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Port Drayage and Terminal Haulage Operations Management

Prepares managers and controllers to run drayage and short haul trucking between ports, terminals, depots and inland container yards. The programme covers terminal appointment systems, turn times, empty container handling and congestion management at busy African ports. It reflects the tight scheduling and demurrage pressures that make port haulage both high volume and high risk for cost overruns.

What you will be able to do

  • Plan drayage moves between ports, terminals and inland depots.
  • Manage terminal appointments, gate slots and truck turn times.
  • Coordinate laden and empty container handling and returns.
  • Reduce demurrage and detention exposure through tight scheduling.
  • Handle congestion, queues and disruptions at port gates.
  • Track drayage performance and cost per container move.

Course outline

  1. 01Drayage and Terminal Haulage Fundamentals
  2. 02Terminal Appointment and Gate Systems
  3. 03Container Turn Times and Truck Utilisation
  4. 04Empty Container Management and Returns
  5. 05Demurrage and Detention Control
  6. 06Managing Port Congestion and Queues
  7. 07Drayage Performance and Cost Tracking

Who should attend

This course is intended for port haulage controllers, container transport supervisors, depot managers and logistics coordinators serving ports and terminals.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Online3US$900
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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