A Diploma in Maritime Transport and Logistics Management prepares students for shore-based roles in shipping, ports, clearing and forwarding, cargo handling, freight operations and supply chain services. Students learn how goods move through ports and transport networks, and how to manage shipping documentation and logistics decisions.
What you will study
- Shipping operations, documentation and international trade.
- Port and terminal operations and cargo handling.
- Freight forwarding, customs procedures and multimodal logistics.
- Shipping economics, maritime law and marine insurance.
- Transport safety, security and environmental responsibilities.
- Warehouse operations, communication, management and information technology.
Entry requirements and course duration
Many diploma-level TVET programmes require a KCSE mean grade of Cā or an accepted equivalent, though exact admission grades and progression pathways differ by awarding body and institution. Duration can vary by modules, assessment structure and industrial attachment. Obtain the current course outline before applying.
Where can you study?
Maritime and logistics training is offered by a range of Kenyan institutions. Examples to investigate include Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa and other maritime or TVET colleges listed by the appropriate regulator. The Kenya Maritime Authority published an updated approved maritime training-institution list dated October 14, 2026. A school offering a similarly named diploma is not automatically approved for every maritime or seafarer qualification.
How to verify a college
- Check the exact legal name and campus in the TVET Authority’s licensed-institution register.
- For maritime or seafarer training, check the Kenya Maritime Authority’s approved training list.
- Confirm the awarding or examining organisation and the diploma’s qualification level.
- Ask whether a required industrial attachment is arranged or supported.
- Request written tuition, assessment, practical training and other fees.
Career opportunities
- Shipping agency and cargo documentation assistant.
- Freight forwarding and clearing operations.
- Port operations and terminal logistics.
- Warehouse and distribution coordination.
- Procurement, transport and supply chain support.
- Import-export operations and maritime customer service.
How to apply
Choose an accredited programme, confirm the entry requirements and submit your academic documents using the institution’s official admissions channel. Review the course’s delivery mode, location, costs and examination arrangements. If your intended career requires a seafarer’s certificate, ask the Kenya Maritime Authority about the specific training and certification required.
Official sources and useful links
- KMA approved maritime training institutions, October 2026
- Kenya Maritime Authority seafarer training resources
- TVETA registered and licensed colleges
