Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Port Operations – Structure, Systems & Bottlenecks5
- 1.1Concepts: Port terminal layout, cargo flow, key process checkpoints
- 1.2Keywords: Berthing, Yard Planning, Gate-in/Gate-out, VGM Submission
- 1.3Situational Focus: Gate-in delay due to container backlog in CFS
- 1.4Real-life Case: Auto parts exporter saved ₹2.1M in detention by re-sequencing port bookings
- 1.5Template: Port milestone tracking sheet – CFS to sailing
- CHA (Customs House Agent) Engagement & Supervision5
- 2.1Roles & Responsibilities: Filing, query handling, gate pass, examination coordination
- 2.2Keywords: BOE Number, EDI Filing, Let Export Order (LEO), Customs Query, CTD (Container Terminal Delivery)
- 2.3Governance Logic: Documentation handoffs, compliance responsibility, performance scorecard
- 2.4Real-life Insight: Electrical goods importer faced demurrage due to CHA-bank miscoordination
- 2.5Checklist: CHA service-level matrix + pre-clearance document kit
- Containerization – Types, Planning & Cost Optimization5
- 3.1Container Types: 20’, 40’, HC, Open Top, Flat Rack, Reefer
- 3.2Keywords: TEU, CBM, Payload, CSC Plate, Tare Weight, Seal Number
- 3.3Situational Focus: FCL vs LCL decision-making for seasonal exports
- 3.4Case: Agri exporter optimized freight cost by switching from palletized to loose loading
- 3.5Toolkit: Container selection guide based on cargo type + stowage calculator
- Ocean Booking, Cut-offs & Compliance4
- 4.1Concepts: Cut-off timelines, VGM filing, cargo readiness, BL approval
- 4.2Keywords: CY Cut-Off, SI (Shipping Instructions), Stowage Plan, SOR (Shipping Order Receipt)
- 4.3Real-life Case: Furniture exporter missed cut-off due to late SI & booking confirmation delay
- 4.4Checklist: Ocean freight booking + cut-off milestone map
- Port KPIs, Charges & Governance4
- 5.1KPIs: Port Dwell Time, Customs Clearance SLA, Detention vs Demurrage, Stuffing Time
- 5.2Keywords: THC (Terminal Handling Charges), Ground Rent, Late Filing Penalty, Port Congestion Surcharge
- 5.3Governance Tools: CHA performance dashboard, Detention alert system, Cost per TEU audit
- 5.4Exercise: Create a port operations dashboard for export shipment performance
Keywords: Berthing, Yard Planning, Gate-in/Gate-out, VGM Submission
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