A shipping and logistics course trains you to move cargo by sea and to manage the wider supply chain around it: ports, vessels, freight, documentation and distribution. It combines maritime shipping knowledge with logistics operations, so you learn both how goods cross oceans and how they reach the final customer. Entry is a Class 12 pass in any stream, and you can study it as a diploma or as a BBA or MBA in Shipping and Logistics. Chennais Amirta Logistics College offers a shipping and logistics course with internships and a placement promise on successful completion, subject to institutional terms and conditions. Careers include shipping coordinator, port operations executive, freight coordinator and logistics executive.
What is a shipping and logistics course?
A shipping and logistics course brings together two connected fields. Shipping is the movement of cargo by sea, through ports, shipping lines and vessels. Logistics is the wider job of planning and moving goods across all transport modes to the customer. Studied together, they prepare you for the part of the supply chain where international trade actually happens, because most of the world’s cargo travels by sea.
India makes this a practical choice. The country has a long coastline, major ports such as Chennai, Ennore, Mumbai and Mundra, and a growing export economy, so people who understand shipping and logistics are needed across ports, shipping lines, freight companies and exporters.
What is the shipping and logistics course syllabus?
The syllabus pairs maritime and port topics with core logistics skills. The table below shows the main areas you can expect across diploma and degree levels.
| Area | What you learn |
| Shipping and maritime basics | Vessels, shipping lines, containerisation and sea routes |
| Port and terminal operations | How ports load, unload, store and clear cargo |
| Freight and documentation | Bills of lading, shipping bills and cargo documentation |
| Import and export procedures | Customs clearance, incoterms and international trade rules |
| Logistics and distribution | Transport planning, warehousing and last-mile delivery |
| Supply chain technology | Tracking systems and shipping and logistics software |
How long is a shipping and logistics course, and what are the fees?
Duration depends on the level. A diploma can run from six months to two years, a BBA takes three years, and an MBA takes two years. Eligibility across these is a Class 12 pass in any stream for the diploma and degree courses.
Fees vary by level and duration, with short diplomas costing less than multi-year degrees. For the exact current fee of each Chennais Amirta course, contact the admissions team. Diploma certification is provided as per the Government of India-linked course framework, and degree certification runs through the B.Voc pathway in association with St. Joseph University. To go straight to the shipping-focused programme, see the diploma in logistics and shipping.
Who should do a supply chain management course, and what are the fees?
Eligibility is a Class 12 pass in any stream for the diploma and degree courses, so you do not need a specific background to begin. The course suits school-leavers wanting a practical career, graduates moving into supply chain roles, and working people who want to formalise their experience.
Fees depend on the level and duration. Short diplomas cost less than multi-year degrees, and degree fees include the value of internships and the final qualification. For the exact current fee of each Chennais Amirta course, contact the admissions team. Diploma certification is provided as per the Government of India-linked course framework, and degree certification runs through the B.Voc pathway in association with St. Joseph University.
What careers and salaries follow a shipping and logistics course?
Shipping and logistics sits inside one of India’s largest employment sectors, with a workforce of about 2.2 crore and a projected need for roughly 47 lakh more workers by 2030, per the Logistics Sector Skill Council, reported by Logistics Insider. Sea trade also connects to a global talent pool, with international demand for trained maritime and logistics workers, as noted by The Manufacturing Frontier.
Entry roles include shipping coordinator, port operations executive, freight and documentation coordinator, and logistics executive. India-wide averages for supply chain and logistics roles, from Collegedunia, run from around ₹3.5 lakh per year at executive level towards ₹10 lakh and above at manager level with experience. For a fuller view of career paths, see the scope of logistics and supply chain management courses.
Interested in ports, shipping and cargo? Talk to our admissions team about the shipping and logistics course, or apply online. Call +91 93933 00400.
Why study shipping and logistics at Chennais Amirta?
Chennais Amirta is the logistics vertical of the Chennais Amirta Group, a career-focused education group operating since 2010 with more than 25,000 alumni across Hotel Management, Aviation, Nursing and now Logistics. Campuses run across Chennai (Chengalpattu), Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Vijayawada, and Chennai’s proximity to major ports gives shipping learners a real maritime setting.
The programmes are practical and job-focused: hands-on modules, internships as per the course structure with a stipend opportunity of up to ₹1.5 lakh during eligible internship periods, and a 100% placement promise on successful completion, subject to institutional terms and conditions. Sector employers such as Maersk, DP World, DHL and Blue Dart hire shipping and logistics talent of the kind these courses build.
Frequently asked questions
What is a shipping and logistics course?
It is a course that combines maritime shipping knowledge, such as ports, vessels and cargo documentation, with logistics skills such as transport planning and distribution, preparing you for international trade and supply chain roles.
What is the eligibility for a shipping and logistics course?
For the diploma and degree courses at Chennais Amirta, you need a Class 12 pass in any stream.
How long is a shipping and logistics course?
A diploma runs from six months to two years, a BBA takes three years, and an MBA takes two years.
What jobs can I get after a shipping and logistics course?
Roles include shipping coordinator, port operations executive, freight and documentation coordinator, and logistics executive, growing into supervisor and manager positions with experience.
Is shipping and logistics a good career in India?
Yes. The sector is projected to need about 47 lakh more workers by 2030, and shipping skills also connect to international demand, so trained entrants are sought after.
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