Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport
This master's prepares you to manage complex logistics chains that combine ships, trucks, trains and aircraft. You will learn to design intermodal strategies, plan optimized routes and coordinate operations at ports, rail terminals and airports; to handle customs, Incoterms and transport contracts; to manage risk, costs and special cargo such as dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals and project cargo; and to apply tracking, automation and artificial intelligence so that door-to-door operations are efficient and profitable.
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What is the Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport?
This master's covers multimodal transport as the coordinated use of sea, land and air in global supply chains. You will study the concepts of unimodal, intermodal, combined and multimodal transport and the actors involved; international shipping, ship types, port calls and bills of lading; road and rail transport, fleet optimization, consolidation centers and rail terminals; air cargo, freighter aircraft, air cargo terminals, air waybills and urgent and perishable shipments; customs, Incoterms, transport contracts, insurance and the liability of logistics operators; supply chain design, inventory, simulation and KPIs; TMS, WMS and ERP, IoT, AI, blockchain and cybersecurity; sustainability, ESG and resilience; leadership and international negotiation; and the transport of dangerous goods under IMDG, ADR, RID and IATA, the cold chain, live animals, pharmaceuticals under GDP and oversized project cargo.
What sets this master's apart: it gives each of the three modes its own module, so that air cargo and airport operations are studied as thoroughly as ports and land transport, and then teaches you to combine them into a single door-to-door design; it adds a module on special cargo across all modes, with the rules, packaging, securing and documentation each one requires; it includes leadership, negotiation and financial appraisal for running international logistics operations; and it closes with a Final Project in which you design and defend a complete sea-land-air logistics chain for a real case.
Program highlights
- One module for each mode: international shipping and ports, road and rail networks, and air cargo and airport operations.
- Customs and international trade: Incoterms, customs clearance, transport contracts, insurance and operator liability.
- Supply chain planning: network design, inventory, simulation and optimization models and logistics KPIs.
- Digital logistics: TMS, WMS and ERP, IoT tracking, AI for route optimization, blockchain and cybersecurity.
- Special cargo across modes: IMDG, ADR, RID and IATA dangerous goods, cold chain, pharmaceuticals and project cargo.
- Final Project: a complete sea-land-air logistics chain designed and defended for a real case.
Syllabus of the Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport
11 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Foundations of multimodal transport, the global logistics chain and international trade
- 1.1. Fundamental concepts of multimodal transport and the differences between unimodal, intermodal, combined and multimodal transport
- 1.2. The evolution of international transport and the development of global logistics chains
- 1.3. Actors in multimodal transport: logistics operators, freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, road and rail carriers and port and airport authorities
- 1.4. Integration of sea, land and air modes within the international supply chain
- 1.5. Strategic infrastructure: ports, airports, intermodal terminals, logistics centers and distribution platforms
- 1.6. Principles of efficiency, traceability, resilience and sustainability in multimodal operations
- 1.7. International trade and its influence on global logistics flows
- 1.8. Current trends in digitalization, automation and the transformation of multimodal transport
- 1.9. Performance indicators for assessing multimodal logistics operations
- 1.10. Building a strategic view of multimodal transport as a key element of global trade
International shipping and port operations management
- 2.1. Organization of international shipping and the main world trade routes
- 2.2. Ship types for containers, bulk, general cargo, ro-ro, reefer and special cargo
- 2.3. Operational management of port terminals and cargo handling processes
- 2.4. Port call planning, loading and discharge operations and port-ship coordination
- 2.5. Maritime documentation, bills of lading and international paperwork
- 2.6. Logistics coordination between ports and land and air transport networks
- 2.7. Optimization of dwell times and operational efficiency in ports
- 2.8. Maritime safety, port security and operational risk management
- 2.9. Technological innovation in smart ports and logistics automation
- 2.10. Integration of shipping into international multimodal chains
Land transport, distribution and integrated logistics networks
- 3.1. Organization of road and rail transport within multimodal operations
- 3.2. Route planning, resource allocation and optimization of land transport fleets
- 3.3. Logistics centers, consolidation platforms and intermodal rail terminals
- 3.4. Management of special, refrigerated, dangerous and high-value cargo
- 3.5. Coordination between land carriers and the other participants in the logistics chain
- 3.6. Optimization of national and international distribution through multimodal networks
- 3.7. Tracking, telematics and operational control technologies for land transport
- 3.8. Road safety, risk prevention and operational continuity in land transport
- 3.9. Sustainability and energy efficiency in land transport operations
- 3.10. Strategic integration of land transport with sea and air operations
Air cargo transport and airport operations management
- 4.1. Foundations of international air cargo and urgent shipments
- 4.2. Types of freighter aircraft and operational features of air transport
- 4.3. Management of air cargo terminals and airport logistics processes
- 4.4. Planning of cargo operations, consolidation and international distribution
- 4.5. Special, perishable, pharmaceutical, dangerous and high-value goods in air transport
- 4.6. Air transport documentation, customs procedures and international coordination
- 4.7. Operational safety and cargo security at international airports
- 4.8. Integration of air transport with multimodal logistics platforms
- 4.9. Technological innovation in airport cargo operations
- 4.10. Optimization of air transport within global logistics chains
Customs management, foreign trade and international law
- 5.1. Foundations of foreign trade and the international regulation of multimodal transport
- 5.2. Incoterms and their application in international transport operations
- 5.3. Customs procedures, clearance of goods and international document management
- 5.4. The legal regime of multimodal transport and the liability of logistics operators
- 5.5. International transport contracts and cargo insurance
- 5.6. Legal risk management and regulatory compliance in international operations
- 5.7. Taxation applied to international trade and logistics operations
- 5.8. Coordination between customs authorities, operators and international bodies
