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Shipping and logistics courses in Kochi
Quick answer: Laurus Institute does not sell a stand-alone “shipping course” — shipping is taught as a core part of its one-year PG Diploma and Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with SAP: sea and air freight forwarding, port and container operations at Cochin Port, customs documentation and warehousing, in person in Kochi, with placement support into freight-forwarding and shipping-agency desks. Fees and batch dates are quoted on enquiry: call 0484 4023484 or WhatsApp us.
What “shipping” means on a Kochi job desk
In Kochi, shipping jobs are shore jobs. A freight forwarder books space with a shipping line, prepares the bill of lading, moves the container through a CFS or ICD, files the shipping bill or bill of entry with customs and tracks the vessel until delivery. A shipping agency handles the line’s vessels, documentation and customer service at the port. Cochin Port, the Vallarpadam international container transhipment terminal and the airport cargo complex are where that work happens, and the companies around them hire operations staff every month. That desk, not the ship, is what the course trains you for.
The shipping modules inside the course
| Module | What you learn | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Freight forwarding | Air and sea export–import, booking, bills of lading, incoterms | Forwarders, NVOCCs, shipping agencies |
| Shipping and port operations | Container flow, CFS, ICD, port procedures at Cochin Port | Port operators, CFS/ICD, liner agencies |
| Customs documentation | Shipping bills, bill of entry, HS codes, clearance flow | Customs brokers, forwarders, exporters |
| Warehousing and inventory | Receiving, put-away, picking, stock control, WMS basics | CFS warehouses, e-commerce hubs, 3PLs |
| Transport planning | Route, fleet and last-mile planning; e-commerce logistics | Transporters, couriers, distribution |
| SAP MM (Materials Management) | Hands-on in the lab: purchase orders, goods receipt, inventory and vendor management | Any company running SAP |
| Excel and ERP for logistics | MIS reports, tracking sheets, the tools a desk actually uses | Every operations desk |
| Communication and interviews | Spoken English for the desk, mock interviews, CV building | Getting the first job |
SAP is taught in the institute’s own lab and is included in the fee. Practical exposure comes through the group’s own logistics operations and industrial visits; see what the SAP module covers.
Which course, and who can join
- PG Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with SAP — one year, any degree (B.Com, BBA, BA, B.Sc, B.Tech, BCA, final-year students). The route most graduates take into freight forwarding and shipping-agency roles.
- Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with SAP — up to one year, plus two of any stream. The same shipping and port modules; many continue to the PG Diploma after a degree.
- MBA + PG Diploma + SAP — for graduates who also want a university MBA alongside the PG Diploma.
Certificates on the one-year Diploma and PG Diploma come from Medhavi Skills University, STED Council and NSDC, plus a separate SAP certificate. There is no entrance exam and no maths requirement; see eligibility and duration.
Shipping and logistics jobs after the course
The roles Laurus students are placed into are freight forwarding operations, logistics coordinator, dispatch coordinator, warehouse supervisor, hub in-charge, supply chain analyst, documentation executive, shipping trainee and inside sales coordinator. Freight forwarding operations is the most common first role. Laurus has 400+ direct company tie-ups and has placed 4,000+ students since 2011; placement support means interview preparation and placement drives, not a guaranteed job with a third-party employer. Salary depends on the employer and role — a counsellor gives current figures. More on jobs after a logistics course.
Shipping course vs merchant navy: know the difference
Searches for “shipping courses” often mix two very different things. Merchant-navy programmes (DG Shipping approved, STCW, deck and engine cadets) train people to work on ships at sea. Laurus trains people for the offices, ports, container yards and warehouses that move the cargo — the shore side of shipping. If you want to sail, you need a DG Shipping approved maritime institute; if you want a career in Kochi’s freight, port and supply-chain companies, this is the course.
Questions students ask
Is there a separate shipping course at Laurus?
No. Shipping and port operations, freight forwarding and customs documentation are core modules inside the one-year PG Diploma and the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with SAP. You learn shipping as part of the whole supply chain, which is how Kochi employers hire.
Which course should I take for a shipping job?
Graduates of any stream take the PG Diploma with SAP. Plus two students take the Diploma. Both cover sea and air freight, bills of lading, container flow through CFS, ICD and Cochin Port, and customs clearance.
Do I need a merchant-navy or STCW certificate?
No. These are shore-side operations courses for the freight-forwarding, shipping-agency, port and warehouse desks, not seafaring courses. No DG Shipping or STCW certification is involved.
What jobs follow a shipping and logistics course?
Freight forwarding operations is the most common first role, followed by documentation executive, logistics coordinator, dispatch coordinator, shipping trainee and warehouse supervisor. Employers who have hired Laurus students include Flipkart, XpressBees, DMX Logistics, Galactico Express Solutions, AGS Logistics, Jayem Express Cargo, Logifex Freight Services and Meridian Express.
Where and when?
In person at North Kalamassery, Kochi, ten minutes from Aluva. Batches start several times a year; in 2026 batches began in January, June and September. Fees are quoted on enquiry.
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Last updated 29 September 2026. Laurus Institute, Karipai Road, North Kalamassery, Kochi 683104, Kerala. Phone 0484 4023484.