The Logistics Operator. Requirements

1.8. Logistics Operators and the Outsourcing Contract

1.8.1. The Outsourcing Contract. Clauses, SLA's
1.8.2. Services provided by logistics operators
1.8.3. Advantages offered by logistics operators

1.9. Logistics Operators Functions and typology

1.9.1. Functions of logistics operators
1.9.2. Party Logistics (PL). Uses
1.9.3. Types of logistics operators. Services and infrastructures
1.9.4. The future of PL From 6 PL to 10PL

1.10. Freight forwarder Vs Logistics operator

1.10.1. Freight Forwarder vs Logistics Operator. Differences and similarities
1.10.2. Evolution of the Freight Forwarder towards the figure Logistics Operator
1.10.3. The freight forwarder and the LSP system Bringing services together

Module 2. Multimodal Transport, Intermodality and Logistics Platforms

2.1. The Warehouse

2.1.1. Phases of the logistics activity. Role of the warehouse in the supply chain
2.1.2. Warehouse activities
2.1.3. Types of warehouses
2.1.4. Storage alternatives

2.2. Logistics platforms

2.2.1. Warehouse Vs Logistics platform.Differentiating Elements
2.2.2. Types of logistics platforms
2.2.3. Operation of a logistics platform. Infrastructures, space organization and human and mechanical resources

2.3. Logistics platforms as an integrating element of the intermodal chain

2.3.1. Types of logistics platforms
2.3.2. Location as a differentiating element of logistics platforms. HUB warehouses
2.3.3. Micro logistics platforms. Urban SLPs

2.4. Land transport of goods by road

2.4.1. International land transport of goods. Primary infrastructures and international legal framework
2.4.2. Types of freight transport by road
2.4.3. Key elements for the management of road transport companies
2.4.4. Digital transformation of road transport companies. Management Systems

2.5. Rail freight transport

2.5.1. Rail transport. Situation of international rail freight networks
2.5.2. Railway operators
2.5.3. Types of rail transport

2.6. Maritime transport of goods

2.6.1. International regulatory bodies
2.6.2. Relevant legislation
2.6.3. Long distance maritime transportation
2.6.4. Short sea shipping and highways of the sea
2.6.5. Transport of goods by inland waterways
2.6.6. Maritime Transport Key Aspects

2.7. Air transport of goods

2.7.1. International regulatory bodies
2.7.2. International legal framework
2.7.3. Essential infrastructures
2.7.4. Aircraft. Typology
2.7.5. Air transport Key Aspects

2.8. Capillary distribution of goods

2.8.1. Capillary distribution, the last link in the logistics chain
2.8.2. Capillary distribution operation
2.8.3. Last mile logistics. Operation

2.9. Multimodal and combined transport

2.9.1. Multimodal and combined transport
2.9.2. Multimodality Vs Intermodality
2.9.3. Role of Multimodal Transport Operators (MTOs)

2.10. Intermodal transport

2.10.1. Intermodal transport
2.10.2. Types of intermodality
2.10.3. Role of the warehouse in intermodality Cross-docking
2.10.4. The intermodal transport operator
2.10.5. Intermodal transport systems
2.10.6. Intermodal transport. Advantages, Problems and Challenges

Module 3. Maritime Transport

3.1. Maritime Transport and International Trade

3.1.1. Maritime Transport
3.1.2. International Trade
3.1.3. Maritime traffic
3.1.4. TRAMP traffic and regular lines

3.2. Types of Vessels in Maritime Transport

3.2.2. Types of Vessels in Maritime Transport according to their cargo
3.2.2. Evolution of the maritime transport ships
3.2.3. The Container

3.2.3.1. Types of maritime containers

3.3. Maritime Transportation Market

3.3.1. Maritime Transportation Market
3.3.2. World fleet
3.3.3. World Shipping Requirement

3.4. Maritime Transportation Costs

3.4.1. Cost distribution
3.4.2. Fixed Costs
3.4.3. Variable Costs
3.4.4. Loading/unloading costs
3.4.5. Factors influencing cost

3.5. Maritime Traffic

3.5.1. Oil traffic
3.5.2. Bulk solids traffic
3.5.3. General cargo

3.6. Maritime Law

3.6.1. Maritime privileges
3.6.2. Ship mortgage
3.6.3. International Maritime Transport Regulations and Conventions

3.7. Contracts for the Operation of the Vessel

3.7.1. Economic operation of the vessel
3.7.2. Bareboat Lease
3.7.3. Chartering
3.7.4. Passenger contract

3.8. Freight Market

3.8.1. Freight Market Evolution
3.8.2. Periods
3.8.3. Supply/Demand

3.9. Marine Accident and Marine Insurance

3.9.1. Accidents in navigation
3.9.2. Types of damage
3.9.3. Marine insurance

3.10. Emissions. International regulation

3.10.1. Emissions from maritime transport
3.10.2. International regulation
3.10.3. Forms of compliance with regulations
3.10.4. Reduction of CO2 emissions

