Urban Logistics and Last Mile Course
Online course of 300 hours in urban logistics and the last mile, structured in 6 modules covering urban freight distribution, last-mile delivery, route and fleet optimisation, regulation and public policy, and sustainability and evaluation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Urban Logistics and Last Mile Course — 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: €448 (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.
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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
Characterise the flows and stakeholders of urban freight distribution.
Compare last-mile solutions in terms of costs and impacts.
Optimise routes and fleets using operations research tools.
Design regulatory measures for urban logistics.
Calculate transport emissions in accordance with ISO 14083.
Evaluate logistics pilots and scenarios against sustainability criteria.
Develop a sustainable urban logistics project for an urban area.
Who it's for
- Urban logistics planners.
- Last-mile operations managers.
- Municipal mobility technicians.
- Logistics consultants.
- Route and fleet analysts.
- Logistics sustainability managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into logistics and transport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14083 (quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from transport chains)
- Law 7/2021 (Spanish Climate Change and Energy Transition Act)
- Royal Decree 1052/2022 (low emission zones)
- Law 15/2009 (land freight transport contracts)
- Royal Decree 1428/2003 (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)
- Directive (EU) 2019/1161 (Clean Vehicles Directive)
- ISO 28000 (supply chain security management)
- Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles)
- Google OR-Tools
- PTV Route Optimiser
- QGIS
- AnyLogic
- Python with pandas
6 modules
1.1The importance of logistics in the city1.2Urban freight flows1.3E-commerce and home deliveries1.4Stakeholders: shippers, operators, receivers, public authorities1.5Impacts: congestion, emissions, noise1.6Delivery types1.7Reverse logistics and waste1.8Sustainable urban logistics plans1.9Distribution data and surveys1.10Case study: logistics diagnosis of a historic centre
2.1Last-mile cost structure2.2Failed deliveries and time slots2.3Pick-up points and parcel lockers2.4Quiet night-time deliveries2.5Load consolidation2.6Cargo bike deliveries2.7Light electric vehicles2.8Delivery robots and drones2.9Crowdshipping and platforms2.10Practical exercise: cost comparison between delivery modes
3.1The vehicle routing problem3.2Time windows and capacities3.3Heuristics and metaheuristics3.4Route optimisation tools3.5Dynamic real-time planning3.6Electric fleet and charging management3.7Telematics and tracking3.8Delivery operating indicators3.9Traffic data in planning3.10Lab: route optimisation with OR-Tools
4.1Loading and unloading bylaws4.2Low emission zones and freight4.3Time and access restrictions4.4Pricing and permits4.5Freight transport contracts: Law 15/20094.6Incentives for clean vehicles4.7Public-private collaboration in logistics4.8Integration into urban planning4.9European good practices4.10Workshop: proposal for regulating freight access
5.1Emissions calculation according to ISO 140835.2Logistics sustainability indicators5.3Evaluation of last-mile pilots5.4Externalities and social costs5.5Multi-criteria analysis of measures5.6Working conditions of delivery workers5.7Sustainable business models5.8Simulation of logistics scenarios5.9Monitoring with digital data5.10Case study: carbon footprint of a delivery service
6.1Selection of the urban area6.2Characterisation of flows6.3Impact diagnosis6.4Proposal of last-mile solutions6.5Operational route optimisation6.6Proposal of regulatory measures6.7Emissions and cost assessment6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits alongside your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Google OR-Tools, PTV Route Optimiser, QGIS, AnyLogic and Python with pandas, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: the optimisation of urban delivery routes, the emissions calculation for a distribution chain and the evaluation of a cargo bike delivery pilot. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 14083, Law 7/2021, Royal Decree 1052/2022, Law 15/2009, Royal Decree 1428/2003 (Spanish General Traffic Regulations), Directive (EU) 2019/1161, ISO 28000, Regulation (EU) 168/2013.
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Google OR-Tools, PTV Route Optimiser, QGIS, AnyLogic and Python with pandas, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: just an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme 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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