The Valenciaport Foundation integrates the logistics-port specialization as an official optional subject in vocational training.

 

La Fundación Valenciaport has marked a milestone in sector training by making its logistics and port specialization program an official optional subject of Vocational trainingThis initiative, launched in Valencia responds to the entry into force of the new Vocational Training Law, integrating critical technical knowledge into Higher Education curricula to improve the competitiveness of local talent.

 

An educational model aligned with foreign trade

 

After five years of public-private collaboration, the subject "Port Logistics Immersion and its Management Tools" is formally incorporated into the cycles of Customs y Transport and logisticsThe aim is to equip students with real-world skills demanded by companies in the sector, such as the handling of Specialized ERPs and the dominance of technical English port.

 

The opening ceremony was attended by Antonio Torregrosa, general director of the Fundación Valenciaport, who highlighted that students have access to a sector "extremely dynamic and generating constant opportunities", emphasizing the relevance of specialization in a globalized environment.

 

Labor and technological impact on the Port of Valencia

 

The training not only covers theory, but also focuses on fundamental operational tools such as Port Community System (PCS). According to Alfredo Soler, President of Propeller ValenciaThe logistics sector currently generates more than 50.000 jobs in the region, a figure that is expected to increase with the development of the future North Terminal.

 

The participating centers and key aspects of this new official training are detailed below:

 

Participating Vocational Training Centers	Areas of Specialization	Associates
IES Pere Boïl, IES Grao	Mastery of tools PCS y ERP	Autoridad Portuaria de València (APV)
CIPFP Ausiàs March	Technical maritime English	Propeller Valencia
CIPFP Mislata	Terminal and logistics management	Generalitat Valenciana

 

Academic and pedagogical implementation

 

Carmen Villar, head of studies of IES Pere BoïlHe emphasized that this step formalizes the jointly developed educational materials designed to meet the real needs of businesses. The program has been coordinated by Ana Rumbeu, Director of Training Fundación Valenciaport, and features the participation of technical experts such as Josep Sanz y Alexandre Sánchez.

 

• Comprehensive specialization: Aligned with the actual port operations.
• Employability: Direct focus on immediate job placement.
• Innovation: Use of digital port management systems in the classroom.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about port logistics specialization

Which training cycles are affected by this new optional subject?

It officially joins the cycles of Higher Degree in International Trade and in Transport and logistics in selected centers of Valencia.

What technological tools will students learn?

Students will specialize in the use of Port Community System (PCSand systems ERP specific uses by leading companies in the logistics sector.

What is the economic impact of the sector in Valencia?

The logistics and port sector generates more than 50.000 jobs en Valencia, with a projected growth linked to infrastructure such as the North Terminal.