Port development can be seen as a wholistic and long-term-focused activity. Next to the governmental level often private actors and multilateral donor organizations are involved in development and financing. The masterplan, financing and employing models of mixed public and private funding are key elements for the port development and requires careful planning of structures. Actors in the port industry needs a strategic understanding of how social and economic trends will influence and shape the ports industry.

This course deepens the understanding of elements of effective port development concepts and perspectives, and the parties involved. You are able to address problems of infrastructure development projects and financing structures. The course introduces to major concepts of private and public port financing and instruments. You will learn how to integrate Multilateral Donor Organizations and development banks into your project. Finally you will advance your political mindset at the interface between private logistics and public infrastructure and the related stakeholders and decision makers.

Case Studies, Class Room Discussions, Group Work

Certificate of Participation 

Germany (China possible)

3 days