The ABMA Level 4 Diploma in Shipping and Logistics (RQF) is a regulated Level 4 qualification designed to develop learners’ knowledge of shipping practice, international maritime logistics and the wider logistics industry. The qualification is listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications under qualification number 603/3421/6, providing a recognised regulatory framework for learners studying shipping and logistics.

The course provides structured learning across essential areas of the shipping and logistics sector. Core subjects include Introduction to Shipping Practice and Introduction to International Maritime Logistics, while optional study areas allow learners to explore specialist topics including shipping insurance and salvage, movement of dangerous goods, overseas trade law, environmental issues and port operations. This combination supports a broader understanding of maritime transport, cargo movement, international trade and port-related activities.

The ABMA Level 4 Diploma in Shipping and Logistics (RQF) is particularly relevant to learners seeking knowledge applicable to shipping, freight forwarding, maritime logistics, port operations, cargo management and related international supply chain environments. Its curriculum connects shipping theory with industry-focused subject areas, enabling learners to examine how goods, vessels, logistics services and international trading activities interact.

For UK and international learners, the qualification provides a structured pathway for developing specialist knowledge in shipping and logistics and can support progression into further learning or relevant professional roles, subject to individual experience and employer or institution requirements.