Lesson 1Other control agencies: USDA/APHIS for agriculture, EPA/USCG for environmental controls, and local police/port security — inspection triggers and coordination mechanismsE go explain roles of USDA, APHIS, EPA, USCG, and local security for port oversight. E cover inspection triggers, permits, environmental and safety checks, and how dis agencies dey coordinate with customs, terminals, and port security teams.
Agricultural inspections and USDA/APHIS requirementsEnvironmental controls and EPA port-related oversightUSCG safety, security, and vessel compliance checksLocal police and port security roles and authoritiesJoint inspections, referrals, and information sharingLesson 2Terminal operators: container, bulk, Ro-Ro — responsibilities for stevedoring, equipment maintenance, and yard planningE go describe terminal operators responsibilities for stevedoring, yard planning, and equipment. E check container, bulk, and Ro-Ro operations, safety management, and how terminals dey connect with shipping lines, truckers, rail, and port authorities.
Container terminal processes and yard planningBulk and breakbulk terminal operating practicesRo-Ro terminal flows and vehicle handling controlsStevedoring labor, safety, and productivity metricsEquipment maintenance and availability managementLesson 3Customs and border agencies: arrival notifications, inspection regimes, holds, and electronic manifest systems (e.g., ACE/AMS)E go detail how customs and border agencies dey manage risk, collect duties, and control cargo flows. E explain arrival notices, targeting, inspections, holds, and how electronic manifest systems like ACE and AMS dey structure data exchange with carriers and terminals.
Arrival notifications and advance cargo information rulesRisk assessment, targeting, and inspection selectionTypes of inspections: document, non-intrusive, physicalCustoms holds, releases, and communication channelsACE, AMS, and other electronic manifest system basicsLesson 4Trucking companies and drayage operators: gate appointment systems, container pickup/delivery processes, and driver/vehicle requirementsE go explore how trucking and drayage firms dey move containers and cargo to and from terminals. E cover gate appointment systems, gate moves, documentation, driver and vehicle requirements, and how delays, queues, and turn times dey manage.
Gate appointment systems and slot managementIn-gate, out-gate, and trouble window processesDriver credentials, TWIC, and safety requirementsVehicle standards, chassis, and equipment checksTurn time monitoring and congestion mitigationLesson 5Rail operators and intermodal providers: rail scheduling, yard switching, interface with terminal cranes and conveyors, and interchange proceduresE go analyze how rail and intermodal providers dey connect ports to inland hubs. E cover rail scheduling, yard switching, train building, and how rail dey interface with cranes, conveyors, and gate systems, including interchange rules and data exchange needs.
Rail service patterns, windows, and train planningOn-dock rail yards, switching, and train assemblyInterface with cranes, conveyors, and loading tracksInterchange procedures and liability handover pointsRail documentation, waybills, and data integrationLesson 6Freight forwarders and NVOCCs: booking, documentation, consolidation, and coordination with customs and carriersE go cover how freight forwarders and NVOCCs dey arrange transport, consolidate cargo, and manage documentation. E explain bookings, house and master bills, customs coordination, and how dem dey interface with carriers, terminals, and shippers to keep cargo moving.
Role of forwarders vs. NVOCCs in port logisticsBooking cargo space and managing carrier allocationsHouse bills, master bills, and documentation flowsCargo consolidation, deconsolidation, and CFS workCoordination with customs brokers and carriersLesson 7Shipping lines and agents: vessel scheduling, berth requests, cargo manifesting, and coordination with terminal operatorsE go explore how shipping lines and agents dey plan vessel calls, request berths, submit cargo data, and coordinate with terminals. E cover schedule reliability, cut-off times, and how accurate manifests dey support safety, billing, and regulatory compliance.
Vessel scheduling, rotation planning, and port selectionBerth window requests and communication with port controlCargo manifest preparation, VGM, and data qualityPre-arrival notices and regulatory documentation flowsCoordination with terminal on stowage and port stayLesson 8Port authority: statutory roles, asset owner vs. operator distinctions, fee setting, safety and environmental oversightE go outline port authority statutory powers, governance, and business models. E explore landlord vs. operator roles, tariff and fee setting, concession management, and how authorities dey oversee safety, security, and environmental performance for di port.
Statutory mandates and governance structuresLandlord, tool, and operating port modelsTariff setting, port dues, and concession feesSafety, security, and emergency coordinationEnvironmental oversight and sustainability programs
