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The logistics and ports sector is a fast-growing global field. Companies worldwide are looking to hire port management experts and are willing to offer them a good salary. Being a successful professional in the field of port management requires skills, knowledge and work experience.

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What is Port management?Ìý

Port management refers to the process ofÌýoverseeingÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýregulatingÌýthe operations and activities of aÌýport facility. The main goal of port management is to ensure that theÌýport operates efficiently and effectively.Ìý

That is why the port manager is responsible for maintaining portÌýinfrastructure, managing portÌýoperations, ensuringÌýsafety, managing cargoÌýhandling, managingÌýcustomsÌýprocedures and promotingÌýtradeÌýand economic growth through port activities.Ìý

Such activities can be carried out by industrial organisations, logistics and service firms, as well as humanitarian agencies.Ìý

Port management involves a range of tasks such as:

• Developing and implementingÌýstrategiesÌýfor the growthÌýand development of the port.Ìý
• Ensuring compliance with relevantÌýlaws and regulations, such as safety and environmental regulations.Ìý
• Managing relationships withÌýport stakeholders, such as shipping lines, cargo owners, and government agencies.Ìý
• Coordinating theÌýallocation of berth spaceÌýand other resources within the port.Ìý
• Overseeing theÌýmaintenance and repairÌýof port infrastructure, such as berths, cranes, and other equipmentÌý
• Ensuring theÌýsafety and securityÌýof staff and cargo within the port facility.Ìý

What are port management agreements ?Ìý

Port management agreements are madeÌýbetween countries or entitiesÌýand aim to define theÌýconditionsÌýfor managing and operating a specific port or ports. These agreements are usually concluded when a port is owned or operated by one country or entity, but is located in another country or serves as a gateway for international trade.Ìý

These agreements can take many forms depending on the specific circumstances and needs of the parties involved. They aim to establish a framework for theÌýefficient and effective managementÌýof the port and to ensure that all parties’ interests are protected. Ports are generallyÌýkey crossing pointsÌýfor the movement of goods and people between countries.

These agreements typically cover issues such as the scope of port operations, the responsibilities of the parties involved, the sharing of revenue and expenses, the allocation of resources, and the management of risks and liabilities.Ìý

Overall, port management agreements play a major role in promoting international trade and economic development.Ìý

Why join a training course in Port management?Ìý

The logistics and port management programme aims to equip you withÌýskills in all rolesÌýlinked to theÌýoverall managementÌýof logistics flows, organising international transport, and managing transport hub facilities such as port terminals inÌýa global environment. Also learn to appreciate the role ofÌýtechnologyÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýemerging innovationsÌýwithin the logistics field.Ìý

By joining aÌýcomprehensive port managementÌýprogramme, developÌýknowledgeÌýandÌýskillsÌýin logistics management and transportation process. Benefit from the involvement ofÌýregional expertsÌýin international trade who provide appropriate understanding and groundings on how ports are operating.ÌýÌý

This management programme includes courses such asÌýbasics of logistics and Supply ChainÌýmanagement,ÌýwarehousingÌýandÌýdistributionÌýmanagement.ÌýThe programme also includes courses such as low carbon logistics, Supply Chain audit, multimodal transport, risk and securityÌýmanagement…Ìý

Benefit from teaching methods that integrateÌýtheoretical modulesÌýand multiple real-life situations – Serious games, business challenges, field visits – and prepare students to makeÌýstrategic decisionsÌýas a team, considering the constraints that may impact organisational performance.ÌýÌý

Port management and logistics trainingÌý

EM Normandie has an expertise of over 40 years in logistics and port management.Ìý

All logistics and supply chain courses are taught in Le Havre, a leading port town, facilitating collaboration with industry and port stakeholders through challenges, seminars and company visits.

Generalist programmes with a Supply Chain, Port or logistics major

Specialised programmes in logistics and Supply Chain

How the logistics business environment is evolving?Ìý

The logistics and transport sector is essential to aÌýcountry’s economic growth, as it links different parts of the economy. TheÌýemployment marketÌýis large and expected to grow sustainably over the next yearsÌý

The constant growth ofÌýe-commerceÌýsupported by new technologies, the associated consumption habits and the impact ofÌýbig dataÌýare creating changes and forcing companies, especially in the industrial sector, to rethink their organisation and how their systems work.ÌýÌý

New skills are expected, such asÌýinterdisciplinary skills, and a greater ability to thrive in an international andÌýmulticultural environment, where mobility and the ability to assemble virtual teams are crucial for success.Ìý

Professionals in this sector must be skilled in all aspects of the overall management ofÌýlogistics flows,Ìýinternational transportÌýorganisation and operations management. They must also be aware of the supply chain trends and have good analytical skills to perform in this field.

Career opportunities in Port managementÌý

There are currently over 2 millionÌýlogistics jobsÌýin France, and this sector is still growing.ÌýÌý

After training in the field ofÌýlogistics and port management, professionals may work in a wide variety of sectors, including transport, mass retail or industrial production as well as services such as banking or Insurance.Ìý

After their degree in port management, they may work as:

• Container Fleet ManagerÌý
• International Transport CoordinatorÌý
• Port Safety ConsultantÌý
• Combined Transport Flow ManagerÌý
• Port Operations OfficerÌý
• Marine Berth PlannerÌý
• Supply OfficerÌý
• Project Engineer in LogisticsÌý
• Operational Cost ManagerÌý
• International Customer Ìý
• Relationship ManagerÌý

In the fields ofÌýsupply chain and logisticsÌýmanagement, professionals may access positions such as:Ìý

• Supply Chain managerÌý
• Logistics managerÌý
• Operations and supply chain managerÌý
• Supply Chain planning managerÌý
• Global procurement managerÌý
• Global sourcing managerÌý
• International transportation coordinatorÌý
• Operational cost managerÌý
• Customer relationship management…Ìý