Course in Risk Assessment in Multimodal Logistics
300 h online course in risk assessment in multimodal logistics. 6 modules covering the CMR Convention (international road transport), the Hague-Visby Rules (maritime transport) and AnyLogic. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Risk Assessment in Multimodal Logistics — studying from Australia
Australia has a mature insurance and superannuation sector, with major insurers, reinsurers and financial institutions relying heavily on actuarial analysis and risk modelling. Engineers and data specialists contribute to catastrophe modelling, telematics-based pricing and claims analytics, particularly given the country's exposure to bushfire, flood and cyclone risk. The regulatory environment is shaped by prudential oversight and consumer protection frameworks. Employers include general and life insurers, consultancies, reinsurance firms and government risk agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,020 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does this programme lead to recognition by the Actuaries Institute or another Australian professional body?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Actuaries Institute, Engineers Australia or any national body. The Actuaries Institute sets its own examination and membership requirements, which a private qualification does not replace. Recognition for any role is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so confirm their requirements before enrolling.
Which Australian insurers and risk employers might consider this training?
Insurers, reinsurers, banks, consultancies and risk management teams in Australia employ people with data and risk skills. Whether they consider a private engineering qualification relevant depends on the role and their own hiring policy. Your demonstrated skills, portfolio and final project are often what matter most to them.
Is the course manageable while working, and can my employer fund it?
Yes, the programmes are delivered entirely online in English, with an assigned technical tutor, so you can fit study around work from Australia. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the total hours for your chosen programme and agree a realistic weekly schedule before you start.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the multimodal chain as a system of nodes and links.
Apply a structured risk assessment methodology.
Identify risks specific to each mode of transport and each node.
Assess safety, integrity and cargo protection risks.
Propose mitigation and continuity measures with cost analysis.
Relate liability regimes and insurance coverage.
Develop a final project assessing the risks of a multimodal chain.
Who it's for
- Logistics risk analyst who wants to specialise in risk assessment in multimodal logistics.
- Supply chain security manager who wants to specialise in risk assessment in multimodal logistics.
- Cargo insurance underwriter who wants to specialise in risk assessment in multimodal logistics.
- Freight forwarder who wants to specialise in risk assessment in multimodal logistics.
- Logistics security auditor who wants to specialise in risk assessment in multimodal logistics.
- Business continuity manager who wants to specialise in risk assessment in multimodal logistics.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter logistics and multimodal transport.
What you'll work with
- CMR Convention (international road transport)
- Hague-Visby Rules (maritime transport)
- Montreal Convention of 1999 (air transport)
- COTIF-CIM (international rail transport)
- Spanish Law 15/2009 on the contract for land transport of goods
- ISO 28000 (supply chain security)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code, AEO)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Modes, nodes and transfers in a real chain1.2Flow diagram of a door-to-door shipment1.3Where damage concentrates: the transfers1.4Actors and contracts at each leg1.5Transit times, waiting periods and intermediate storage1.6Types of load unit and how they behave1.7Sensitive goods: cold, value, fragility and hazard1.8Documentation accompanying each leg1.9Real traceability versus declared traceability1.10Workshop: risk diagram of a multimodal chain
2.1Systematic identification of hazards by leg2.2Probability and impact matrix applied to logistics2.3Scoring criteria and their calibration2.4Interviews, visits and documentary inspection2.5Checklist by type of node2.6Assessment of suppliers and subcontractors2.7Historical accident indicators for the chain2.8Composite scoring and risk hierarchy2.9Assessment report: structure and evidence2.10Practical: scored assessment of a specific chain
3.1Road: accidents, theft and stopping conditions3.2Maritime: bad weather, stowage and port handling3.3Air: handling, mixed cargo and restrictions3.4Rail: shunting, transhipment and vibration3.5Port and terminal: congestion, stacking and equipment damage3.6Intermediate warehouse: fire, water and access control3.7Border crossing: detention and documentary risk3.8Last mile: failed delivery and damage during distribution3.9Critical nodes without an alternative3.10Practical: risk profile of three nodes
4.1Seals, integrity control and cargo verification4.2Traceability and sensors in the load unit4.3Secure stopping and parking protocols4.4Selection and auditing of carriers4.5Fraud: carrier impersonation and cargo diversion4.6Physical security of facilities and access control4.7Cybersecurity in digital transport contracting4.8Authorised Economic Operator programmes4.9Supply chain protection plan4.10Case study: theft at an intermediate node
5.1Hierarchy of measures: eliminate, substitute, reduce and transfer5.2Improvements to packaging, stowage and lashing5.3Redesign of routes and nodes5.4Redundancy of suppliers and routes5.5Continuity plan for a blocked node5.6Cost-benefit analysis of each measure5.7Prioritising prevention investments5.8Service level agreements with suppliers5.9Monitoring the effectiveness of measures5.10Practical: prioritised mitigation plan
6.1Transferring the assessment to the insurance programme6.2How a good assessment improves terms6.3Allocation of cover between cargo and liability6.4Information the insurer requests and how to present it6.5Periodic audit of the chain6.6Indicators and logistics risk dashboard6.7Training for the teams involved6.8Change management when the chain is modified6.9Common errors in logistics risk assessments6.10Final project: complete assessment of a multimodal chain
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 programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is AnyLogic, QGIS, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for risk maps by node and mode, supply chain security audits and supply chain continuity analysis. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the multimodal chain as a system of nodes and links.
Apply a structured risk assessment methodology.
Identify risks specific to each mode of transport and each node.
Assess safety, integrity and cargo protection risks.
Propose mitigation and continuity measures with cost analysis.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish proficiency sufficient 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with AnyLogic, QGIS, advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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