Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics  (KNEC)

Course Overview

At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to perform and manage operations in shipping, cargo clearing, warehousing and freight forwarding. The subjects covered are;

Module I

• Introduction to Shipping
• Business Plan
• Entrepreneurship
• Documentation in Shipping Practice
• Financial Accounting
• Communication Skills
• Information Communication Technology
• Life Skills
• Health, Safety and Security in Transport Logistics
• Ports and Terminals
• Legal Principles in Shipping
• Occupational Safety & Precautions

Module II

• Cargo and Terminal Operations
• Environmental Aspects in Transport Logistics
• Containerization
• The Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Clearing and Freight Forwarding
• Quantitative Techniques
• Principles and Practice of Marketing

Module III

• Shipbroking and Chartering Practice
• Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade
• Shipping Finance
• Multi-Modal Transport Logistics
• Principles and Practice of Management
• Marine Insurance
• Trade Project

Requirements

Course Duration: 24 months

Exam Body: KNEC

Grade:  C- and Above