Master’s in Logistics and Freight Forwarding Chain Risk Management Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Logistics and Freight Forwarding Supply Chain Risk Management Engineering. 12 modules covering global supply chains, freight forwarder liability, international trade and customs, risk analysis, disruption modelling, supply chain security, logistics insurance, continuity, digitalisation, claims and sustainability, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the structure and vulnerabilities of supply chains.
Interpret the liability of freight forwarders and logistics operators.
Identify and model logistics disruption risks.
Implement supply chain security management systems.
Design insurance programmes tailored to logistics.
Prepare continuity and resilience plans.
Integrate sustainability and compliance criteria into supplier management.
Who it's for
- Supply chain risk managers in manufacturing, distribution and retail.
- Logistics security managers responsible for warehouses and transport.
- Logistics insurance underwriters covering forwarders and operators.
- Resilience analysts modelling disruptions and recovery.
- Customs compliance managers handling trade controls and AEO status.
- Supply chain consultants advising on risk and continuity.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work for freight forwarders.
What you'll work with
- ISO 28000:2022 (supply chain security management systems)
- ISO 22301:2019 (business continuity management systems)
- Incoterms 2020 (international trade delivery terms)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 (electronic freight transport information, eFTI)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (corporate sustainability due diligence)
- ISO 14083:2023 (greenhouse gas emissions of transport chains)
- CMR Convention (international carriage of goods by road)
- AnyLogic
- SAP S/4HANA
- Resilinc
- Python
- Power BI
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Structure of supply chains1.2Stakeholders: shippers, freight forwarders and operators1.3Physical, documentary and financial flows1.4Ports, hubs and logistics corridors1.5Just in time versus just in case1.6Supplier concentration1.7Recent disruptions1.8Logistics performance indicators1.9End-to-end visibility1.10Case study: supply chain map of a manufacturer
2.1Role of the freight forwarder2.2Forwarder as agent or as carrier2.3FIATA standard trading conditions2.4FIATA multimodal bill of lading (FBL)2.5Liability in multimodal transport2.6Liability regimes by mode2.7Limits and loss of the right to limit2.8Customs agents and representation2.9Customer claims2.10Workshop: liability analysis of a multimodal shipment
3.1Incoterms 20203.2Documentary credits3.3The Union Customs Code3.4Authorised Economic Operator3.5Special customs procedures3.6Sanctions and export controls3.7Dual-use goods3.8Trade compliance3.9Risk of embargoes and detentions3.10Practical exercise: risk matrix by Incoterm
4.1Taxonomy of logistics risks4.2Supplier risks4.3Transport and warehouse risks4.4Geopolitical risks4.5Natural and climate risks4.6Cyber risks in logistics4.7Reputational and ESG risks4.8Multi-tier supplier mapping4.9Single point of failure analysis4.10Case study: risk map of a logistics operator
5.1Time to recover and time to survive5.2Discrete event simulation5.3Supply network models5.4Scenario analysis5.5Monte Carlo simulation of delays5.6Safety stocks and risk5.7Supply chain digital twin5.8Resilience indicators5.9Sensitivity analysis5.10Lab: simulation of a port disruption
6.1ISO 28000 security management6.2TAPA FSR and TSR standards6.3Cargo theft and modus operandi6.4Secure routes and parking6.5Seals and tracking6.6Warehouse security6.7Carrier identity fraud6.8Smuggling and shipment contamination6.9Security audits6.10Practical exercise: TAPA audit of a warehouse
7.1Cargo insurance7.2Freight forwarder's liability7.3Logistics operator's liability7.4Warehouse and stock insurance7.5Contingent business interruption7.6Trade credit insurance7.7Customs insurance and bonds7.8Integrated logistics programmes7.9Valuation and deductibles7.10Case study: insurance programme for a freight forwarder
8.1Business continuity according to ISO 223018.2Business impact analysis8.3Supplier diversification8.4Nearshoring and reshoring8.5Logistics contingency plans8.6Reserve capacity8.7Contracts with force majeure clauses8.8Crisis management8.9Simulation exercises8.10Workshop: continuity plan for a port closure
9.1TMS and WMS systems9.2Real-time visibility9.3IoT and container sensors9.4Electronic transport documents9.5eFTI in the EU9.6Blockchain in logistics9.7Predictive analytics of delays9.8Cybersecurity of logistics platforms9.9Data for underwriting9.10Practical exercise: risk dashboard with IoT data
10.1Notification and reservations to the carrier10.2Cargo surveys10.3Shortages and theft10.4Temperature damage10.5Delays and consequential losses10.6Recoveries and subrogation10.7Litigation with carriers10.8Loss ratio indicators10.9Prevention based on claims10.10Case study: pharmaceutical cargo claim
11.1Supply chain due diligence11.2The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive11.3Logistics carbon footprint11.4ISO 14083 on transport emissions11.5Forced labour and human rights11.6The EU Deforestation Regulation11.7Sustainability reporting11.8Reputational risks11.9Responsible procurement11.10Practical exercise: ESG assessment of logistics suppliers
12.1Selection of the supply chain12.2Mapping of stakeholders and flows12.3Risk identification12.4Disruption modelling12.5Mitigation and continuity plan12.6Insurance programme12.7Cost analysis12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AnyLogic, SAP S/4HANA, Resilinc, Python and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: simulation of supply chain disruptions, security audits of warehouses and transport, and design of insurance programmes for freight forwarders. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 28000:2022, ISO 22301:2019, Incoterms 2020, Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code), Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 (eFTI), Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on corporate sustainability due diligence, ISO 14083:2023 and the CMR Convention.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with AnyLogic, SAP S/4HANA, Resilinc, Python and Power BI, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a suitable computer and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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