Port Planning & Development: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Port Planning & Development: 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 Port Planning & Development from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply cargo handling and documentation, cost, performance and KPIs and digitalisation in shipping in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering commercial shipping and contracts and port and terminal operations.
- 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 Port Planning & Development: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Cargo handling and documentation
- Day 3Cost, performance and KPIs
- Day 4Digitalisation in shipping
- Day 5International maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Day 6Commercial shipping and contracts
- Day 7Port and terminal operations
- Day 8Vessel operations and maintenance
- Day 9Safety, security and environmental compliance
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–12 February 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 3–7 May 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 15–26 August 2027 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 18–29 June 2028 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 25–29 September 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 17–28 December 2028 | MCTMuscat | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–26 January 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 16–20 April 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 22 July – 2 August 2029 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 14–25 January 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 22–26 April 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 14–25 July 2030 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
The Port Planning & Development series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Port Planning & Development: 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 London, Riyadh, Muscat and Cairo, 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.