BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec0e1 DTSTART:20210628T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210628T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec120 DTSTART:20210629T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210629T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec126 DTSTART:20210630T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210630T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec12b DTSTART:20210701T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210701T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec12f DTSTART:20210702T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210702T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec134 DTSTART:20210703T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210703T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec138 DTSTART:20210704T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210704T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec13c DTSTART:20210705T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210705T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec141 DTSTART:20210706T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210706T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec146 DTSTART:20210707T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210707T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec14a DTSTART:20210708T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210708T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec14e DTSTART:20210709T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210709T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec153 DTSTART:20210710T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210710T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec158 DTSTART:20210711T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210711T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec15c DTSTART:20210712T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210712T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec160 DTSTART:20210713T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210713T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec164 DTSTART:20210714T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210714T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec169 DTSTART:20210715T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210715T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec16d DTSTART:20210716T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210716T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec172 DTSTART:20210717T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210717T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec176 DTSTART:20210718T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210718T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec17a DTSTART:20210719T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210719T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec17f DTSTART:20210720T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210720T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec183 DTSTART:20210721T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210721T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec187 DTSTART:20210722T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210722T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec18b DTSTART:20210723T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210723T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec190 DTSTART:20210724T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210724T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec194 DTSTART:20210725T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210725T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec198 DTSTART:20210726T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210726T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec19d DTSTART:20210727T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210727T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec1a1 DTSTART:20210728T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210728T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec1a5 DTSTART:20210729T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210729T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4db648ec1a9 DTSTART:20210730T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210730T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade e-learning course: Building Port Resilience Against P andemics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our behaviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep coun tries’ borders open for all forms of freight transport\, in particular p orts considered to be essential national assets.\n\nGovernments need to en sure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessar y interference with international traffic and trade\; in particular\, by r especting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the Inte rnational Health Regulations (IHR).\n\nObjectives\n\nThe target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pandemics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for an d alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a port\, port terminals \, and other seaport actors.\n\nThe main objectives of the course are to g uarantee the health of port workers and users\, to keep ports safe and ope rational during pandemics\, and to facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.\n\nTarget groups\n\nThe course is addressed t o all actors involved in international trade\, especially those involved w ith port operations. The course primary and secondary target population ar e representatives from the following organisations:\n\nPrimary target:\n\n \nPort authorities (those include middle and senior managers)\nPrivate por t management companies\nPort community operators (those include freight fo rwards\, hauliers\, customs agents\, ship agents)\nPort agents (those incl ude pilots\, harbour masters)\nLine ministries staff: Ministry of Transpor t\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce \n\n\nSecondary target:\n\n \nTrade facilitation committees\nPort safety and security officers\nTrade unions\nStevedores\nLocal authorities \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister usin g the link provided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.\n\nCourse str ucture\n\nThe course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2 021. It consists of a two-week online course followed by simulation exerci ses and a webinar. The estimated time needed to complete the course is abo ut 20 hours in total.\n\nThe online self-paced moderated course is structu red in four sections\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be taken into account by a port or port organisation in a pande mic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, t he psychological and emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the management of the flow of goods.\n\nA set of common recom mendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts of the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the worl d. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations work an d related mandate.\n<\;p>\;Rapid outbreak of a pandemic changes our be haviour and modifies the context in which economic sectors operate. It is crucial to keep countries’ borders open for all forms of freight transpo rt\, in particular ports considered to be essential national assets.<\;/ p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Governments need to ensure that health measures are i mplemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with internation al traffic and trade\; in particular\, by respecting the requirements of “free pratique” for ships under the International Health Regulations ( IHR).<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The target of UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Building Port Resilience Against Pande mics (BPR) special course is to support the implementation of measures and to prepare for and alleviate contingencies related to a pandemic in a por t\, port terminals\, and other seaport actors.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;T he main objectives of the course are to guarantee the health of port worke rs and users\, to keep ports safe and operational during pandemics\, and t o facilitate implementation of protocols to ensure health and safety.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Target groups<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course is addressed to all actors involved in international trade\, especially t hose involved with port operations. The course primary and secondary targe t population are representatives from the following organisations:<\;/p& gt\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li> \;Port authorities (those include middle and senior managers)<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Private port management companies<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\; Port community operators (those include freight forwards\, hauliers\, cust oms agents\, ship agents)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Port agents (those inc lude pilots\, harbour masters)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Line ministries s taff: Ministry of Transport\, Ministry of Health\, Ministry of Commerce&am p\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target:<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade facilitation committees<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Port safety and security officers<\;/li>\;\n<\;li >\;Trade unions<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Stevedores<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Local authorities&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h 4>\;Registration<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Register using the link prov ided and passcode BPR2021 until 25 June 2021.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;C ourse structure<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be delivered in English from 28 June–30 July 2021. It consists of a two-week online cou rse followed by simulation exercises and a webinar. The estimated time nee ded to complete the course is about 20 hours in total.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\ ;p>\;The online self-paced moderated course is structured in four sectio ns\, giving a precise and ordered view of the different aspects to be take n into account by a port or port organisation in a pandemic situation. It considers both a general vision and specific actions\, the psychological a nd emotional part related to workers\, the technological tools\, and also considers actions related to ensuring the main activity of a port in the m anagement of the flow of goods.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;A set of common recommendations will be developed after the course\, to mitigate impacts o f the current COVID-19 and future pandemics in port communities around the world. This policy advice will be reflected in UNCTAD 15 deliberations wo rk and related mandate.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-e-learning-course-building-port-resili ence-against-pandemics DTSTAMP:20260708T023032Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR