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12 - 16 Oct 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost : 4900 € Euro

Introduction:

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.

Training Objectives:

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

Course Methodology:

  • 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

Organizational Impact:

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

Target Audience:

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

Outlines

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

Special Courses

Training Course: Anatomy of Shipping


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SC235987

12 - 16 Oct 2025

Dubai (UAE) - Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost: 4900 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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