- 5.9. Resolution of legal incidents and claims in international transport
- 5.10. Regulatory integration to ensure efficient and secure logistics operations
Strategic planning, optimization and integrated supply chain management
- 6.1. Strategic design of international multimodal supply chains
- 6.2. Planning of inventory, distribution centers and global logistics networks
- 6.3. Management of demand and operating capacity and synchronization of logistics flows
- 6.4. Optimization of costs, transit times and use of multimodal resources
- 6.5. Risk management, resilience and supply chain continuity
- 6.6. Simulation and optimization models applied to multimodal transport
- 6.7. Logistics indicators for assessing operational and financial performance
- 6.8. Collaborative integration of international suppliers, operators and customers
- 6.9. Strategies to strengthen global logistics competitiveness and sustainability
- 6.10. Development of advanced planning models for complex multimodal chains
Digital transformation, automation and artificial intelligence in multimodal transport
- 7.1. Digitalization of logistics processes with smart transport management platforms
- 7.2. TMS, WMS, ERP and collaborative platforms for multimodal operations
- 7.3. Internet of Things, smart sensors and continuous cargo monitoring
- 7.4. Artificial intelligence for demand forecasting, route optimization and risk management
- 7.5. Blockchain for document traceability and security in international operations
- 7.6. Automation of port, rail and airport terminals
- 7.7. Advanced data analytics for strategic logistics decisions
- 7.8. Cybersecurity for logistics infrastructure and digital supply chains
- 7.9. Emerging technological innovations in international logistics and smart transport
- 7.10. Building highly integrated and resilient digital logistics ecosystems
Sustainability, environmental management and resilience in multimodal transport
- 8.1. Principles of sustainability applied to sea, land and air transport
- 8.2. Strategies for emission reduction and energy efficiency in logistics operations
- 8.3. Circular economy applied to international supply chains
- 8.4. Environmental management of terminals, ports, airports and logistics centers
- 8.5. Environmental impact assessment of multimodal transport projects
- 8.6. Climate change management and adaptation of critical logistics infrastructure
- 8.7. Resilience to health, geopolitical, climate and economic crises
- 8.8. Corporate social responsibility in international logistics organizations
- 8.9. ESG indicators applied to multimodal transport operations
- 8.10. Development of sustainable strategies for high-efficiency global logistics chains
Leadership, strategic direction and international management of logistics operations
- 9.1. Strategic leadership in international logistics organizations
- 9.2. Management of multicultural teams and international coordination of operations
- 9.3. Management of complex logistics projects in multimodal environments
- 9.4. International negotiation with operators, customers, suppliers and authorities
- 9.5. Financial management of multimodal transport and appraisal of logistics investments
- 9.6. Governance models for global logistics operators
- 9.7. Organizational change management and business transformation in the logistics sector
- 9.8. Development of competitive strategies for multimodal transport operators
- 9.9. Assessment of strategic performance with business and logistics indicators
- 9.10. Building management models for highly competitive international logistics organizations
Transport of special cargo in the multimodal chain
- 10.1. Dangerous goods: IMDG, ADR, RID and IATA
- 10.2. The multimodal cold chain
- 10.3. Project and oversized cargo
- 10.4. Transport of live animals
- 10.5. Pharmaceutical products and GDP
- 10.6. High-value goods and security
- 10.7. Packaging, stowage and cargo securing
- 10.8. Mode-specific documentation
- 10.9. Management of incidents and claims
- 10.10. Case studies of special multimodal chains
Final Project
- 11.1. Definition of a case study based on an international multimodal logistics chain
- 11.2. Operational, commercial, regulatory, technological and financial diagnosis of the selected logistics operation
- 11.3. Design of the transport network integrating sea, land and air modes
- 11.4. Preparation of the operations plan, document management, customs coordination and integrated logistics planning
- 11.5. Development of strategies to optimize costs, transit times, sustainability and operational resilience
- 11.6. Integration of digital technologies, automation and artificial intelligence into the logistics proposal
- 11.7. Design of the indicator system for performance assessment and continuous improvement of the operation
- 11.8. Preparation of the risk management, operational continuity and international compliance plan
- 11.9. Writing of the full technical report with strategic, operational, economic and technological analysis of the proposed solution
- 11.10. Presentation and defense of the Final Project with technical, logistics, economic and strategic validation of the multimodal system
Duration and format of the Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport
It is 1,500 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives of the Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport
Career opportunities after the Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport
Questions about the Master's in Sea, Land and Air Multimodal Transport
Sea, land (road and rail) and air. Each has its own module, and the program then teaches you to combine them into door-to-door chains.
A full module covers freighter aircraft, air cargo terminals, consolidation, perishable, pharmaceutical and dangerous goods by air, air documentation, customs and cargo security at airports.
No. The program is aimed at logistics professionals, managers, foreign trade managers, engineers and technicians and business or economics graduates. The admission interview confirms that your profile fits.
Yes. You study IMDG, ADR, RID and IATA rules, the multimodal cold chain, live animals, pharmaceuticals under GDP, high-value and project cargo, packaging, securing and mode-specific documentation.
Online, in a format designed for working professionals, with real case studies and simulations.
Through case studies and assignments throughout the modules and a Final Project in which you design and defend a complete multimodal logistics chain.
A Navalis Institute master's certificate and a Final Project with network design, operations plan and risk plan that you can use as a professional portfolio.
Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.
- Profile: a degree in engineering, logistics, business administration or a related field, or professional experience in multimodal transport.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and videoconferencing software.
- Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
- 01ApplicationYour details, background and documents.
- 02Instant reviewWe check that everything is complete and in order.
- 03EnrollmentChoose full payment or instalments and reserve your place.
Admission is provisional until the committee validates the documents provided. If you do not meet the requirements, the full amount is refunded.
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