Diploma in International Cargo Risk Management
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in international cargo risk management. 8 modules covering the international transport chain, cargo risks, stowage and securing, carrier liability, cargo insurance, supply chain security and analytics, with the Institute Cargo Clauses, Incoterms 2020 and CargoWise, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in International Cargo Risk Management — studying from Malta
Malta's construction, quarrying and infrastructure activity creates demand for heavy machinery, specialist vehicles and their maintenance. Contractors, plant hire companies and public works departments rely on skilled technicians and engineers to keep equipment safe and productive. The island's rugged terrain and coastal conditions also support niche markets in agricultural and marine-adjacent machinery. Engineers in this area commonly work with equipment dealers, contractors and public authorities responsible for fleet management.
Fees for Malta: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese authorities regulate special vehicles and machinery, and does this qualification fit?
Machinery and vehicle safety in Malta follow EU-derived rules, with Transport Malta handling vehicle matters and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority overseeing workplace machinery. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition for regulated roles is for employers or the relevant authority to decide.
Where might off-road and machinery engineers find work in Malta?
Malta's opportunities in this field are mostly in construction, plant hire, equipment maintenance and the marine and industrial services sectors. Employers in these areas usually value hands-on experience highly. How they view a private online qualification is for each employer to decide, so asking them directly is worthwhile.
Is employer funding available, and how demanding is the English language requirement?
Employer sponsorship is possible, and tuition can be paid in instalments. Programmes are taught fully in English, so you should be comfortable with technical English reading and writing. The online format lets you study around work, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme chosen.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the international transport chain and the transfer of risk.
Identify the physical and documentary risks to cargo.
Apply good practice in stowage and load securing.
Analyse carrier liability regimes.
Select suitable cargo insurance cover.
Implement security measures in the supply chain.
Monitor and analyse risk using tracking data.
Who it's for
- Logistics risk managers at shippers and logistics operators.
- Cargo insurance underwriters assessing transport risks.
- Supply chain security managers protecting goods in transit.
- Cargo surveyors assessing damage and losses.
- International transport coordinators planning multimodal shipments.
- Transport claims analysts handling cargo claims and recoveries.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into international logistics.
What you'll work with
- Institute Cargo Clauses 2009 (standard cargo insurance cover)
- Incoterms 2020 (allocation of costs and risks between buyer and seller)
- CMR Convention (international carriage of goods by road)
- IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU Code 2014 (packing of cargo transport units)
- Hague-Visby Rules (carrier liability under bills of lading)
- EN 12195-1 (calculation of load securing forces)
- ISO 28000 (security management systems for the supply chain)
- IMDG Code (maritime transport of dangerous goods)
- CargoWise
- SAP Transportation Management
- Sensitech TempTale
- Microsoft Power BI
8 modules
1.1Sea, air, land and multimodal transport1.2Parties involved: shipper, freight forwarder, carrier1.3Incoterms 2020 and transfer of risk1.4Documents: bill of lading, CMR, AWB1.5Containers and cargo transport units1.6Ports, hubs and inland terminals1.7Customs and the Union Customs Code1.8Letters of credit and documentary risk1.9Critical routes and bottlenecks1.10Workshop: risk map of an Asia-Europe route
2.1Handling and stowage damage2.2Condensation and humidity in containers2.3Theft and disappearance of cargo2.4Contamination and shortages2.5Refrigerated cargo and the cold chain2.6Dangerous goods and the IMDG Code2.7Oversized and project cargo2.8Delays and loss of market2.9Geopolitical risks and sanctions2.10Case study: loss involving refrigerated cargo
3.1IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU Code3.2EN 12195-1 load securing standard3.3Verified gross mass under SOLAS3.4Weight distribution in containers3.5Packaging and protection3.6Road load securing and Directive 2014/47/EU3.7Container inspection3.8Common stowage errors3.9Shipper responsibilities3.10Practical exercise: securing plan for a heavy load
4.1Hague-Visby Rules4.2CMR Convention4.3Montreal Convention for air cargo4.4Spanish Land Transport Contract Act 15/20094.5Limits of liability4.6Reservations and notices of loss4.7Claim deadlines4.8Freight forwarder liability4.9Recoveries against carriers4.10Case study: claim for shortages at destination
5.1Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C5.2Floating and open policies5.3Insured value and CIF plus ten per cent5.4War and strikes cover5.5Warehouse-to-warehouse cover5.6Project and delay insurance5.7Deductibles and exclusions5.8Insurance certificates5.9Cargo claims management5.10Workshop: choosing cover according to the Incoterm
6.1ISO 28000 supply chain security6.2Authorised Economic Operator6.3Preventing road cargo theft6.4Secure parking areas6.5Seals and traceability6.6Document fraud and identity theft6.7Cyber risks in logistics6.8TAPA security programmes6.9Auditing logistics providers6.10Practical exercise: security audit of a warehouse
7.1Temperature and shock data loggers7.2IoT container tracking7.3Visibility platforms7.4Loss indicators by route7.5Predictive damage models7.6Alerts for disruptive events7.7Integration with TMS systems7.8Risk dashboards7.9Data-driven continuous improvement7.10Lab: analysis of temperature records
8.1Selection of the logistics chain8.2Risk identification8.3Assessment and prioritisation8.4Stowage and packaging proposal8.5Design of the insurance programme8.6Security and monitoring plan8.7Monitoring indicators8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final 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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original rules and standards, and applied exercises. The working software is CargoWise, SAP Transportation Management, Sensitech TempTale and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: risk assessment on intercontinental routes, stowage and securing plans for heavy loads, and claims management in the cold chain. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Institute Cargo Clauses 2009, Incoterms 2020, CMR Convention, IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU Code 2014, Hague-Visby Rules, EN 12195-1, ISO 28000, IMDG Code.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with CargoWise, SAP Transportation Management, Sensitech TempTale and Microsoft Power BI, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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