WHERE GLOBAL TRADE
MEETS THE OCEAN
Navigate Global Trade. Lead the Future.
Master the commercial, operational, and legal leadership of modern container shipping lines, automated port terminals, and international multimodal logistics.
PGDM • Maritime Logistics & Port Management
1 Year Full-Time • SDSUV Affiliated • Equivalent to MBA*
More than 80% of global merchandise trade by volume is transported by sea, making maritime logistics one of the world's most essential industries.
”Building Your Future in Global Maritime Commerce
Global Industry Opportunities
Be part of the multi-trillion dollar shipping industry that moves 90% of worldwide trade.
Port & Terminal Operations
In-depth practical exposure to automated container berths, STS cranes, and gate operations.
Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise
Master multimodal transport, Inland Container Depots (ICD), and 3PL/4PL freight systems.
International Trade Perspective
Learn global trade dynamics, charterparty contracts (GENCON/NYPE), and marine insurance.
Career Support & Placement Guidance
Dedicated interview grooming, CV preparation for maritime MNCs, and industry networking.
Institutional & Academic Credentials
PGDM (Equivalent to MBA*)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Executive management education structured as per AICTE guidelines.
MARITIME LOGISTICS
& Port Management
Commercial shipping, container port operations & global freight corridors.
1 ACADEMIC YEAR
Full-Time Intensive
Two rigorous terms bridging operational terminal skills & commercial law.
SDSUV AFFILIATED
State Government University
Affiliated to Shri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University (UGC Approved).
BHARTIYA MAHAVIDYALAYA
Established 2015
Over a decade of academic integrity, leadership, and institutional excellence.
ROORKEE, UTTARAKHAND
Saini Campus, Piran Kaliyar
Northern India industrial cargo corridor adjacent to major dry ports and ICDs.
THE BUSINESS OF THE SEA
“The world's economy moves through oceans.”
Over 80% of all international merchandise by volume is transported across the sea. Maritime logistics is not merely transport—it is the strategic operating system of global commerce, linking factories, ports, international trade corridors, and everyday consumer markets.
CARGO
Production & Consolidation
Raw commodities, manufactured components, and consumer finished goods are packed, palletized, and prepared for multimodal transport.
PORT
Gateway Operations & Terminals
High-speed automated container terminals, quayside gantry cranes, customs clearance, and intermodal yard marshaling.
VESSEL
Ocean Transit & Navigation
Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs), bulk carriers, and specialized tankers navigating global sea lines of communication (SLOCs).
GLOBAL TRADE
Commercial & Financial Flow
Letters of Credit, bills of lading, marine insurance, charterparty contracts, tariff compliance, and currency settlements.
MARKET
Final Distribution & Consumption
Destination inland logistics, distribution warehouses, retail shelves, industrial assembly lines, and end-consumers worldwide.
The Actors Who Keep Global Trade in Motion
Maritime business professionals orchestrate complex interactions across public, private, and international stakeholders on every voyage.
Manufacturers & Producers
Originators of industrial output and global trade supply
Port & Terminal Authorities
Managing strategic deep-water facilities and quayside berthing
Global Shipping Lines
Operating ocean carrier fleets across international sea routes
International Freight Forwarders
Architecting multimodal transport and border compliance
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Warehousing, inventory velocity, and hinterland distribution
Importers & Exporters
Trading commodities and goods across worldwide consumer markets
Maritime Broking & Chartering
Matching vessel tonnage with global cargo demand
Global Financial & Trade Markets
Financing cross-border trade transactions and risk mitigation
THE MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN JOURNEY
Experience how commercial goods travel from origin manufacturers through inland transport, port terminals, deep-ocean corridors, and final distribution. Click any node to inspect operational mechanics.
MANUFACTURER • Factory Floor
Production facility where manufactured goods are quality-inspected, packed into export cartons, palletized, and prepared for commercial carriage.
Key Management Actions: SKU barcode tagging, export packing list preparation, weight tally, and factory pickup scheduling.
INSIDE THE PORT
Modern seaports are highly coordinated industrial machines where millions of dollars of cargo are exchanged around the clock. Explore the eight functional divisions that maritime management graduates learn to coordinate.
(Educational illustration of port operations — students study the commercial, organizational, and managerial dimensions.)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
A comprehensive, industry-aligned curriculum bridging foundational business management with specialized port operations, commercial chartering, and global maritime supply networks.
