Barcelona Campus

Training in maritime and intermodal transport at the Port of Barcelona

The executive courses offered by the Escola Europea are designed for professionals seeking to develop a strategic and practical understanding of key sectors within transport, logistics, and international trade.

Port Operations – Dry Bulk Cargo (Executive Programme)

Dry bulk shipping plays a critical role in global trade, supporting the movement of essential commodities such as agricultural products, minerals, and industrial raw materials. Understanding how these markets operate — from commercial dynamics to port operations and financial decision-making — is key for professionals involved in maritime logistics and trade.

Hybrid programme

Online sessions + 2 in-person days in Barcelona

English

Barcelona

€ 2500

Discounts available for online-only attendance, alumni, collaborators and students. Contact us.

Why this course?

Industry-led perspective
Learn directly from professionals across the maritime value chain, including traders, shipowners, and financial experts
Strategic focus
Go beyond operations to understand markets, contracts, and investment decisions in bulk shipping
Applied learning
Combine theory with real case studies, workshops, and direct exposure to port operations
Executive-level insight
Designed to support informed decision-making in complex and volatile shipping environments

OBJECTIVES

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the dry bulk shipping ecosystem, including market dynamics, stakeholders, and trade flows
To analyse maritime markets, chartering contracts, and the role of traders, brokers, and shipowners
To understand the legal framework governing bulk shipping operations and common dispute scenarios
To develop insights into financial decision-making, including capital allocation, risk management, and market cycles
To apply knowledge through a practical case based on real port and trading operations

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Professionals in logistics, maritime transport, and international trade
Analysts, operators, and managers involved in shipping markets or bulk cargo operations
Professionals from business, engineering, or legal backgrounds seeking to specialise in bulk shipping
Advanced students aiming to enter the maritime and trading sectors