Course in Port-Rail Intermodal Transport
Online 300 h course in port-rail intermodal transport. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 on the trans-European transport network, Law 38/2015 on the railway sector and OpenTrack. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Port-Rail Intermodal Transport — studying from Australia
Australia's maritime sector is substantial, encompassing naval shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, port operations and recreational boating. The Royal Australian Navy's shipbuilding programmes, including the Hunter class frigates and Henderson Defence Precinct in Western Australia, generate significant engineering demand. Offshore energy developments on the North West Shelf and in Bass Strait require marine and structural expertise. Recreational boating is widespread, supported by a strong sports nautical industry. Employers include naval shipbuilders, offshore operators, port authorities and marine equipment manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by Australian maritime regulators such as AMSA?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority regulates maritime certificates and qualifications separately, and SEIUM training does not replace those requirements. Confirm with AMSA or your employer which credentials your intended role requires.
Which Australian employers might consider this qualification for naval or offshore work?
Offshore energy operators, shipbuilders, naval contractors, marine consultancies and sports nautical manufacturers are examples of Australian employers in this area. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria and on any required certifications. A private qualification is one factor among experience and licensing.
Can I study this part time from Australia, and can employers help pay?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and fit learning around your schedule. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the total hours and expected pace before committing.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the role of rail in port competitiveness.
Size rail infrastructure within port areas.
Select rolling stock and handling equipment.
Schedule intermodal services coordinated with the port.
Apply the regulations governing rail freight transport.
Evaluate costs, externalities and service viability.
Design a complete port-rail intermodal service.
Who it's for
- Intermodal services manager who wants to specialise in Port-rail intermodal transport.
- Rail operations planner who wants to specialise in Port-rail intermodal transport.
- Port intermodality technician who wants to specialise in Port-rail intermodal transport.
- Rail terminal manager who wants to specialise in Port-rail intermodal transport.
- Freight transport analyst who wants to specialise in Port-rail intermodal transport.
- Logistics corridor consultant who wants to specialise in Port-rail intermodal transport.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join rail operators.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 on the trans-European transport network
- Law 38/2015 on the railway sector
- RID (Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
- Directive 2012/34/EU
- Directive 92/106/EEC on combined transport
- COTIF Convention and CIM Uniform Rules
- Regulation (EU) 913/2010
- Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Rail modal share in ports1.2Trans-European network corridors1.3Hinterland and area of influence1.4Administrators, operators and shippers1.5Liberalisation of rail transport1.6Rail motorways for semi-trailers1.7Environmental advantages of rail1.8Gauge and loading gauge barriers1.9Intermodality indicators1.10Case study: rail share in Spanish ports
2.1Types of rail-port terminals2.2Track bundles and sidings2.3750-metre trains2.4Iberian, standard and mixed gauge2.5Loading gauges and axle loads2.6Electrification and traction2.7Signalling and interlocking2.8Connection to the main network2.9Expansion planning2.10Workshop: sizing a rail terminal on a quay
3.1Container wagons and their capacities3.2Wagons for semi-trailers3.3Multi-purpose load platforms3.4Diesel, electric and hybrid locomotives3.5Cranes and reach stackers in the terminal3.6Horizontal and vertical handling3.7Train formation3.8Wagon maintenance3.9Innovation in rolling stock3.10Practice: forming a container train
4.1Service scheduling4.2Train path allocation4.3Terminal loading4.4Coordination between quay and rail4.5Dwell times and turnarounds4.6Traffic safety4.7Dangerous goods under RID4.8CIM consignment note4.9Incident management4.10Case study: shuttle between port and inland terminal
5.1Costs of rail transport5.2Comparison with road5.3Track access charges and tariffs5.4Public aid and CEF funding5.5Environmental externalities of transport5.6Demand models5.7Terminal concessions5.8Digitalisation of the intermodal chain5.9Strategic freight plans5.10Practice: cost-benefit analysis of a new service
6.1Defining the corridor6.2Demand analysis6.3Service design6.4Infrastructure requirements6.5Operational plan for the service6.6Economic study of the service6.7Environmental assessment of the corridor6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OpenTrack, RailSys, AnyLogic, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover real design procedures for port-to-inland-terminal rail services, sizing of port rail terminals, and cost-benefit analysis of intermodal services. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the role of rail in port competitiveness.
Size rail infrastructure within port areas.
Select rolling stock and handling equipment.
Schedule intermodal services coordinated with the port.
Apply the regulations governing rail freight transport.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with OpenTrack, RailSys, AnyLogic, Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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