Course details

Course Outlines:

  • Introduction: the need for CFS and its function
  • CFS facilities and storage system
  • Unpacking containers procedures
  • Handling imports in CFS by transportations
  • Handling exports in CFS
  • Loading export cargos in containers
  • Stowage and other operations manually and by equipments
  • Safety and health in CFS

Course Objectives:

This Unit is designed:

  • To explain why importers and exporters use the facilities of a container freight station.
  • To describe the functions, facilities and layout of a container freight station.
  • To explain the administrative, documentary and handling procedures followed for handling imports through a CFS.
  • To explain the administrative, documentary and handling procedures followed for handling exports through a CFS.
  • To outline the main procedures and practices necessary for the safe and efficient operation of a CFS.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport

Port Training Institute (PTI) was established on 26th of July 1982 as an affiliated institute to the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT). A committee of the Chairmen of Port Authorities & subsidiary companies of The Holding Company for Maritime Land Transport (17 authorities and companies) defined the focal mission of the Institute as follows: “TRAINING AND UPGRADING THE MARITIME SECTOR PERSONNEL”
PTI delivers courses in the fields of Port Management & Supervision, Port Management & Finance, Port Operation, Management of Safety Operations in Ports, Computer & Information Systems, Engineering & Technical Works, Gantry Cranes, Yard Cranes and Off-shore (fixed and mobile) Cranes and English Language. Training courses are delivered by a team of Technical and managerial experts in education and training. Furthermore, theytailor courses according to the needs of theircustomers, and in accordance with the international standards and requirements of the ISO 9001:2008.
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