Port Handling Course
This course equips you with essential skills for effective port handling, covering mixed cargo planning, container management, equipment operation, safety measures, and quick incident response. Develop the ability to improve quay productivity, safeguard equipment and cargo, and maintain reliable, safe transportation schedules in dynamic port environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in managing container ship operations at ports. Master vessel configurations, yard layouts, cargo sequencing for mixed loads, and performance metrics to enhance efficiency. Learn safe operation of cranes, reach stackers, tractors, and forklifts, while using checklists, documentation, and protocols for incidents, weather challenges, and special cargoes to ensure compliance and smooth workflows.
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Develop skills
- Plan mixed cargoes by sequencing loads, reefers, and oversized items for quick vessel turnarounds.
- Safely operate port equipment including STS cranes, reach stackers, forklifts, and tractors.
- Excel in quay safety by enforcing PPE, hazard management, and wind restrictions during operations.
- Respond swiftly to incidents like twistlock issues, reefer malfunctions, and cargo damage.
- Leverage TOS data, KPIs, and checklists to optimise yard operations and port performance.
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