Lesson 1Other control agencies: USDA/APHIS for agriculture, EPA/USCG for environmental controls, and local police/port security — inspection triggers and coordination mechanismsThis explains roles of USDA, APHIS, EPA, USCG, and local security in port watching. It covers what starts inspections, permits, environment and safety checks, and how they work with customs, terminals, and port security.
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 planningThis describes terminal operators' jobs for loading cargo, yard planning, and equipment care. It looks at container, bulk, and Ro-Ro work, safety handling, and how terminals 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)This details how customs and border groups manage risks, collect fees, and control cargo movement. It explains arrival notices, targeting, inspections, holds, and electronic manifest systems like ACE and AMS for data sharing 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 requirementsThis explores how trucking and drayage companies move containers and cargo to and from terminals. It covers gate booking systems, gate processes, documents, driver and vehicle rules, and managing delays, lines, and wait times.
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 proceduresThis looks at how rail and intermodal groups link ports to inland places. It covers rail timing, yard switching, train building, and rail connections with cranes, conveyors, and gates, including rules and data 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 carriersThis covers how freight forwarders and NVOCCs arrange transport, group cargo, and handle papers. It explains bookings, house and master bills, customs work, and connecting 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 operatorsThis explores how shipping lines and agents plan ship visits, request berths, send cargo data, and work with terminals. It covers schedule keeping, cut-off times, and how good manifests help safety, billing, and rules.
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 oversightThis outlines port authority legal powers, management, and business ways. It explores owner vs. operator roles, fee setting, concession handling, and overseeing safety, security, and environment in the 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
