12 - 16 Oct 2025
Dubai (UAE)
Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Cost : 4900 € Euro
The "Anatomy of Shipping" training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides a deep and practical understanding of the global shipping industry, its structure, key stakeholders, operational processes, and legal and financial aspects. With international trade increasingly relying on maritime transport, a clear grasp of the mechanisms behind shipping operations is essential for professionals working in logistics, port operations, maritime law, freight forwarding, and supply chain management.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the structure and economics of the global shipping industry
Identify the types of vessels and their uses in different trade routes
Comprehend chartering types (voyage, time, bareboat) and freight market dynamics
Interpret shipping documentation and the bill of lading
Understand port operations, cargo handling, and loading/unloading procedures
Analyze the legal and insurance aspects involved in shipping
Evaluate environmental regulations and compliance requirements in shipping
Recognize risk factors and apply risk mitigation strategies in maritime operations
Instructor-led presentations and visual walkthroughs
Interactive group discussions and real-world case studies
Shipping documentation analysis and simulation exercises
Video demonstrations of vessel types and cargo handling
Team-based problem-solving workshops
Daily recaps and Q&A sessions
Organizations participating in this training will benefit through:
Enhanced employee knowledge of global shipping operations and compliance
Improved coordination between shipping, procurement, and logistics teams
Greater efficiency in managing shipping documentation and port procedures
Reduced risk exposure through better understanding of contracts and insurance
Improved decision-making on chartering, cost estimation, and carrier selection
Strengthened capability in managing imports, exports, and multimodal logistics
This course is ideal for:
Shipping and freight forwarding professionals
Logistics and supply chain staff
Port and terminal operations personnel
Maritime law consultants and contract officers
Procurement and international trade executives
Insurance and risk management staff
Anyone new to or involved in the maritime transport sector
Day 1: Introduction to Global Shipping Industry
History and evolution of global shipping
Structure of the shipping market: liner, tramp, bulk, and specialized services
Types of ships: container, tanker, bulk carrier, RoRo, LNG, etc.
Major shipping routes and maritime chokepoints
Key players in shipping: shipowners, operators, brokers, and agents
Case study: Impact of Suez Canal blockage on global trade
Day 2: Chartering, Freight Markets & Ship Operations
Types of chartering: voyage, time, bareboat, and demise charter
The Baltic Exchange and freight indices
Key terms in charter parties and chartering contracts
Shipboard operations: crew, maintenance, voyage planning
Port state control and flag state responsibilities
Day 3: Cargo Handling, Ports, and Terminal Operations
Types of cargo: containerized, bulk, breakbulk, hazardous, and project cargo
Port functions and infrastructure: berths, cranes, storage
Loading and unloading processes, stowage planning
Port logistics, documentation, and customs clearance
Emerging technologies in smart ports and terminal automation
Day 4: Documentation, Legal Aspects, and Marine Insurance
Key shipping documents: Bill of Lading, manifest, mate’s receipt, sea waybill
Functions and legal nature of the Bill of Lading
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules
Marine insurance: hull, cargo, P&I
Liability, claims handling, and dispute resolution
Day 5: Environmental Regulations, Risk, and the Future of Shipping
IMO regulations: MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM Code
Decarbonization and sustainable shipping practices
Managing piracy, cyber risk, and geopolitical threats
The role of digitalization and blockchain in shipping
Industry trends: autonomous ships, green fuels, and global fleet trends