The The Port Terminals course offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a booming sector with high demand for skilled workers. Port terminals are at the heart of international trade, and their efficient management is crucial to the global economy. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the different types of terminals, from Ro-Ro to LNG, including those for solid and liquid bulk cargo, as well as container and passenger terminals. You will learn about the essential links between terminals that ensure the continuous flow of goods and people. By taking part, you’ll gain the skills to optimise operations, solve logistical problems and improve the efficiency of maritime transport. With our online training, you’ll have access to up-to-date knowledge from anywhere, preparing you for a successful career in a vital and dynamic sector.
Port terminals
Ports
60 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand operations at ro-ro terminals in order to optimise port logistics.
- To identify the key processes at solid bulk terminals and ensure their efficient management.
- Analyse the handling of liquid bulk cargo to ensure safety and efficiency.
- To assess the handling and storage of LNG at specialised terminals.
- Describe the functions and workflow at container terminals.
- To identify passengers’ needs at terminals, with a focus on the passenger experience.
- Examine intermodal connections to improve the integration of terminals.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. RO-RO TERMINALS
Introduction
Types of RO-RO cargo
Ship dimensions
The need for terminals
Terminal subsystems
Types of terminals
Types of mooring
Terminal configuration
Vigo RO-RO Terminal
References
TEACHING UNIT 2. SOLID BULK TERMINALS
Introduction
Types of ships
Subsystems of the dry bulk terminal
Equipment at a dry bulk terminal
Design of the solid bulk terminal
Basics of health, safety and the environment
ebhi solid bulk terminal, Gijón, Asturias
Appendix: densities of the most common products
References
TEACHING UNIT 3. LIQUID BULK TERMINALS
Introduction
Types of terminals by product
Types of terminals according to physical characteristics
Types of mooring
Terminal operations and subsystems
Fujairah Oil Terminal
References
TEACHING UNIT 4. LNG TERMINALS
Introduction
Types of vessel
Safety systems on methane carriers
Physical characteristics of the terminal
Type of mooring
How an LNG terminal works
Safety measures at LNG plants
LNG bunkering for ships
LNG terminal at the Port of Bilbao
References
TEACHING UNIT 5. CONTAINER TERMINALS
Introduction
Types of ships
Types of container terminals
Container terminal subsystems and associated operations
Equipment at a container terminal
Works associated with container terminals
Requirements for container terminals
Automated terminals
TCV Container Terminal at the Port of Valencia
TEACHING UNIT 6. PASSENGER TERMINALS
Introduction
Types of ships
Passenger terminals (excluding cruise ships)
Cruise terminals
Maritime infrastructure at a passenger terminal
The day-to-day running of a passenger terminal and shipping lines
Maritime stations at the Port of Málaga, Spain
References
TEACHING UNIT 7. TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
Introduction
Hinterland connection subsystem
Road links
Rail links
Logistics platforms
References
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