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Port Security
Port Economics
Port Marketing
Port Operations
Train-The-Trainer Course
Dry Bulk Handling
Dangerous Goods Handling
Equipment Operator Training
General Cargo Handling
Liquid Bulk Cargo Handling
Management Information System
Allocating Personnel (Placing Labour) and Equipment
Berth Planning
Operating Container Freight Stations (CFS)
Interchange / Despatching Area
Ship Stowage Planning
Container Yard Storage Control
Port Mechanical Engineering
EDP Support in Port Affairs
Maritime Administrations



HPTI
Hamburg Port
Training Institute GmbH

Überseezentrum
Schumacherwerder
D-20457 Hamburg, Germany

Phone: +49 40 - 788 78 - 0
Fax: +49 40 - 788 78 - 178

E-Mail: hpti@hpti.de

Port Operations

Train-The-Trainer Course

On completion of the course the participants will be able to plan and conduct a training seminar The participants will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to conceptualise a training course, develop a curriculum and to conduct the course, applying modern didactic teaching methods. Furthermore, they will be introduced to techniques for evaluating the course success.

Course Objectives:
 This seminar will give the participants a comprehensive insight in all modalities for training personnel in their specific work fields effectively. The following sequence acts as framework:
I. Introduction to learning theory
II. Introduction to and application of different teaching instruments
III. The use of media during training courses
IV. Structuring a seminar
V. Communication / Motivation
VI. Seminar evaluations – techniques and methods

Methodology
Lecture
Group discussion
Group work and case studies
Individual work of training participants
Exercises

Target group
All kinds of professionals who are willing to share their knowledge with others.



Proficiency in the job and multiplier skills


Dry Bulk Handling

Different dry bulk commodities require different terminal layouts and different storage arrangements. These aspects will be introduced in a general way first and then developed towards the specific layout of the ports. An introduction of different mechanical bulk handling equipment for discharging and stacking, and for reclaiming and delivering will follow, including quantity estimation and control, and EDP assistance in handling and storage. Aspects of monitoring and control of productivity as well as quality control and environmental protection of the handled commodities will conclude this topic.

Outline of Contents
After a discussion of the development of the bulk trades, of the trading volumes and of the resulting developments of vessels sizes, the major bulk and neo – bulk commodities will be introduced. Thereafter the different trading and shipping arrangements will be mentioned and, especially, their influence on bulk port operations. This leads to a discussion of the technical characteristics of different types of dry bulk vessels and implications for the terminals:
Terminal layout
Terminal requirements for different bulk commodities
Open storage, covered storage
Safety and environmental protection considerations for
different bulk
Commodities
Introduction to different mechanical bulk handling equipment
Discharging and stacking
Reclaiming and delivering
Quantity estimation and control
EDP in handling and storage operations
Monitoring and control of productivity
Quality control of commodities

Methodology
Lectures and exchange with practitioners. Terminal and shipping line visits

Target group
Port Personnel in charge of bulk cargo handling, junior managers



A Bulk Ship of some age


Dangerous Goods Handling

Within this course the trainees will receive a thorough introduction and grounding in the requirements and stipulations of the IMDG-Code. The characteristics of different IMDG classes will be explained and demonstrated as well as the correct packing and labelling of containments with harmful or dangerous substances. International procedures of dangerous cargo documentation will be explained and the trainees will be required to attain proficiency concerning the labelling, segregation, storage, handling and supervision of dangerous goods in ports.

Outline of Contents
Below a sample of topics of this seminar:
IMDG-Code
Acceptance, storage, handling
Packing, labelling, quantity limits
Danger classes
Segregation
Emergency response and contingency planning
Security arrangements
Governmental control
Chemicals in containers, packing certificate, labelling
Dangerous bulks, i.e. fish meal, expeller, cotton, wool,
petrochemical products
Layout of dangerous cargo areas
Training requirements for personnel involved
Information and communication procedures
Emergency procedures
Contingency plans
Safety of work
Environmental hazards

Methodology
The participants will
Be informed about all relevant laws and conventions like
SOLAS and IMDG Code
Be instructed how to apply the information contained in the
conventions
Receive practical training in handling, labelling and storage
of DG
Receive training in application of a contingency plan
Be instructed in communication and documentation procedures

Target group
Port Personnel trusted with the supervision of dangerous goods handling, safety officers



It’s worth to know the difference


Equipment Operator Training

In order to provide the port with an adequate number of well trained personnel it is inevitable to conduct further training activities on an advanced level. Such training measures must explicitly aim at the increase of technical skills and job-related knowledge in order to achieve an increased efficiency. On completion of our training courses for equipment operators, the participants will be able to operate their machinery efficiently and safely under all operating conditions and taking into account the specialities of all types of plant and vessels.

Course Objectives
The participant acquire in 3 steps the theoretical and practical knowledge they need for the smooth operation of equipment:

I. General theoretical and technical training:
Safety measures
Start-up and shut-down procedures; care during operations
Operating the equip-ment
How to cope with technical problems
Training with an exercise container/ cargo unit
Introduction into main-tenance and repair
Judgement of effects of changes of the centre of gravity on
the stability of the crane, forklift or reachstacker

II. Training in real loading/ discharging operations

III. In a third step further training is needed on the spot, without which no routine can be obtained.

Methodology
On completion of the course the participants will understand how to speed up terminal cargo by the optimal handling of equipment as this has been demonstrated during the three step approach.