Module 4. Ports and Port Terminals

4.1. The Commercial Port. Functions

4.1.1. Functions of a commercial port
4.1.2. Ports and the supply chain
4.1.3. Ports in the 21st century

4.2. Models of Ports according to the flows of goods

4.2.1. Ports as essential nodes of logistics chains
4.2.2. Port typology according to flow freight

4.2.2.1. Import/export ports
4.2.2.2. Hub ports

4.2.3. Adapting to changing trends in the flow of goods

4.3. Port Terminals

4.3.1. Port Specialization
4.3.2. Scheme and Zones of a Port Terminal
4.3.3. Typology of port terminals

4.4. Cranes and mechanical means

4.4.1. Cranes for loading and unloading the vessel
4.4.2. Means of transport of cargo in a terminal
4.4.3. Means of handling the load in the courtyard

4.5. Multi-purpose terminals and container terminals

4.5.1. Multi-purpose or multi-purpose terminals
4.5.2. Container terminal
4.5.3. Loading and unloading flow in a container terminal

4.6. Bulk terminals

4.6.1. Solid bulk terminals
4.6.2. Liquid bulk terminals
4.6.3. Special facilities

4.7. Rolling Cargo Terminals

4.7.1. Rolling Cargo Terminals
4.7.2. Containers on platforms with wheels
4.7.3. Automotive

4.8. Passenger terminals and other specialized terminals

4.8.1. Passenger terminals
4.8.2. Sport Marinas
4.8.3. Fishing terminals

4.9. Smart ports and Automation

4.9.1. Smart Ports
4.9.2. Digitization
4.9.3. Operational automation

4.10. Latest trends in port innovation

4.10.1. Artificial Intelligence and its application to ports
4.10.2. Simulation based training (SBT)
4.10.3. Digital port twins

Module 5. Port Governance Models

5.1. Port Governance

5.1.1. Port Governance
5.1.2. Evolution of port governance
5.1.3. Port governance and economic development

5.2. Port governance models

5.2.1. Public and private ports
5.2.2. Tool ports
5.2.3. The landlord port model

5.3. Trends in port governance

5.3.1. Stabilization of the governance model: towards a nuanced landlord
5.3.2. Vertical and horizontal integration
5.3.3. Control and supervision of competition

5.4. The landlord model and the public domain

5.4.1. The management of the port public domain
5.4.2. Revenue from fees
5.4.3. Revenue from tariffs

5.5. Examples of port governance models

5.5.1. Private ports in the United Kingdom
5.5.2. The landlord model in continental Europe
5.5.3. Spanish America. Models in transition

5.6. The port services regime

5.6.1. Nature of service (public, private). Requirements for the provision of the service
5.6.2. Administrative link /contract, license)
5.6.3. Form or requirements for access to the provision of the service. Concurrence. Limitation of the number of providers

5.7. Coordination of port systems at the country level

5.7.1. Centralized Systems
5.7.2. Decentralized systems
5.7.3. Mixed Systems

5.8. Intra-port governance

5.8.1. Port management
5.8.2. Model organization chart and functional areas
5.8.3. Port planning and operation areas

5.9. Port administration

5.9.1. Economic and financial management
5.9.2. Management of Human Resources
5.9.3. Industrial safety and occupational risk prevention

5.10. Relations between the port with its environment

5.10.1. Port-city interrelations
5.10.2. The urban-port network. Urban planning considerations
5.10.3. Institutional activities and collaboration with the environment

Module 6. Strategic Port Planning

6.1. The Port System

6.1.1. Port authorities. Coordination
6.1.2. Economic perspective
6.1.3. Environmental perspective
6.1.4. Social Perspective
6.1.5. Performance criteria

6.2. Economically profitable ports

6.2.1. Financing
6.2.2. Budgeting
6.2.3. Prices associated with the port reality
6.2.4. Redistribution of resources between ports

6.3. Port space management

6.3.1. Port space performance
6.3.2. Port space at the service general interest
6.3.3. Digitalization of port space

6.4. Infrastructure. Demand-oriented investments

6.4.1. Leveraging infrastructure investments
6.4.2. Economically and socially profitable
6.4.3. Infrastructure connectivity
6.4.4. Respect for the environment

