Shipping Management for Beginners

This bundle provides a complete introduction to the global shipping industry by bringing together five essential courses on maritime trade, vessel operations, chartering, regulatory compliance, and ship and port management. It offers a structured learning path that helps learners understand how ships, people, systems, and regulations work together to move cargo across the world. From the basics of international trade and vessel types to chartering practices, maritime law, and port logistics, the bundle builds a solid foundation for anyone looking to enter or progress within the maritime sector. Learners will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into how decisions are made, how commercial agreements function, and how operational activities are coordinated across the global supply chain.

• Understand how shipping supports global trade and economic activity

• Learn the main vessel types and how they are used across cargo segments

• Explore the core operational processes that guide voyage planning and cargo handling

• Understand the fundamentals of chartering, freight rates, and commercial contracts

• Gain insight into international maritime law and safety and environmental regulations

• Learn how ships are managed from both a technical and commercial perspective

• Explore the key functions of ports, terminals, and maritime logistics networks