Dry Port Management Training | Inland Port Operations | Trajlon Group

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Principles of Dry Port Management

Course Type

Short Course

Category

Ports

Duration

5 Days

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Training Objectives

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Course Overview

The Principles of Dry Port Management course is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to efficiently manage and operate dry ports, also known as inland ports or inland container depots (ICDs).

The course explores the strategic importance of dry ports, focusing on infrastructure planning, operational management, multimodal transport integration, customs compliance, and sustainability through practical insights and international best practices.

Target Audience

Port and terminal managers Logistics and supply chain professionals Government transport planners Freight forwarders and customs agents Rail and road transport operators Infrastructure development officers

Course Outline

Definition and characteristics of dry ports Differences between dry ports, ICDs, and CFSs Evolution and importance of dry ports in global trade Economic and strategic benefits of dry ports

Site selection and feasibility studies Key infrastructure components: terminals, storage, customs facilities Connectivity to seaports via road, rail, and inland waterways Greenfield vs. brownfield dry port development

Cargo handling and storage operations Gate operations, documentation, and tracking Equipment and technology used in dry ports

Rail-road-sea connectivity Freight corridors and logistics hubs Role of dry ports in supply chain resilience and efficiency ICT and digital platforms in intermodal operations

Customs procedures and clearance at dry ports Role of government and regulatory bodies International conventions and agreements (WCO, WTO, etc.) Trade facilitation and Single Window systems

Importance of health, safety, and security in logistics environments Regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA, ILO, IMO, ISPS Code) Fire and Emergency Preparedness Security Management at Dry Ports Cargo Safety and Dangerous Goods Handling Security Technologies and Innovations

Identifying Dry Port Stakeholders Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis Engagement Strategies and Communication Plans Conflict Resolution and Relationship Management Monitoring and Evaluating Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental considerations and sustainable dry port operations Automation and smart port technologies Policy and institutional frameworks Case studies from successful dry ports (e.g., Inland Container Depot, Garissa; Isaka ICD, Tanzania)

Site and facility field visit

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the role and strategic value of dry ports Manage dry port operations and logistics flows Apply regulatory, environmental, and customs requirements Plan and design dry port infrastructure and services Integrate dry ports into multimodal transport networks

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Language:English

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