(Key Learning Areas • Curriculum subject to the latest official university syllabus and academic notification)
Maritime Logistics & Global Trade
Mastering the movement of freight across sea, rail, and road networks, optimizing container velocity and supply chain resilience.
Maritime Logistics
Ocean transport networks, liner schedules, containerization, and intermodal freight routing.
Cargo Operations
Handling dry bulk, liquid chemical, containerized (TEU/FEU), and hazardous cargo (IMDG Code).
Freight Forwarding
NVOCC operations, multi-country consolidation, international freight rates, and customs brokerage.
Supply Chain Management
Global inventory velocity, just-in-time logistics, supplier integration, and port congestion mitigation.
International Trade & Incoterms
Incoterms® 2020 rules, foreign exchange risk, export-import trade finance, and letters of credit.
THE WORLD'S TRADE RUNS ON LOGISTICS.
From modern automated container ports to multinational liner operators spanning five continents, maritime logistics is the indispensable backbone of international commerce.
GLOBAL SHIPPING
Management of international container lines, bulk shipping fleets, route network planning, bunker fuel economics, and vessel deployment across major maritime trade lanes.
- Liner Shipping Networks
- Fleet Scheduling & Routing
- Bunker Fuel Strategy
- Vessel Capacity Allocation
PORT OPERATIONS
Steering the quayside and landside functions of modern commercial ports—berth allocation, gantry crane turnaround productivity, pilotage coordination, and yard storage.
- Berth Planning & Pilotage
- Quay Crane Productivity
- Intermodal Yard Operations
- Port Authority Governance
MARITIME LOGISTICS
Integrating ocean transit with hinterland intermodal corridors, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs), and cold-chain container workflows.
- Multimodal Connectivity
- Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
- Cold-Chain Reefer Logistics
- First & Last Mile Transport
CARGO MANAGEMENT
Handling diverse cargo typologies—standard TEU/FEU containerized goods, dry bulk minerals, liquid chemicals, out-of-gauge project equipment, and dangerous goods (IMDG).
- Container Stowage Planning
- Break-Bulk & Heavy-Lift
- Hazardous Goods (IMDG)
- Loss Prevention & Inspection
SUPPLY CHAIN
Optimizing international supply networks for resilience and velocity—inventory forecasting, just-in-time replenishment, port congestion mitigation, and supplier synchrony.
- Global Sourcing Strategy
- Demand Forecasting & Buffer
- Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
- Traceability & Real-Time Tracking
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Navigating international trade laws, Incoterms® 2020 rules, tariff structures, bilateral free trade agreements, export-import financing, and currency risk management.
- Incoterms® 2020 Application
- Letters of Credit & Trade Finance
- Tariff & Customs Valuation
- Foreign Trade Policy of India
SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION
Mastering the legal and regulatory paperwork governing sea transit—negotiable Bills of Lading, Sea Waybills, customs shipping bills, certificate of origin, and EDI manifests.
- Bills of Lading & Waybills
- Customs Clearance & ICEGATE
- Commercial Invoices & P/L
- Regulatory Port Clearance
MARITIME BUSINESS
Commercial deal-making in maritime shipping—voyage and time charterparty negotiation, ship broking commissions, laytime and demurrage calculations, and marine insurance claims.
- Charterparty Contracts
- Ship Sale & Purchase (S&P)
- Demurrage & Despatch Claims
- P&I Club & Hull Insurance
Can Graduates From Any Discipline Apply?
Yes. The PGDM in Maritime Logistics & Port Management is designed for graduates across Commerce, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Arts, and Humanities who aspire to build a career in global shipping, logistics, and port management. Prior maritime experience is not required.
WHERE CAN MARITIME MANAGEMENT TAKE YOU?
Graduates of postgraduate maritime management are equipped to step into diverse commercial sectors spanning container terminals, ocean carrier lines, international freight forwarders, and commodity trading desks.
(Potential career pathways • Professional progression depends on individual aptitude and industry demand)
Port & Terminal Operations
Directing terminal throughput, quayside gantry crane turnaround, vessel berth allocation, and yard storage capacity.
Commercial Shipping Operations
Coordinating vessel voyages, bunker consumption management, liner schedule integrity, and container equipment repositioning.
Maritime Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Structuring international freight shipments across sea, rail, and road networks; freight pricing; consolidation; and ocean bill generation.