Target group
quayside supervisory staff and operators of
Forklift trucks for shed operations
Forklift trucks for yard operations
Straddle carriers
Reachstacker
Mobile cranes
Container quayside gantry cranes
Rubber tired gantry cranes
Rail mounted gantry cranes
Chassis system
Ship's gear
Auxiliary terminal equipment



General Cargo Handling

The participants of this seminar will have the opportunity to observe advanced cargo handling in a major modern international seaport and get acquainted with cargo handling techniques of different technological levels, from traditional to advanced. The efficient use of men, machinery and cargo handling gear for different cargoes and on different type of vessels will be explained in detail.

Work on the quay and in the shed will also be introduced, especially EDP based shed administration, tallying and record-keeping.

Outline of Contents
The topics include all activities necessary for the handling of general cargo and an introduction into dangerous goods.
Terminal planning
Operational types of terminals
Loading and discharging of vessels
Terminal organisation
Principles of general cargo handling
Documentation and procedures
EDP in terminal operations
Monitoring and control of productivity
RoRo operations
Operations planning
Equipment and manpower allocation
Ship's gear and shore equipment

Methodology
Instruction under this heading consists of lectures, but to a greater extend of practical demonstrations at different general cargo and multi-purpose terminals in the port. Here, cargo handling and port operations experts will introduce, demonstrate and discuss their functions and responsibilities and the decision criteria they use in execution.

Target group
Cargo Operating Supervisors and Junior Managers



Still not all cargo is containerized.


Liquid Bulk Cargo Handling

Liquid bulk terminal differ in the characteristics of their tanker jetties, their tank farm layout and their pumping and conveying arrangements. Different terminal configurations will be investigated in a view of efficiency and safety. As good tank terminal operations depend on efficient and effective procedures, the requirements for checking, sampling and quality control, for quantity estimation and control, for spill prevention and for environmental protection will be discussed in detail.

Outline of Contents
An introduction to the development of the tanker trades as a result of world wide producing and consumption patterns will be followed by lectures on:
Historical development of tanker trades
Commercial trading arrangements
Development of quantities and vessel size
Technological characteristics of different tanker vessels
Petrochemical bulk commodities
Chemical bulk commodities
Liquid bulk foodstuffs
Layout of tank farms
Layout of tanker berths
Pumping and conveying arrangements
Checking, sampling and quality control
Quantity estimation and control
Contamination and spoilage
Safety requirements and regulations
Environmental protection
EDP in handling and storage operations
Skill requirements for operators

Methodology
Discussion of the technological characteristics of different types of tanker vessels and explanation of the difference between the mayor groups of liquid bulk commodities will be explained in detail,

Target group
Port personnel in charge of or related to liquid bulk handling or trusted with tasks in the context of commodity specific demands on terminal installations and operational procedures.


Management Information System

Today an invaluable management tool supporting the economic growth of a port, the participants will know on completion of the course the basic principles of the facilitation of administrative and operational tasks by integrating edp-based information from agents, shippers and other related parties in a centralized in-house database in order to enable the port’s managers to perform detailed ad-hoc queries or generate a variety of standard reports and statistics.

Outline of Contents
This introduction to PortMIS philosophy comprises:
Fact finding process
Provision of port performance indicators
Labour and equipment productivity key figures
Budget control
Marketing and sales information
Improved strategic planning
Output and graphical presentation of data
Software and database requirements
Communication with partners
Terminal system components
EDI
E-Business; eCommerce
Paperless port
Cargo Operation System
Ship’s Disposition System
Warehouse Control
Purchase Order and Stock Control
Payroll
Asset Management
M&R

Methodology
It is the purpose of the lecture to make the participants acquainted with Port MIS design and usage. As an example the HPC Port MIS will be introduced.
The participants will learn how to obtain information by
Examples of computer based information flows
Performance evaluation
paperless port applications
Case studies of data transfer
Simulating data for information flow and data analysis

Target group
All kinds of Port Management Staff


Allocating Personnel (Placing Labour) and Equipment

Terminal Operations is characterized by varying requirements as well as sudden changes and unforeseen circumstances. The participants will be aided in transferring and adopting modern ideas on the in-time allocation of personnel and equipment for use on their terminals.

Outline of Contents
The participants will be introduced to the effective and efficient allocation of Personnel and Equipment on a container terminal, based on a system that is successfully applied in the Port of Hamburg in a step-wise approach:

I. Theoretical training:
Working in shifts
Structure of gangs
Personnel and equipment requirements of different tasks
Manpower development
Flexibility according to needs
Specialisation vs. multi-skilling

II. Practical training using an operative personnel and equipment allocation system:
planning and allocating personnel and equipment
how to arrange and rearrange according to needs

III. Equipment - how to minimise idle time

Methodology
On completion of the course the participants will understand how to speed up terminal cargo handling by the optimal allocation of resources taught in case studies and different on-the-job scenarios.

