Shipping Management Courses: As the name suggests, shipping management revolves around the management of ships. It is a vital branch of the maritime industry. Shipping management includes traffic of cargoes, such as oil tankers, dry bulk carriers, container carriers, ferries, passenger ships, and many more. The shipping line operates the ship’s cargoes for commercial purposes. There are government and private operators. Shipping operators manage over 89% of global trade and commerce.