Postgraduate Diploma in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (provisions supplementing the Union Customs Code) and SAP TM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs — studying from Malta
Malta's civil engineering sector is active, driven by ongoing construction, infrastructure upgrades, coastal works and urban regeneration projects across the islands. Demand for civil engineers is closely linked to public works, land development and the modernisation of transport networks. Smart city initiatives, including digital mapping, traffic management and sustainable urban planning, are increasingly relevant. Engineers typically find employment with contractors, consultancies, government departments and utility providers managing infrastructure in a densely populated environment.
Fees for Malta: €895 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies regulate civil engineering and related professional practice?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' in Malta under the Engineering Profession Act. Planning and development matters fall under the Planning Authority, and public works and transport infrastructure involve government agencies including Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Malta would value civil, rail or smart city engineering skills?
Malta's construction, infrastructure, consultancy and public sector firms are the main employers, along with transport and utilities bodies. Smart city and digital infrastructure work is growing in some areas. Employers typically look for chartered-level experience and licensing, so a private qualification should be seen as supporting your professional development rather than a substitute for those requirements.
How can I study this while working on site, and what support is there?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, so you can study from anywhere in Malta without a student visa. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and the course ends with a final project. Time commitment depends on the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours. Ask about instalment payments and employer sponsorship to help manage costs.
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 structure of intermodal logistics chains.
Plan first- and last-mile operations with cost and service criteria.
Size operations in intermodal terminals.
Apply the Union's customs regimes and procedures.
Manage documentation and the digitalisation of international transport.
Interpret border controls and their effects on deadlines.
Design a sustainable and efficient intermodal chain.
Who it's for
- Intermodal transport planner looking to specialise in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs.
- Customs and foreign trade technician looking to specialise in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs.
- Terminal operations manager looking to specialise in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs.
- Last-mile manager looking to specialise in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs.
- Supply chain consultant looking to specialise in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs.
- Logistics cost analyst looking to specialise in First/Last Mile Planning and Customs.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join logistics operators.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (provisions supplementing the Customs Code)
- Incoterms 2020
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 (detailed rules for implementing the Customs Code)
- TIR Convention
- Directive 92/106/EEC (combined transport)
- ISO 668 (series 1 freight containers)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Intermodal and comodal transport1.2Intermodal transport units1.3Corridors of the Trans-European Transport Network1.4Intermodal terminals and dry ports1.5Rail first and last mile1.6Transhipment and drayage costs1.7Competitiveness against road haulage1.8The EU sustainable mobility strategy1.9Logistics chain stakeholders1.10Case study: door-to-door chain for a container
2.1Road haulage and catchment areas2.2Sidings and rail connections2.3Loading and unloading terminals2.4Urban distribution logistics2.5Microhubs and consolidation2.6Last-mile vehicles2.7Time windows and urban restrictions2.8Location of logistics platforms2.9Delivery route optimisation2.10Workshop: locating a logistics platform
3.1Handling equipment: cranes and reach stackers3.2Yard planning3.3Terminal operating systems (TOS)3.4Dwell times and turnover3.5Train formation in terminals3.6Capacity and service level3.7Terminal automation3.8Operational indicators3.9Terminal safety3.10Practice: calculating the capacity of an intermodal terminal
4.1Union Customs Code4.2Regulation (EU) 952/20134.3Special customs regimes4.4Customs transit and NCTS4.5Customs and temporary storage warehouses4.6Authorised Economic Operator4.7Centralised clearance4.8Incoterms 20204.9ICS2 entry summary declarations4.10Case study: clearance of an import container
5.1CIM and CMR consignment notes5.2Electronic rail documentation5.3Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 eFTI5.4Single customs window5.5Port community systems5.6Electronic data interchange5.7Traceability with IoT and RFID5.8Collaborative logistics platforms5.9Supply chain cybersecurity5.10Workshop: document flow for an intermodal shipment
6.1Sanitary and phytosanitary border inspection6.2Border control posts6.3Control of dangerous goods under RID and ADR6.4Scanners and non-intrusive inspection6.5Supply chain security6.6Goods subject to excise duties6.7Carbon border adjustment mechanism6.8Penalties and compliance6.9Coordination between agencies6.10Practice: control matrix for a sensitive good
7.1Door-to-door cost models7.2Modal elasticity analysis7.3Externalities and carbon footprint under EN 178377.4Incentives for intermodal transport7.5Corridor capacity planning7.6Risk management in the chain7.7Logistics resilience7.8Logistics performance indicators7.9Comparison of modal alternatives7.10Case study: rail alternative to a road route
8.1Selection of the freight flow8.2First- and last-mile design8.3Terminal selection and operations8.4Applicable customs procedure8.5Design of the digital document flow8.6Cost and emissions analysis8.7Risk and contingency plan8.8Monitoring indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 enrolment period, making it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP TM, AnyLogic, advanced Excel, Power BI, Python (OR-Tools), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies draw on real terminal operations simulation procedures, customs clearance cases and cost analysis of intermodal chains. 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 structure of intermodal logistics chains.
Plan first- and last-mile operations with cost and service criteria.
Size operations in intermodal terminals.
Apply the Union's customs regimes and procedures.
Manage documentation and the digitalisation of international transport.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP TM, AnyLogic, advanced Excel, Power BI, Python (OR-Tools). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative 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. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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