TRAINING SERVICES

TERMINAL MANAGEMENT

SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS

Port Management and Training

Providing ports worldwide with comprehensive expertise, hands-on support, and the practical experience that makes the difference

Portia Management Services (Portia), established in 1978, is part of a group of port operating, consulting and investment companies and provides world-class management of port facilities.

Terminal Management

Portia’s terminal management services cover all types of port and terminal operations, from start-ups and developing ports through to more established operations.

Our teams of professional consultants provide unparalleled expertise for the development of modern, efficient ports – delivering the right solutions for companies looking to enhance the quality and productivity of their operations.

START-UP OPERATIONS

Portia’s start-up team is ideal for new terminal owners seeking to put key processes in place and rapidly increase output.

DEVELOPING OPERATIONS

Portia’s experienced individuals or teams can be deployed to help maximise throughput on a limited development budget.

COMPLEX OPERATIONS

Portia’s customised teams can be integrated sympathetically within any existing terminal operation to maximise quality and efficiency.

Training services

Portia offers a range of customised training, delivered by our team of experienced consultants. Click on the links below to see our services.

Operations startup

Management training

Maritime security

Health and safety

Equipment training

Marine training

Specialist Consultants

All Portia’s consultants have years of hands-on experience within the worldwide cargo handling industry – including general, container, liquid and dry bulk cargoes.

Sarah Haidar

Sarah has over 16 years’ experience in the Maritime Sector and is skilled across of a range of areas within Port Operations and Terminal Management.

Steve Gobbi

Steve is a highly experienced Master Mariner, Ships Master, Commercial Port Manager and Director, Harbour Master and Marine Superintendent.

Roger Armson

Roger has over 40 years of proven commercial, operational and financial experience with shipping companies, ferry operators, ports and consultancies.

Shan Hashmi

Shan is a highly qualified British Master Mariner, with over 25 years' expertise across the maritime industry, including management and safety training.

Ian Hurley

Ian has been involved in transport and logistics since 1978, initially land based, then specialising in maritime transport and logistics for the UK Ministry of Defence.

Edy Dani

Edy is a Maritime professional with more than 18 years’ of experience in ports, shipping operations and customs development.

Bill Chalmers

Bill is a Port Specialist and a Master Mariner who has been involved in the maritime logistics business for nearly 50 years.

Martin Mannion

Martin has over 30 years of professional experience in planning, design and supervision of maritime projects right around the world.

Mike Nicholson

Mike is a Master Mariner and Harbour Master and Pilot with more than 40 years in the Maritime Sector including 15 years of sea-going experience.

Andrew Francis

Andrew is a career professional with more than 40 years of experience in ports and shipping operations and development.

Steve Davies

Steve has held a variety of management and senior management positions in both Statutory UK Harbour Authorities and private stevedoring companies.

Global Projects

Portia has contributed to the development of ports around the world for more than 40 years, participating in a wide range of projects embracing all aspects of port work.