Thanks to this professional master’s degree you will achieve an unique and up-to-date specialization in Port Management and Intermodal Transport”

Globalization has highlighted the importance of having an efficient commercial port logistics, capable of solving different situations (economic, health, traffic, personnel), while its management requires the mastery of the latest technologies in these areas and operability.

Given this reality, the maritime sector is on the rise and requires professionals with a highly specialized, up-to-date vision on Port Management and Intermodal Transport. In this scenario, this 100% online university program of 1,500 teaching hours, created and developed by an excellent team of professionals with more than two decades of experience in this field, is born.
It is an advanced program, which presents a theoretical-practical approach and numerous didactic materials such as multimedia pills, interactive diagrams, essential readings and case study simulations. All this provides dynamism and effective learning about the latest trends in management models, the optimization of the operation of intermodal transport infrastructures, or the existing
international regulations and standards.

In addition, during the course of this program, graduates will obtain new knowledge in a much more agile way, thanks to the Relearning system. A method based on the reiteration of content, which will allow graduates to consolidate the concepts in a simple way and without dedicating long hours to study and memorization.

Undoubtedly, an unique opportunity for professional growth under the guidance of the best experts and with a flexible pedagogical methodology Students only need a digital device with internet connection (Tablet, cell phone or computer) to view the content hosted on the virtual platform.

Study at the best rated university in the world by its students according to the Trustpilot platform (4.9/5)”

This professional master’s degree in Port Management and Intermodal Transportation contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Port Management and Intermodal Transportation
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical content of the system provides cutting-edge and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Enroll now in a university degree that fits your professional aspirations in the port sector”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Learn more about the characteristics of commercial port management through the best didactic materials"

Delve into maritime-port logistics and international transport chains from the comfort of your home"

The purpose of this 12-month professional master’s degree is to provide students with advanced learning about the logistics sector and multimodal transport of goods, as well as maritime-port management and operations. To this end, graduates will have access to a syllabus prepared by professionals in the sector with an extensive and outstanding track record, which will favor the acquisition of key knowledge to successfully operate in the international port sector.

You will reach your goals in a much easier way thanks to the numerous didactic and pedagogical resources and the theoretical-practical approach of this program”

General Objectives

• Conceptualize logistics and place it in the current economic environment
• Conceptually define the processes that compose it and give rise to the different types of logistics
• Understand what each of these processes consists of and the purpose for which they were conceived
• Analyze the general composition of today's intermodal chains
• Update the student's knowledge in the field of multimodal transport
• Substantiate the importance of maritime transport in globalization
• Analyze multimodality and its role in the logistics chain
• Examine the main maritime traffics and transport vessels
• Delve into the main maritime traffics
• Specify the international legislation in maritime transport
• Delve into the traditional characteristics and functions of ports and their historical evolution
• Delve into the evolution of the logistics function in ports
• Examine the alternative of port infrastructure specialization as a way of adapting to the demands of logistics chains
• Analyze the latest innovation trends
• Define the different Governance Models of Ports
• Examine the evolution of port governance in relation to the level of development of the countries
• Provide a context for the governance structure of a typical port
• Define a future port model in a context of in-depth and global transformation
• Analyze with maximum objectivity these aspirations, from a technical point of view
• Identify the importance of consensus, communication and transparency in the process of formulating the strategy of a port system that has important repercussions on society as a whole, both economically and socially

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Logistics and logistics operators

• Identify the different types of logistics and the function(s) they perform in relation to the final customer
• Theoretically develop the different logistic processes and determine their practical purpose
• Analyze the figure of the logistics operator, from a general point of view, and analyze the different typologies of operators that design and execute logistics processes
• Determine each of the services offered by logistics operators depending on their typology

Module 2. Multimodal transport, intermodality and logistics platforms

• Identify each of the actors involved in the intermodal chain and define their roles
• Develop the concept, evolution and activities related to intermodal transport
• Establish the economic and operational impact of multimodality within the supply chain
• Generate logistics optimization scenarios based on the principles of intermodality

Module 3. Maritime transportation

• Determine the cost of maritime transport
• Specify the different contracts for the operation of the vessel
• Analyze the freight market
• Examine emissions and their regulation

Module 4. Ports and port terminals

• Characterize the last generation ports
• Identify the various factors that can lead to port specialization and to present the most characteristic typologies of ports and terminals
• Analyze the most widespread mechanical means for handling goods
• Present the latest technologies being incorporated by the most advanced ports today

Module 5. Port  Governance Model

• Characterizing the types of port governance
• Analyze the public-private relationship between the actors involved in the port space according to the type of governance
• Define a typical structure in the land-lord model

Module 6. Strategic Port Planning

• Analyze the economic, technical, social and environmental dimensions of ports
• Determine the different strategic performance criteria of a port system (efficiency, connectivity, digitalization and sustainability)
• Examine the different strategic lines associated with the performance criteria
• Establish the general port management objectives associated with each of the strategic lines of action

Module 7. Port business plan and HR management

• Analyze the management of a port and its short, medium and long term planning
• Define in a coordinated way all the aspects that affect the management of a port, infrastructures, investments, traffics, economic-financial, HR, environment
• Define and analyze the overall objectives of port management
• Specify HR planning based on management by competences, in accordance with the global strategy and its implementation at port level
• Module 8. Maritime-port logistics and port services
• Identify the functions and role of each of the port agents, as well as the corresponding communication flows
• Evaluate the operational response of ports and their terminals, and understand their management in order to their organization in order to be able to establish appropriate port operation procedures
• Identify the most relevant necessary aspects of the port services and commercial activities to the ship for the correct operation of the port, as well as to define the necessary means for their
• provision or their possible revenue systems
• Propose the correct identification of maritime signaling and its basic establishment

Module 9. Infrastructure planning and development and environmental sustainability

• Planning port areas in accordance with global climate reality
• Concretize the introduction of renewable energy projects in ports
• Environmental assessment of investment projects
• Calculate the profitability of port infrastructure projects

Module 10. Port security and safety

• Identify potential threats to port infrastructure, analyzing specific vulnerabilities and proposing concrete cybersecurity solutions to prevent attacks and ensure the integrity of systems Assess the effectiveness of physical protection measures at a specific port by examining the existing security design, identifying areas for improvement and developing a plan to strengthen the security of the facility
• Present a detailed risk assessment report for a selected port, compiling relevant data, demonstrating a thorough analysis of threats, and providing recommendations for analysis of threats and providing informed risk mitigation
• Propose and develop a mock port crisis exercise, establishing a realistic scenario, coordinating the response of a security team and critically evaluate performance to improve emergency preparedness

A program that will allow you to incorporate the latest technologies used for the provision of port services”