Target group
Terminal Supervisors and designated Terminal Managers



Plant and Personnel are to be planned accordingly


Berth Planning

For modern shipping industry time means money. In order to reduce berthing time all technical conditions which must be put into consideration when allocating berths (i.e. depths of berth, vessels draft, data of cranes) must be known. On completion of the course, the participants will be able to effect efficient berth allocation for all vessels, based on data retrieved from external and internal sources (i.e. port administration, agents, etc.).

Outline of Contents
For a continuous update of berth allocation the participants will learn to take the following points into consideration:
Container terminal layout
Container terminal organisation
Physical characteristics of vessels influencing berth allocation
Factors influencing berth planning from ship side (arrival /
departure times) and shore side (number of containers)
Real yard allocation of export and import containers
EDP-based berth planning system(s)

Methodology
After theoretical lectures the participants will learn in case studies to minimise equipment movements by optimal berth planning and to solve problems occurring by short-term schedule changes of feeder vessels and by delay of ocean carriers.

Target group
Berth Planning Officers, Terminal Supervisors and designated Terminal Managers


Berthing time is counted by hours and minutes


Operating Container Freight Stations (CFS)

On completion of the course, the participants understand the importance of centrally located Container Freight Stations on container terminals as physical interface(s) between internal transport and LCL-containers and know how to operate them.

Outline of Contents
The participants will under-stand the yard configuration and procedures of import and export of LCL cargo, i.e.:
Yard design
Bar code based infor-mation transfer
LCL transport mode
Planning CFS operations
External and internal container inspection
Stripping and stuffing principles
Container packing certificate
Empty container storage
Container cleaning
EDP based documentation
Cargo security aspects
Inland container depots

Methodology
The participants will be introduced to efficient CFS management by lectures combined with practical on-the-job work

Target group
CFS Supervisors and designated Terminal Managers



Container stuffing is more than a jigsaw puzzle


Interchange / Despatching Area

On completion of the course, the participants will be able to conduct a complete despatch of both incoming and outgoing containers in respect of documentation and physical inspection of full and empty containers. The participants will understand the important role of the interchange/despatching area concerning the container terminal traffic flow.

Outline of Contents
The participants will understand the important role of a centrally located holding area for the container terminal traffic flow in getting knowledge of the following subjects:
Outgate / ingate interchange
Cooperation with shippers, agents, carriers and consignees
Visual inspection of containers
Documentation on
Interchange receipts
Status / damage report
Shipping order / gate pass
Empty container informal order / gate pass
National requirements
Label requirements for IMDG-code cargo
Seal numbers
Registration of documents
Holding area and container terminal traffic flow
Yard stacking systems
Container layout and organisation

Methodology
The participants will be made acquainted by lectures, case studies and excursions with the parties involved in sea-borne transport as well as in pre- and on-carriage and with the paper flow involved.

Target group
Interchange and holding area supervisors and designated Terminal Managers



In the Port of Hamburg straddle carriers are called VC (van carriers)


Ship Stowage Planning

Instruction on special activities such as ship stowage planning can be provided, too. The participants will be introduced to different ship stowage and bay plan concepts, which will be demonstrated in practice, and be given the opportunity to discuss the characteristics of each system with senior planners.

Outline of Contents
Within this seminar the following topics will be tackled:
Container vessel configuration
Container address (bay, row, tier)
Ship plan, bay plan
Booking list, shipping order
Calculation of ship workload
Ship's trim, stability and torsion calculations
Discharging/loading sequence
Electronic berth planning
Crane allocation
Transhipment planning
Special units (open tops, overheight, overweight)
Hazardous and reefer containers
Edp interlinkages and data integration

Methodology
The participants will get acquainted with the interrelation/in-terdepen-dency of ship stowage and yard planning by various presentations and during terminal and shipping line visits.

Target group
Junior Operations Managers, Designated or Acting Ship Stowage Planners and Terminal Supervisors



Ship Stowage and Yard Planning walk hand in hand


Container Yard Storage Control

Since cargo volume increases and port equipment becomes more sophisticated such as EDP supported information systems, employees with extensive knowledge of various port functions and port related activities are indispensable to face future demands. Against this background it is the sense of this course to make the participants understand how a terminal is organised and proficient in operating EDP-supported yard planning systems.

Outline of Contents
The participants will not only learn why it makes sense to stow containers according to direction (import/export) prior to ship's arrival (pre-stowing), but also get insight in:
Storage layout
Dwell time and capacity calculations
Block and line stacking configuration
Different stacking heights
EDP use in yard administration
Electronic container tracking
Im- and export storage planning
Empty container storage
Chassis/trailer random storage systems
Road/yard transfer
Direct delivery

Methodology
The participants will be introduced to different terminal operating concepts, which will be demonstrated in practice, and be given the opportunity to discuss the characteristics of each system with senior operations managers.

Target group
Terminal Supervisors, Yard Planning Officers and Designated Terminal Managers






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