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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. In-Company Logistics. Importance

1. 2. Logistics Areas and Types

1.2.1. Logistics Areas
1.2.2. Internal vs. external Logistics
1.2.3. Logistics fundamentals

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 arising 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 Faced by Logistics
1.6.2. Green Logistics
1.6.3. New trends in the field of Logistics

1.7. Logistics Operators

1.7.1. Global Logistics
1.7.2. Role of the Logistics Operators
1.7.3. Evolution of Logistics Operators up to the Present Day
1.7.4. Logistics operator Requirements

1.8. Logistics Operators and the Outsourcing contract

1.8.1. The Outsourcing contract Clauses, SLAS
1.8.2. Services provided by logistics operators
1.8.3. Advantages offered by logistics operators

1.9. Logistics Operators Functions and Types

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

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 into a Logistics Operator
1.10.3. The freight forwarder and the PLS system. Bringing services closer together

Module 2. Multimodal transport, intermodality and logistics platforms

2.1. The Warehouse

2.1.1. Phases of the Logistics activity Role of Warehouse in the Supply Chain
2.1.2. Warehouse activities
2.1.3. Types of Warehouse
2.1.4. Storage alternatives

2. 2. Logistics Platforms

2.2.1. Warehouse vs Logistics Platforms Differentiating Elements
2.2.2. Types of logistics Platform
2.2.3. Operation of an Logistics Platform Infrastructure, space organization of space and human and mechanical resources

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

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

2.4. Inland transportation of goods by road

2.4.1. International land freight transport. Primary infrastructures and international legal framework
2.4.2. Types of road freight transport
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 freight rail networks international freight rail networks
2.5.2. Railway operators
2.5.3. Types of Rail transport

2.6. Maritime freight transport

2.6.1. International regulatory agencies
2.6.2. Relevant legislation
2.6.3. Long distance maritime transportation
2.6.4. Short sea shipping and freeways of the sea
2.6.5. Freight transport by inland waterways
2.6.6. Maritime transportation Key Aspects

2.7. Air freight transport

2.7.1. International regulatory agencies
2.7.2. International Legal Framework
2.7.3. Essential infrastructures
2.7.4. Airplanes Typology
2.7.5. Air transport Key Aspects

2.8. Capillary distribution of goods

2.8.1. Capillary distribution, the final link in the logistics chain
2.8.2. Capillary distribution operation
2.8.3. Last Mile Logistics. Operation

2.9. Multimodal and combined transportation

2.9.1. Multimodal and combined transportation
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 Warehouse in intermodality. The crossdocking
2.10.4. The operator in the intermodal transport
2.10.5. Intermodal Transportation Systems
2.10.6. Intermodal transport Advantages, problems and Challenges

Module 3. Maritime transportation

3.1. Maritime transportation and International Trade

3.1.1. Maritime transportation
3.1.2. International Trade
3.1.3. Maritime traffics
3.1.4. TRAMP traffic and regular liners

3.2. Types of Ships in Maritime Transportation

3.2.1. Types of Ships in Maritime Transportation according to their cargo
3.2.2. Evolution of the ships in maritime transport
3.2.3. 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 Maritime Transportation 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 Costs

3.5. Maritime traffics

3.5.1. Petroleum 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 Ship

3.7.1. Economic operation of the ship
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. Journalism
3.8.3. Supply/ Demand

3.9. Accident and Marine Insurance

3.9.1. Accidents in Navigation
3.9.2. Types of Breakdowns
3.9.3.  Marine Insurance

3.10. Emissions International Regulation

3.10.1. Maritime transportation emissions
3.10.2. International Regulation
3.10.3. Form of Fulfillment of 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. Port Models according to the flow of goods

4.2.1. Ports as essential nodes in logistics chains
4.2.2. Port typology according to the flow of goods

4.2.2.1. Import/export Ports
4.2.2.2. Ports Hub

4.2.3. Adaptation to changing trends in the flow of goods

4.3. Port Terminalsç

4.3.1. Port Specialization
4.3.2. Layout and Zones of a Port Terminal
4.3.3. Types of port terminals

4.4. Cranes and mechanical means

4.4.1. Cranes for loading and unloading the ship
4.4.2. Means for transporting cargo in a terminal
4.4.3. Means for cargo handling in the yard

