Program · AAPA LATAM × Universidad de la Sabana

International Diploma in Maritime Management and Port Operations

A specialized program that strengthens the strategic, technical and managerial capabilities of maritime-port professionals, covering operations, management, competitiveness, sustainability, security and digital transformation.

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AAPA LATAM × Universidad de la Sabana

A new training opportunity

At AAPA LATAM we keep expanding training opportunities for our members, convinced that the development and transformation of our ports require increasingly well-prepared professionals with knowledge, strategic capabilities and a comprehensive view of the sector.

In this context, we present the International Diploma in Maritime Management and Port Operations, a specialized training program for professionals in the maritime, port, logistics and foreign trade industries. Its comprehensive approach covers key aspects such as operations, terminal management, regulation, competitiveness, sustainability, security and digital transformation, providing tools to face new challenges and lead the evolution of the sector.

Key facts

Program essentials

Start

November 4, 2026

End

February 19, 2027

Schedule

Wednesdays and Fridays · 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Workload

90 certified hours (60 with faculty + 30 self-study)

Format

Synchronous online, with live sessions

Seats

Limited to 20 participants, selected by résumé review

Academic structure

10 modules, from foreign trade to port security

The program progressively covers the logistics chain, maritime-port operations and the sector's sustainability, technology and security challenges.

Logistics and global supply chains

Fundamentals of international logistics, foreign trade, customs, Incoterms and supply chain risks.

Nov 4, 6 & 11, 2026

Background and evolution of maritime and port operations

Maritime-port system, vessels, cargo, containers, infrastructure, terminals and the port-city relationship.

Nov 13, 18 & 20, 2026

Maritime and port regulation and legislation

National and international legal framework, port governance and maritime conventions.

Nov 25, 27 & Dec 2, 2026

Maritime administration

Shipping management, maritime traffic, coordination with authorities, traceability and performance indicators.

Dec 4, 9 & 11, 2026

Port management

Vessel and cargo services, terminal operations, productivity, times and port indicators.

Dec 16, 18 & 23, 2026

Maritime and port commercial management

Maritime markets, contracts, tariffs, relations with carriers and port competitiveness.

Dec 30, 2026; Jan 6 & 8, 2027

Fundamentals of marine insurance

Coverage, hull and machinery insurance, P&I and claims management.

Jan 13, 15 & 20, 2027

ICT and artificial intelligence in the maritime-port sector

Smart Ports, PCS, automation, IoT, artificial intelligence, digital twins and cybersecurity.

Jan 22, 27 & 29, 2027

Maritime and port sustainability

Green ports, decarbonization, environmental management, clean energy and environmental indicators.

Feb 3, 5 & 10, 2027

Maritime safety and port security

ISPS Code, risk management, critical infrastructure protection, supply chain security and emergencies.

Feb 12, 17 & 19, 2027

Format and methodology

Live online training, active and participatory

The program runs in synchronous online format, with live sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Total certified workload is 90 hours: 60 hours with faculty and 30 hours of self-study.

The methodology is active and participatory, with dialogue-based lectures, case studies, problem-based learning, practical exercises, collaborative work, guided discussion and feedback throughout the modules.

Preferential rate