6.5. Provision of services oriented customers and society as a whole

6.5.1. Competitive services at the service of the general interest
6.5.2. Efficiency in the provision of services
6.5.3. Monitoring of the provision of services
6.5.4. Simplification of bureaucratic procedures

6.5.4.1.1. Border controls and inspections
6.5.4.1.2. Streamlining of procedures

6.6. Innovation and digitalization of ports

6.6.1. Electronic administration
6.6.2. Digital ports
6.6.3. Promotion of innovation
6.6.4. Innovation at the service of the general interest

6.7. International projection

6.7.1. International Relations
6.7.2. Brand Image
6.7.3. The competitiveness of ports in the international context

6.8. Environmental Sustainability

6.8.1. Environmental Management
6.8.2. Quality and environmental measurements
6.8.3. Consumption and waste management
6.8.4. Sustainable mobility
6.8.5. Climate Change
6.8.6. The port and the citizen

6.9. Security/Safety

6.9.1. Industrial Safety
6.9.2. Port security
6.9.3. Cybersecurity

6.10. Ethical corporate culture and human capital

6.10.1. Ethical Codes
6.10.2. Supervision and Control
6.10.3. Transparency
6.10.4. Organizational Structure
6.10.5. Equality
6.10.6. Training and Career
6.10.7. Communication and participation

Module 7. Port Business Plan and HR Management

7.1. Port Business Plan as a Planning Tool

7.1.1. The Business Plan as concretion of the global strategy of a port system
7.1.2. The Business Plan as a coordinating element of planning
7.1.3. SWOT Analysis
7.1.4. Strategic Map
7.1.5. Other planning instruments of the Port

7.2. Perspectives of a Port Business Plan

7.2.1. Port traffic
7.2.2. Inversions
7.2.3. Economic-financial
7.2.4. Human resources
7.2.5. Environment and sustainability

7.3. Management control through the Business Plan

7.3.1. Monitoring of objectives
7.3.2. Evolution of management ratios
7.3.3. Corrective Actions

7.4. Human capital

7.4.1. Socio-labor context of the Ports
7.4.2. HR planning within the global and port strategy
7.4.3. Industrial relations and negotiation

7.5. Need for change. Professionalization of the Ports

7.5.1. Resistance to Change
7.5.2. How to manage change
7.5.3. Professionalize the ports
7.5.4. Transparency and communication

7.6. Competency-based management as a facilitator of change

7.6.1. Knowledge competences
7.6.2. "Soft" competences
7.6.3. The different aspects of management by competences

7.7. Jobs

7.7.1. Establishment of Jobs
7.7.2. Job evaluation
7.7.3. Professional classification and organizational structure

7.8. Training Plan

7.8.1. Plan of formation of the harbor system
7.8.2. Training plan at port level
7.8.3. The "corporate university"
7.8.4. The virtual classroom

7.9. Pay system

7.9.1. Pay system
7.9.2. The remuneration structure
7.9.3. Performance evaluation and variable remuneration

7.10. Prevention of Occupational Hazards

7.10.1. Prevention memories. Prevention strategic
7.10.2. Prevention of occupational risks in a port
7.10.3. Psychosocial Risks

Module 8. Maritime-port Logistics and Port Services

8.1. Port Community

8.1.1. Port Community
8.1.2. Key Actors of the Port Community
8.1.3. Applied Quality Management Systems to the Port Community

8.2. Port Operations

8.2.1. Port operations and activities in port
8.2.2. Information systems in the port operations
8.2.3. Information flows in the port operations

8.3. Port logistics

8.3.1. Port logistics
8.3.2. Ports as logistical nodes in the global supply chain
8.3.3. Logistics in transport by container

8.4. General management of the port

8.4.1. General organization of sea and land traffic in a port
8.4.2. Entry of ships into port
8.4.3. Allocation of mooring and docking posts
8.4.4. Stays of ships and internal movements
8.4.5. Movement of vehicles and persons in port
8.4.6. Passengers and goods

8.5. Management of a port terminal

8.5.1. Levels of analysis
8.5.2. Planning of port terminals
8.5.3. Productivity indicators

8.6. Port Services

8.6.1. Regulation of port services
8.6.2. Public service obligations
8.6.3. Types of port services

8.7. Technical and nautical services

8.7.1. Mooring
8.7.2. Port trailer
8.7.3. Pilotage

8.8. Goods, passengers and waste reception services

8.8.1. Goods handling service

8.8.1.1. Loading and stowing activities
8.8.1.2. Activities in the field of waste disposal
8.8.1.3. Possible operations exempted from stowage and disposal

