SHIPPING · LOGISTICS · 1-YEAR PG DIPLOMA
PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management in Kochi
The PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management is a 1-year postgraduate diploma at Futurewings Academy, Kochi, for graduates who want to work with ports, shipping agents, freight forwarders, warehouses or e-commerce logistics companies. It covers shipping operations, documentation, warehouse and inventory management and supply chain management, with industrial visits to ports and warehouses, communicative English, personality development and placement assistance, and is also offered in packages with a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand.
1 yearGraduates (any degree)Classroom · Ernakulam South, KochiFees from ₹1,12,100 incl. GSTPlacement assistance
PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management at a glance
Kochi is one of India's busiest port cities: Cochin Port, the International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vallarpadam and a large cluster of freight forwarders, shipping agents and warehouses sit within a few kilometres of our campus. This one-year PG diploma trains graduates for that industry, from port and vessel operations to customs documentation and supply chain planning.
The course is practical: you work with real shipping documents, visit ports, logistics hubs and warehouses, and hear from working logistics professionals, alongside communicative English and personality development classes that prepare you for interviews.
| Course | PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management |
| Level | 1-year pg diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Eligibility | Graduates (any degree) |
| 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 | ₹1,12,100 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
- Graduates from any discipline who want a career in shipping, logistics or supply chain
- Commerce, science and arts graduates who want an industry with steady hiring in Kochi and the Gulf
- Working professionals moving into logistics from sales, accounts or operations
- Anyone who wants the optional laptop or Thailand-trip package
What the course includes
- Shipping operations: ports, cargo handling, vessel management
- Documentation: bills of lading, freight forwarding, customs clearance
- 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
- Optional packages with a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand
What you’ll learn in the PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics 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.
Shipping operations
How cargo moves through ports and ships.
- Port operations and terminal handling
- Cargo types, containers and vessel management
- Shipping lines, agents and NVOCCs
Shipping documentation
The paperwork that moves the cargo.
- Bills of lading and shipping documents
- Freight forwarding procedures
- Customs clearance and compliance
Warehouse & inventory management
Storage done efficiently.
- Warehouse layout and storage systems
- Inventory control and stock accuracy
- Order processing and dispatch
Logistics & supply chain management
The end-to-end view.
- Procurement to delivery
- Demand forecasting and planning
- Supply chain coordination and KPIs
International trade & freight
Moving goods across borders.
- Incoterms and trade basics
- Transport modes: sea, air, road, rail
- Freight costing
Communicative English
Confident written and spoken English for agents, customers and interviews.
- Business emails and documentation
- Spoken English and presentations
- Telephone etiquette
Personality development
Grooming, confidence and interview practice.
- Professional etiquette
- Mock interviews
- CV preparation
Industry talks & industrial visits
Learning from the people and places that hire.
- Talks by logistics professionals
- Visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses
- Case studies
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 PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management
Ports, shipping agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses and e-commerce logistics companies recruit graduates with this training for coordination, documentation, planning and operations roles, in Kochi, the metros and the Gulf. Placement assistance prepares you for those interviews and refers you to employers.
Roles you can apply for
Shipping coordinatorFreight executiveExport-import documentation officerLogistics plannerSupply chain analystPort operations officerWarehouse supervisor
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
Fees for this course range from ₹1,12,100 to ₹3,18,600, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. The base package covers the full course; higher packages add more certifications, a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand. Easy EMI options are available.
The PG Diploma is also offered in packages that include a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand; the trip is part of the top package only.
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).
PG Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management: FAQs
Quick answers to what students and parents ask us most about this course.
Who can join the PG Diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management?
Graduates in any discipline. The course also suits working professionals who want to move into shipping, logistics or supply chain. There is no entrance exam; admission is merit-based after a free counselling session and a short interview.
How long is the PG Diploma in Shipping and Logistics 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 PG Diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management cost?
Fees for this course range from ₹1,12,100 to ₹3,18,600, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. The base package covers the full course; higher packages add more certifications, a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand. Easy EMI options are available. The PG Diploma is also offered in packages that include a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand; the trip is part of the top package only. 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.
Does the PG Diploma include the Thailand trip?
The international trip to Thailand is included in the top package (certifications plus laptop plus trip). The base package covers the full course without the trip. Your counsellor will show you each package and its fee.
How is this different from the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Maritime Management?
The PG Diploma is for graduates. The Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Maritime Management is a 1-year programme students can join after Plus Two, with a stronger maritime focus.
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 PG Diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management?
Our placement assistance prepares you for roles such as shipping coordinator, freight executive, export-import documentation officer, logistics planner, supply chain analyst, port operations officer and warehouse supervisor, 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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- 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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