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Project Management for Ports and Marine Terminal Development

Port and marine terminal projects mix marine works, heavy handling equipment and complex trade stakeholders under tight tidal and vessel windows. This course covers how to plan and control dredging, quay, yard and equipment works while a port keeps trading. It reflects container, bulk and multipurpose terminal projects along African coastlines.

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What you will be able to do

  • Plan marine and landside works across dredging, quays, yards and equipment.
  • Sequence works around vessel schedules and tidal windows.
  • Manage marine contractors and specialist equipment suppliers.
  • Coordinate port authorities, operators, customs and shipping lines.
  • Control commissioning of cranes and terminal handling systems.
  • Manage safety and environmental risk in the marine environment.

Course outline

  1. 01Port and marine project characteristics
  2. 02Marine and landside work packages
  3. 03Sequencing around vessels and tides
  4. 04Managing marine and equipment contractors
  5. 05Port stakeholder coordination
  6. 06Commissioning terminal handling systems
  7. 07Marine safety and environmental control
  8. 08Handover to terminal operations

Who should attend

Project managers, engineers and operations staff involved in port expansion, terminal development and marine infrastructure projects.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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