Chartering & Ship Broking
Negotiating fixture terms between cargo owners (charterers) and shipowners, analyzing freight rate indices, and managing laytime calculations.
Global Supply Chain & Cargo Management
Synchronizing international procurement with maritime freight arrivals, mitigating port bottleneck delays, and optimizing inventory buffers.
Shipping Documentation & Customs
Mastering regulatory cross-border paperwork, negotiable Bills of Lading, ICEGATE filing, and export-import compliance under Indian Foreign Trade Policy.
Maritime Law, Insurance & Claims
Processing maritime cargo loss claims, General Average assessments, P&I Club correspondences, and marine insurance policy management.
Maritime Consultancy & Trade Advisory
Analyzing global trade flows, feasibility studies for new inland container depots (ICDs), and digital transformation across port ecosystems.
Global Maritime Connectivity
Visual representation of major international maritime commercial hubs connecting Indian trade corridors with the world.
(Educational illustration of international shipping routes • Does not imply institutional branch campuses)
WHY BHARTIYA SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES?
A specialized postgraduate institution bridging university academic excellence with international maritime business, port management, and global logistics competencies.
Management-Focused Education
A dedicated postgraduate management curriculum focused on corporate maritime strategy, international supply chain finance, port economics, and commercial administration rather than maritime sea cadet training.
Maritime Industry Orientation
Curriculum structured to mirror real-world operations across major container liner operators, chartering brokerages, bulk shipping companies, and international freight forwarders.
Logistics & Port Specialization
Comprehensive study of gateway seaport operations, Berth Planning, Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and multimodal freight corridors.
Global Trade Perspective
In-depth mastery of cross-border trade transactions, Incoterms® 2020 rules, customs regulations, letters of credit, and maritime commercial arbitration.
Professional Development
Fostering executive communication, negotiation acumen, shipping contract drafting, and analytical problem-solving required in high-stakes maritime logistics enterprises.
State University Affiliation
Offered by Bhartiya School of Maritime Studies, a unit of Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya (Est. 2015), affiliated to Shri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University (SDSUV), a recognized UGC-approved state government university.
THINK GLOBAL.
NAVIGATE LOCAL.
International maritime commerce is inherently global. Every commercial container vessel sailing from Indian ports touches international jurisdictions, multi-currency financing, and complex port terminal systems. We train students to grasp the international perspective while understanding domestic multimodal corridors.
BUILD YOUR MARITIME MANAGEMENT CAREER IN UTTARAKHAND
You do not need to be in a coastal seaport city to build a career in global shipping and maritime logistics. Bhartiya School of Maritime Studies provides direct access to specialized postgraduate maritime management education from its campus in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Strategic proximity to major Northern India Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor hubs linking northern industrial clusters to seaports.
Excellent rail and highway connectivity via Roorkee Railway Junction and NH-344 to Delhi NCR, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Saharanpur.
Saini Campus provides a serene, focused collegiate setting for rigorous postgraduate maritime business study, backed by modern lecture rooms, library access, and high-speed research facilities.
YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY
A clear, transparent six-stage pathway to begin your postgraduate studies in Maritime Logistics & Port Management at Bhartiya School of Maritime Studies.
Explore the Program
Review the PGDM in Maritime Logistics & Port Management curriculum, industry career trajectories, and commercial learning areas.
Check Eligibility
Verify your qualifying bachelor's degree details from a recognized university across Commerce, Arts, Science, Engineering, or Management.
Apply Online
Complete the structured 6-step online admission form detailing your personal, academic, and professional background, and maritime interests.
Admissions Review
Applications are carefully scrutinized by the admissions committee based on academic record, discipline background, and career motivation.
Document Verification
Verification of qualifying degree certificates, mark sheets, identity proofs, and character certificates as per institutional norms.
Admission Confirmation
Issuance of formal admission offer, provisional enrollment confirmation, fee schedule allocation, and university registration.
Admissions are subject to verification of qualifying degree credentials and official university notification.
A Unit of Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya (Est. 2015) • Roorkee, Uttarakhand
THE WORLD MOVES THROUGH THE OCEAN.
LEARN TO MANAGE WHAT MOVES IT.
Join the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Maritime Logistics & Port Management at Bhartiya School of Maritime Studies and launch your career across international shipping lines, seaports, and global supply networks.