4.5. Multi-purpose terminals and container terminals

4.5.1. Multipurpose or general purpose terminals
4.5.2. Container terminals
4.5.3. Loading and unloading flow in a container terminal

4.6. Bulk Terminal

4.6.1. Bulk solids Terminal
4.6.2. Bulk Liquids Terminal
4.6.3. Special installations

4.7. Roll-on/roll-off terminals

4.7.1. Roll-on/roll-off terminals
4.7.2. Containers on wheeled platforms
4.7.3. Automotive

4.8. Passenger terminals and other types of specialized terminals

4.8.1. Passenger terminals
4.8.2. Sports marinas
4.8.3. Fishing terminals

4.9. Intelligent Ports and Automation

4.9.1. Smart Ports
4.9.2. Digitalization
4.9.3. Automation of operations

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 Model

5.1. Port Governance

5.1.1. Port Governance
5.1.2. Port Governance Evolution
5.1.3. Port Governance and economic development

5.2. Port Governance Models

5.2.1. Public and private ports
5.2.2. The tool ports
5.2.3. The Landlord port model

5.3. Port Governance Trends

5.3.1. Stabilization of the governance model: towards a nuanced landlord
5.3.2. Vertical and horizontal integration
5.3.3. Competition control and supervision activities

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. Hispanic America. Models in transition

5.6. Port Services regime

5.6.1. Nature of the 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. Limit on 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. Intraport governance

5.8.1. The Management of a Port
5.8.2. Sample 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. Human resources management
5.9.3. Industrial safety and occupational risk prevention

5.10. Relations between the port and its environment

5.10.1. Port-City interrelationships
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. Port System

6.1.1. Port Authorities Coordination
6.1.2. Economic Outlooks
6.1.3. Environmental Outlooks
6.1.4. Social Perspective
6.1.5. Criteria for action

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 of the general interest
6.3.3. Port space Digitalization

6.4. Infrastructures. Demand-oriented investments

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

6.5. Provision of services oriented to 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. Border controls and inspections
6.5.4.2. Streamlining of bureaucratic procedures

6.6. Innovation and the Digitalization of ports

6.6.1. Electronic administration
6.6.2. Digital ports
6.6.3. Stimulating 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. 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's Business Plan as a Planning Instrument

7.1.1. The Business Plan as a 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
7.1.4. Strategic Map
7.1.5. Other Port planning instruments

7.2. Perspectives of a Port's Business Plan

7.2.1. Port traffic
7.2.2. Inversions
7.2.3. Economic and 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. Social and labor context of the Ports
7.4.2. HR planning within the global and port strategy
7.4.3. Labor relations and negotiation

7.5. The need for change. Professionalization of Ports

7.5.1. Resistance to Change
7.5.2. How to Manage Changes
7.5.3. Professionalizing ports
7.5.4. Transparency and communication

7.6. Management by competences 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. Job positions

7.7.1. Specification of the jobs
7.7.2. Job evaluation
7.7.3. Job classification and organizational structure

7.8. Training Plan

7.8.1. Port system training plan
7.8.2. Port level training plan
7.8.3. The "corporate university”
7.8.4. Virtual Classrooms

7.9. Compensation system

7.9.1. Compensation system
7.9.2. Compensation Structure
7.9.3. Performance evaluation and variable compensationç

7.10. Occupational Hazard Prevention

7.10.1. Prevention reports. Prevention Strategy
7.10.2. Occupational risks Prevention at 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. Principal Port Community Agents
8.1.3. Quality Management Systems applied to the Port Community

8.2. Port Operations

8.2.1. Port operations and port activities
8.2.2. Information Systems in port operations
8.2.3. Information Flows in port operations

8.3. Port Logistics

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

8.4. General port management

8.4.1. General organization of maritime and inland traffics in a port
8.4.2. Entry of ships into port
8.4.3. Assignment of anchorage and berthing places
8.4.4. Ship stays and inland movements
8.4.5. Movement of vehicles and people in port
8.4.6. Passengers and goods