8.8.2. Ship generated waste reception service
8.8.3. Passenger service

8.9. Commercial services to the vessel

8.9.1. Victualling
8.9.2. Fuel supply
8.9.3. Supply of LNG
8.9.4. Supply of electricity to ships

8.10. Maritime signalling service

8.10.1. Types of Aids to navigation
8.10.2. Visual aids
8.10.3. Acoustic aids
8.10.4. Radio aids
8.10.5. VTS
8.10.6. The Marking System Maritime IALA

Module 9. Planning and Development of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability

9.1. Sustainable Port Planning

9.1.1. Legislation: Fit for 55 and EU ETS
9.1.2. Relations with other continents
9.1.3. Relations with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

9.2. Port planning instruments and adaptation to the new climate reality

9.2.1. Master Plans
9.2.2. Planning Tools for Infrastructure Development
9.2.3. Port terminal design and redesign: electrification plans
9.2.4. Sustainable port-city relations: Climate change and design of port-city spaces

9.3. Environmental assessment of instruments port planning

9.3.1. Programs for the development of infrastructure
9.3.2. Evaluation of development plans infrastructure
9.3.3. Evaluation of Infrastructure Projects

9.4. Project financing of sustainable development of port infrastructure

9.4.1. The European Investment Bank
9.4.2. The World Bank
9.4.3. The Inter-American Development Bank
9.4.4. International investment funds
9.4.5. Issuance of green bonds

9.5. Ports and coastal erosion: Working with Nature

9.5.1. Projects for the preservation of estuaries
9.5.2. Coastal regeneration projects
9.5.3. Projects for the re-use of sediments

9.6. Renewable energy investment projects

9.6.1. Wind power generation projects on shore and off shore
9.6.2. Photovoltaic energy projects on shore and off shore
9.6.3. Other renewable energy sources

9.7. Assessment of the profitability of investment projects. MEIPORT methodology

9.7.1. Analysis of the project context and objectives
9.7.2. Analysis of Alternatives
9.7.3. Project definition
9.7.4. Financial Analysis
9.7.5. Economic Analysis
9.7.6. Sensitivity and risk analysis

9.8. Applied BIM technology to ports

9.8.1. Design of port terminals
9.8.2. Design of dock electrification projects
9.8.3. Design of access projects land to ports

9.9. Monitoring instruments and protection of the marine environment

9.9.1. Measuring nets: buoys, tide gauges and high frequency radar
9.9.2. Elements for maritime climate prediction and change scenarios
9.9.3. Projects

9.10. Blue Economy

9.10.1. Blue Economy Dimensions
9.10.2. Projects for the preservation of marine ecosystems
9.10.3. Ports and climate research centres and marine: towards a long-term relationship

Module 10. Port Security and Security

10.1. Port Security

10.1.1. Port Security
10.1.2. Safety and security
10.1.3. Regulations and international standards

10.2. Technological and Industrial Safety in Ports

10.2.1. Management of dangerous goods
10.2.2. Prevention of industrial accidents
10.2.3. Safety procedures in the handling and transport of goods

10.3. Port security Planning for the safety

10.3.1. Threat identification and vulnerabilities
10.3.2. Risk analysis and assessment protective
10.3.3. Risk mitigation strategies. Protection plans

10.4. Physical and electronic protection

10.4.1. Design of physical protection systems
10.4.2. Access control and monitoring
10.4.3. Security technologies in ports

10.5. Logical and cyber security in ports

10.5.1. Cyber threats and specific vulnerabilities
10.5.2. Strategies for port cybersecurity
10.5.3. Responding to cyber incidents

10.6. Crisis and Emergency Management

10.6.1. Emergency response planning
10.6.2. Coordination with agencies public safety
10.6.3. Simulations and response exercises

10.7. Relations with the Community and Communication in Crisis

10.7.1. Importance of communication with the community
10.7.2. Communication strategies in crisis situations
10.7.3. Corporate social responsibility in ports

10.8. Management of a Department security

10.8.1. Management of public and private security
10.8.2. Safety planning
10.8.2. Material Resources
10.8.3. Human resources management and training

10.9. Prevention and Protection

10.9.1. Recommendations for antisocial risks
10.9.2. Recommendations for fire risk
10.9.3. Recommendations for occupational risks

10.10. Innovation and the Future of Port Security

10.10.1. Technological trends in port security
10.10.2. Artificial intelligence and data analysis
10.10.3. Preparing for future challenges

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences"