Liquid bulk & chemical supply chain training.
A structured, self-paced online training designed to help you build practical understanding across the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain.
Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced professional, this program helps you accelerate learning and develop more resilient supply chains.
petchem premium
$699
Structured self-paced training for flexible, independent learning
- Expert-led, on-demand video lessons
- 8 modules covering the full supply chain
- 60+ structured units
- Resources, tasks, and knowledge checks
- Videos include English subtitles
- Integrated online notebook
- Progress tracking and achievements
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access
- Subject to terms & conditions
- All prices in USD
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Build a broader understanding of the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain
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Strengthen your capabilities and improve decision-making
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Follow a structured path instead of learning through trial and error
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Access the training anytime, from anywhere
At your own pace
Learn independently with full flexibility
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Practical, experience-based training designed for real-world application
I learned all of this over more than 25 years in the industry. The benefit for you is that you don’t need to spend the same time, cost, and effort to build this understanding. This training provides a structured path to develop practical knowledge and build more resilient liquid bulk and chemical supply chains.
How do you know if this training is a good fit for you?
Young Talent
You want to make a career in the liquid bulk & chemical supply chain.
You need a practical training that you can apply immediately.
You are hungry to move up the career ladder.
Traders & Commercial Staff
You are a trader, and also need to understand the liquid bulk & chemical supply chain.
You need to comprehend shipping and logistics to create a competitive commercial advantage.
You need to align trading and logistics to avoid costly mistakes.
Supply Chain Professionals
You are involved in one segment of the industry, and need a better understanding of the whole supply chain.
You need to optimize your supply chain operations and create efficiencies.
You need to work closely with your commercial team to align commercial and supply chain activities.
See what's inside the course
Module 1
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Introduction to petrochemicals, major petrochemicals, and their use in daily life.
Advantage of understanding petchem flows.
Spot versus term contracts, incoterms, terms a& conditions, pricing methodology, typical nomination procedures, and letter of credit.
Introduction to setting up a supply chain.
Commercial versus logistics contracts.
Module 2
CHEMICAL PARCEL TANKERS
Type of tankers, chemical parcel tankers, and introduction to Marpol & IBC Code.
Chartering, ship broking, charter party, COA, Spot, and Time Charters.
Vessel scheduling, ship agents, tank cleaning, voyage planning, and operations.
Laytime and demurrage.
Tanker risk assessment and vetting.
Market dynamics.
Module 3 (Bonus)
BILL OF LADING
Introduction to the Bill of Lading.
Delivering against a letter of Indemnity (LOI).
Risks against delivering against a Bill of Lading.
Module 4
TANK STORAGE
Type of tank terminals, services, and typical contract duration.
Basic tank design introduction, tank capacity, and terminal interfaces.
Tank terminal challenges, scheduling, and optimization.
The players, contracting, and revenue breakdown.
Terminal risk assessment and selection.
Market dynamics.
Module 5 (Bonus)
PRODUCT LOSS CONTROL
Introduction to product losses and where they come from.
Product losses at tank terminals.
Shortage claims against tanker vessels.
Product loss mitigation.
Module 6
SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION
Review of logistics services and introduction to container shipping.
Regulations and introduction to the IMDG Code.
The use of drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers.
The use of tank containers & flexitanks, including selection process, regulations, and market dynamics.
Module 7
RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS
Reducing shipping costs with commercial swaps.
Inventory management review.
Transport mode selection for your supply chain, reviewing lead times, transport cost, shipping volumes, demurrage, detention, and safety risks.
Strategy exercise to put it all together.
Module 8
HEALTH & SAFETY
Introduction to safety culture, safety management systems, emergency response, and crisis communication.
Contingency planning and your plan B.
Making health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) a top priority.
SUCCESS
CERTIFICATE DOWNLOAD
Congratulations! You will now have the skills and resources you need to take your career or business in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take to complete?
New content is gradually released during the first month from the time of sign up. You can complete the training within one month, but you can study at your own pace.
How long can I access the course?
You will have access for the lifetime of the course. It means that you will have access for as long as we continue to run the training and service. You will have guaranteed access for at least one year after your enrollment.
Is there a live component to the course?
This is a fully self-paced program and does not include live sessions.
If you are looking for live interaction and guided learning, please refer to the Cohort Bootcamp.
Is this a good fit for me?
If you are interested in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain, then yes!
Will this course teach me how to become a trader?
No, that is not the focus of our training. However, we share a lot of experience and tools that can help increase a trader’s performance.
What products do you cover?
We don’t cover specific products in our training. People involved in the liquid bulk supply chain of base chemicals, specialty chemicals, edible oils, and base oils, for example, can all benefit from this training.
What kind of material and equipment do I need?
You require a tablet, laptop, or computer, and a good internet connection. You should have access to viewing the internet, including social media platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, for example, as we use these services for streaming our videos and sharing external links.
Do you have a refund policy?
I have given you lots of information upfront for you to make a really good decision about if this is a good fit for you before you enroll into the course. I guarantee you’ll have all the support, resources, and tools you’ll need, but I cannot guarantee you’ll actually use them, nor can I make a guarantee to your future success. Only you can do that! For these two reasons, I do not offer refunds on course enrollment fees.
your program trainer
Who is Rudi?
Rudi Stalmans is the founder of ener8, supporting industry professionals with practical methods to build resilient and scalable liquid bulk and chemical supply chains.
In addition to training, he advises companies across commercial, operational, and supply chain domains.
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petchem premium
$699
Structured self-paced training for flexible, independent learning
- Expert-led, on-demand video lessons
- 8 modules covering the full supply chain
- 60+ structured units
- Resources, tasks, and knowledge checks
- Videos include English subtitles
- Integrated online notebook
- Progress tracking and achievements
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access
- Subject to terms & conditions
- All prices in USD