LOGISTICS · MARITIME · 1-YEAR DIPLOMA AFTER PLUS TWO
Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management in Kochi
The Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management is a 1-year diploma at Futurewings Academy, Kochi, that students can join after Plus Two. It gives a deep understanding of logistics and the maritime industry: port management, cargo handling and vessel logistics, shipping documentation, warehouse and inventory management and supply chain management, with industrial visits to ports and warehouses, communicative English, personality development and placement assistance.
1 yearPlus Two (12th), any streamClassroom · Ernakulam South, Kochi1-year diplomas from ₹1,06,200Placement assistance
Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management at a glance
If you have finished Plus Two and want a career around ports, ships and cargo, this is the programme to look at. Over one year you learn how ports and vessels are managed, how shipping documents and customs work, how warehouses run and how supply chains are planned, in a city whose port and container terminal give you the real thing on your doorstep.
Classes are at our Ernakulam South campus and include visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses, talks by logistics professionals and the communicative English and personality development classes that make interviews easier.
| Course | Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management |
| Level | 1-year diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Eligibility | Plus Two (12th), any stream |
| Mode & campus | Classroom training with industrial visits, at Futurewings Academy, CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016 |
| Next batch | Contact us for the next start date. Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed). |
| Fees | ₹1,06,200 to ₹3,18,600 incl. 18% GST, depending on the certification package; easy EMI available |
| Certification | RSDCA / NSDC / SDCC certification packages; programmes associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Logistics Skill Council |
| Admission | Merit-based, no entrance exam: free counselling, short interview, confirm your seat |
| Placement assistance | CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals |
Who should join
- Plus Two students from any stream who want a maritime or logistics career without a 3-year degree
- Students interested in ports, shipping lines and container terminals
- Candidates targeting shipping agencies, freight forwarders and port operators in Kochi
- Anyone planning a logistics career in the Gulf, where port and freight hiring is strong
What the course includes
- Maritime operations: port management, cargo handling, vessel logistics
- Shipping documentation
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Communicative English classes
- Personality development
- Industrial talks by logistics professionals
- Industrial visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses
What you’ll learn in the Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management
The modules below expand the course outline published by Futurewings Academy. Your counsellor can share the detailed module plan and timetable for the current batch.
Maritime operations
How ports and vessels work.
- Port management and terminal operations
- Cargo handling and container operations
- Vessel logistics and ship agency work
Shipping documentation
The paperwork behind every shipment.
- Bills of lading and shipping documents
- Export-import procedures
- Customs clearance basics
Warehouse & inventory management
Storage, stock and dispatch.
- Warehouse layout and storage systems
- Inventory control and stock counts
- Order processing
Logistics & supply chain management
Planning the flow of goods.
- Procurement to delivery
- Transport planning and freight basics
- Supply chain coordination
Transport modes & freight
Sea, air, road and rail.
- Choosing the right mode
- Freight forwarding workflow
- Freight costing basics
Communicative English
Confident written and spoken English.
- Business emails and documentation
- Spoken English and presentations
- Telephone etiquette
Personality development & placement preparation
Getting interview-ready.
- Professional etiquette and grooming
- Mock interviews and CV preparation
- Industry talks and industrial visits
How you’ll train at Futurewings
Every course mixes classroom teaching with the practice, exposure and coaching that employers expect, taught by IATA-trained faculty at our Ernakulam South campus.
Documentation practice
You work with real formats: bills of lading, freight-forwarding paperwork, customs and supply-chain documents.
Industrial visits
Visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses in and around Kochi, one of India's busiest port cities.
Industry talks
Sessions by working logistics professionals on how ports, forwarders and warehouses actually run.
English & personality development
Communicative English classes and personality development, so you can handle customers, agents and interviews with confidence.
Placement assistance for this course includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals. See Placements for where our students aim to work.
