Master’s in Logistics and Transport of Collector Vehicles
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in logistics and transport of collector vehicles. 12 modules covering the collector market, vehicle preparation, road, sea and air transport, customs, transport insurance, storage and custody, event logistics, technology and traceability, and business management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Logistics and Transport of Collector Vehicles — studying from India
India has a strong heritage of classic vehicles, motorcycles and machinery, with active enthusiast communities and specialist workshops in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Chennai. Interest in vintage cars and motorcycles, including classic Ambassador and Royal Enfield models, has grown steadily. Restoration work combines historical research, metalwork, mechanical rebuilding and conservation techniques. While formal regulation is limited, vehicle registration and roadworthiness fall under state transport authorities, and the Automotive Research Association of India provides technical expertise. Engineers and craftspeople in this area focus on restoration, documentation and technical authenticity.
Fees for India: ₹734,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Is there a recognised body in India for classic vehicle restoration?
There is no statutory title for classic restoration in India. Vehicle standards and registration involve bodies such as the Automotive Research Association of India, and enthusiast clubs operate informally. SEIUM's qualification is a private one and is not accredited by any national body, so its value depends on how employers and clients see it.
Which employers or clients in India use classic restoration skills?
Specialist restoration workshops, collectors, classic car dealers, and heritage motoring firms are typical employers and clients. Work is often based on reputation and a portfolio of completed restorations. A private qualification may support your background, but clients and employers will judge your actual craftsmanship.
Can I study this part-time from India, and is it in English?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need a working level of English. You can study from home anywhere in India without a student visa, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your workplace will fund it.
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
Understand the logistics needs of the collector market.
Prepare vehicles for safe transport.
Plan road, sea and air transport.
Manage customs and temporary admissions.
Design suitable transport insurance cover.
Organise storage and event logistics.
Manage a profitable specialist logistics service.
Who it's for
- Collector vehicle logistics coordinators.
- Specialist transport managers.
- Customs agents.
- Collection storage managers.
- Classic vehicle event coordinators.
- Transport insurance managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter specialist logistics.
What you'll work with
- CMR Convention (contract for the international carriage of goods by road)
- EN 12195-1 (calculation of load restraint forces)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Union Customs Code (EU customs legislation)
- Istanbul Convention (ATA Carnet) (temporary admission of goods)
- IMDG Code (international maritime transport of dangerous goods)
- Directive 2014/47/EU (technical roadside inspection of commercial vehicles)
- Directive 96/53/EC (maximum weights and dimensions of road vehicles)
- Regulation (EC) 561/2006 (driving times and rest periods)
- CargoWise
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Webfleet
- Sensitech TempTale
12 modules
1.1Collectors, museums and auction houses1.2Concours d'elegance and events1.3International vehicle flows1.4Value and sensitivity of the cargo1.5Specific logistics needs1.6Specialist operators1.7Event calendar and seasonality1.8Client expectations1.9Sector trends1.10Workshop: logistics flow map for an international auction
2.1Pre-transport inspection and photography2.2Condition report2.3Fuel level and batteries2.4Surface protection2.5Securing moving parts2.6Non-running vehicles2.7Interior protection2.8Labelling and documentation2.9Handover and receipt2.10Practical: condition report with technical photography
3.1Open and enclosed car transporters3.2Hydraulic platforms and ramps3.3Wheel restraint with straps3.4EN 12195-1 load restraint standards3.5Directive 2014/47/EU on roadside inspections3.6Weights and dimensions under Directive 96/53/EC3.7Driving and rest times3.8Route planning3.9Security at stops3.10Case study: loading plan for an enclosed transporter
4.1Containers versus ro-ro4.2Stowage in containers4.3Chocks, straps and lashing points4.4IMDG Code and vehicles as UN 31664.5Condensation and humidity4.6Ports and terminals4.7Bill of lading4.8Inspections and seals4.9Risks during the voyage4.10Workshop: stowing two vehicles in a container
5.1When to choose air transport5.2Air pallets and containers5.3IATA dangerous goods regulations5.4Preparing the vehicle for flight5.5Airport handling5.6Cost and planning5.7Transport for international events5.8Security in airport warehouses5.9Air cargo insurance5.10Case study: urgent shipment to an international concours
6.1Union Customs Code6.2Temporary admission and ATA Carnet6.3Admission of vehicles of historical interest6.4VAT and duties on collector vehicles6.5Export documentation6.6Certificates of origin6.7Cultural heritage controls6.8Registration after import6.9Customs agents6.10Practical: temporary admission file
7.1All-risks transit policies7.2Agreed value and valuation7.3Nail-to-nail cover7.4Common exclusions7.5Carrier liability7.6The CMR Convention and its limits7.7Claims and loss adjustment7.8Insurance at events and exhibitions7.9Claims management7.10Case study: claim for damage during loading
8.1Climate-controlled storage8.2Temperature and humidity control8.3Physical security and surveillance8.4Fire protection8.5Maintenance during storage8.6Inventory management8.7Storage in transit8.8Custody at auctions8.9Storage contracts8.10Workshop: design of a storage facility for a collection
9.1Planning concours and exhibitions9.2Coordination with organisers9.3Staggered arrivals and departures9.4Unloading areas and paddock9.5Transport of competition vehicles9.6Technical support at events9.7Handling contingencies9.8Security protocols9.9Post-event review9.10Simulation: logistics for a concours d'elegance
10.1Transport management systems10.2GPS tracking of trucks10.3Shock and climate data loggers10.4Digital documentation and signatures10.5Client communication platforms10.6Photo and video recording of processes10.7Cybersecurity of client data10.8Quality indicators10.9Continuous improvement10.10Practical: implementing real-time tracking
11.1Specialist business model11.2Costs and rates11.3Own fleet versus subcontracting11.4Staff training11.5Quality and ISO 9001 certification11.6Marketing to collectors11.7Contracts and general terms11.8Complaints management11.9Growth plan11.10Case study: business plan for a classic car transport company
12.1Definition of the service or case12.2Analysis of the client and cargo12.3Design of the logistics chain12.4Selection of transport modes12.5Customs and documentation plan12.6Insurance programme12.7Quality and traceability plan12.8Economic analysis12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is CargoWise, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Webfleet and Sensitech TempTale, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for loading plans in enclosed car transporters, stowage of vehicles in sea containers and temporary admission for international concours. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: CMR Convention, EN 12195-1, Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Union Customs Code, Istanbul Convention (ATA Carnet), IMDG Code, Directive 2014/47/EU, Directive 96/53/EC, Regulation (EC) 561/2006.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with CargoWise, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Webfleet and Sensitech TempTale, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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