Container Terminal Operations: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Container Terminal Operations: Comprehensive Professional Program connects the commercial, operational and regulatory sides of shipping so teams can move cargo safely, efficiently and profitably. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Container Terminal Operations from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply commercial shipping and contracts, port and terminal operations and vessel operations and maintenance in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering cargo handling and documentation and cost, performance and KPIs.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Port and terminal managers
- Shipping and chartering staff
- Marine superintendents and officers
- Logistics and freight professionals
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Container Terminal Operations: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Commercial shipping and contracts
- Day 3Port and terminal operations
- Day 4Vessel operations and maintenance
- Day 5Safety, security and environmental compliance
- Day 6Cargo handling and documentation
- Day 7Cost, performance and KPIs
- Day 8Digitalisation in shipping
- Day 9International maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14–25 March 2027 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
| 7–11 June 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 13–24 September 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 28 May – 8 June 2028 | KBRAl Khobar | $8,500 | Register |
| 21–25 August 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 13–24 November 2028 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 12–23 March 2029 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 10–21 September 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 17–21 December 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 21 January – 1 February 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 8–12 April 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 8–19 July 2030 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
The Container Terminal Operations series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Container Terminal Operations: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Cairo, London, Al Khobar, Madrid and Dubai, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.