Careers after the Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management
Ports, shipping agencies, container terminals, freight forwarders and warehouses recruit freshers for coordination, documentation and operations roles, and Kochi's maritime cluster makes it one of the best places in India to start. Placement assistance prepares you for those interviews.
Roles you can apply for
Shipping coordinatorPort operations assistantFreight executiveExport-import documentation officerWarehouse supervisorLogistics planner
Typical employers: ports and shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers, warehouses and distribution centres, and e-commerce logistics companies. Our placement assistance helps you prepare and refers you to recruiters; selection is always the employer’s decision.
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Fees, EMI and admission
Fees & EMI
Our 1-year diplomas range from ₹1,06,200 to ₹3,18,600, including 18% GST, depending on the course and the certification package you choose. Ask our counsellor for this course's exact fee and EMI plan.
Each course is offered in certification packages: RSDCA (Regional Skill Development and Certification Authority), NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and SDCC (Skill Development Council Canada), singly or combined. Futurewings programmes are associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Logistics Skill Council. Your counsellor will explain which package suits your goals.
How to join: 4 steps
No entrance exam · merit-based admission
- Enquire. Call, WhatsApp or send the form on this page. We reply within 2 working hours.
- Free counselling. A counsellor checks your qualification and goals and confirms this is the right course for you.
- Short interview. A friendly conversation about your communication skills and interests. There is no entrance exam.
- Confirm your seat. Choose your certification package and EMI plan, submit your documents and join the next batch.
Parents and students are welcome to book a free campus visit or join the free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST, on Google Meet (English and Malayalam).
Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management: FAQs
Quick answers to what students and parents ask us most about this course.
Who can join the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Maritime Management?
Plus Two (12th) pass in any stream: science, commerce, humanities or vocational. Graduates and working professionals are welcome too. There is no entrance exam; admission is merit-based after a free counselling session and a short interview.
How long is the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Maritime Management, and where are classes held?
The course runs for 1 year. Classes are held at our campus in Ernakulam South, Kochi (CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge), and include industrial visits. Contact us for the next batch start date; our office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed).
What does the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Maritime Management cost?
Our 1-year diplomas range from ₹1,06,200 to ₹3,18,600, including 18% GST, depending on the course and the certification package you choose. Ask our counsellor for this course's exact fee and EMI plan. See Admissions & EMI for how payments work, or WhatsApp us for the exact fee of your package.
Is there an entrance exam for admission?
No. Admission is merit-based with no entrance exam. After a free counselling session there is a short, friendly interview about your communication skills and interests, and then you confirm your seat.
What is the difference between this diploma and the PG Diploma in Shipping and Logistics?
This Advanced Diploma is for students joining after Plus Two and has a stronger maritime focus. The PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management is for graduates.
Is this a merchant navy or seafaring course?
No. This diploma prepares you for shore-based roles in ports, shipping agencies, freight forwarding and logistics. It does not train seafarers or issue maritime licences.
Is there a Malayalam guide to logistics courses?
Yes. Read ഷിപ്പിംഗ് & ലോജിസ്റ്റിക്സ് കോഴ്സ് കൊച്ചി, or visit our Malayalam FAQ page.
What jobs can I apply for after the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Maritime Management?
Our placement assistance prepares you for roles such as shipping coordinator, port operations assistant, freight executive, export-import documentation officer, warehouse supervisor and logistics planner, with ports and shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers, warehouses and distribution centres, and e-commerce logistics companies. Placement assistance includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals.
Can my parents and I ask questions before joining?
Yes. Book a free counselling session or campus visit, or join our free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST on Google Meet, held in English and Malayalam for students and parents.
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Enquire about the Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management
Tell us your qualification and goals. We reply within 2 working hours with the next batch date, your fee package and EMI options.
- Free career counselling, in person or on WhatsApp
- No entrance exam
- Campus visits welcome for students and parents
- Free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4 PM IST
Futurewings Academy for Professional Training and Placements
CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016
+91 82813 20702 · info@futurewingsacademy.com
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