8.5. Management of a port terminal

8.5.1. Analysis Levels
8.5.2. Port terminal planning
8.5.3. Productivity indicators

8.6. Port Services

8.6.1. Port Services Regulation
8.6.2. Public service obligations
8.6.3. Port Service Types

8.7. Technical-nautical services

8.7.1. Mooring
8.7.2. Port towing
8.7.3. Pilotage

8.8. Cargo, passenger and waste reception services

8.8.1. Cargo handling service

8.8.1.1. Loading and stowage activities
8.8.1.2. Unstowing and unloading activities
8.8.1.3.  Possible exempted stevedoring and unstowage operations

8.8.2. Reception service for ship-generated waste
8.8.3. Passenger service

8.9. Commercial services to the ship

8.9.1. Provision of victualling
8.9.2. Supply of fuel
8.9.3. LNG supply
8.9.4. Supply of electric power to ships

8.10. Maritime signaling service

8.10.1. Types of Navigation Aids
8.10.2. Visual aids
8.10.3. Hearing aids
8.10.4. Radio aids
8.10.5. VTS
8.10.6. The IALA Maritime Maritime Beaconing System

Module 9. Infrastructure Planning and Development 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 Organization (IMO)

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

9.2.1. Master Plans
9.2.2. Planning instruments for infrastructure development
9.2.3. Design and redesign of port terminals: electrification plans
9.2.4. Sustainable port-city relations: Climate change and design of port-city spaces

9.3. Environmental assessment of port planning instruments

9.3.1. Infrastructure development programs
9.3.2. Evaluation of infrastructure development plans
9.3.3. Evaluation of infrastructure projects

9.4. Financing of projects for sustainable development of port infrastructures

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 Backgrounds
9.4.5. Issuance of green bonds

9.5. Ports and coastal erosion: Working with Nature

9.5.1. Estuary preservation projects
9.5.2. Coastal regeneration projects
9.5.3. Sediment reuse projects

9.6. Projects for investment in renewable energy sources

9.6.1. On shore and off shore wind energy generation projects
9.6.2. On shore and off shore photovoltaic energy projects
9.6.3. Other renewable energies

9.7. Evaluation of the profitability of investment projects. MEIPORT Methodology

9.7.1. Analysis of the context and objectives of the project
9.7.2. Analysis of Alternatives
9.7.3. Definition of Project
9.7.4. Financial Analysis
9.7.5. Economic Analysis
9.7.6. Sensitivity and Risk Analysis

9.8. BIM technology applied to ports

9.8.1. Port terminal Design
9.8.2. Design of dock electrification projects
9.8.3. Design of port land access projects

9.9. Marine environment monitoring and forecasting tools

9.9.1. Measurement networks: buoys, tide gauges and high-frequency radars
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 Dimensions
9.10.2. Marine ecosystem preservation projects
9.10.3. Ports and climate and marine research centers: towards a long-term relationship

Module 10. Port security and safety

10.1. Port Security

10.1.1. Port Security
10.1.2. Security and safety
10.1.3. International norms, regulations and 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 for the handling and transport of goods

10.3. Port security Security Planning

10.3.1. Identification of Threats and Vulnerabilities
10.3.2. Risk Analysis and Protection assessment
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. Port security technologies

10.5. Logical and cyber security in ports

10.5.1. Specific cyber threats and vulnerabilities
10.5.2. Port Cybersecurity Strategies
10.5.3. Response to cyber incidents

10.6. Crisis and Emergency Management

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

10.7. Community Relations and Crisis Communication

10.7.1. Importance of Communication with The Community
10.7.2. Strategies in Communication in Crisis Situations
10.7.3. Corporate Social Responsibility in ports

10.8. Security Department Management

10.8.1. Safety Public and Private Management
10.8.2. Security Planning
10.8.2. Material Resources
10.8.3. Human Resources Management and Training

10.9. Prevention and Protection

10.9.1. Recommendations against risks of an antisocial nature
10.9.2. Recommendations for fire risks
10.9.3. Recommendations against occupational risks

10.10. Innovation and the Future of Port Security

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

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