Sea Logistics Summer Internship

Its more than a job

With us, you will get to know the diverse world of logistics. Whether its delivering equipment for our favorite sport or transporting sensitive components for the smartphones we use every day – you make an important contribution to lifes small and big moments. Your work at Kuehne+Nagel has more impact than you can imagine.

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Ever wonder how your sneakers, smartphone, favorite snacks, or life‑saving medicines travel across oceans to reach you? As a Sea Logistics Summer Intern, you’ll explore how global trade really works behind the scenes—at Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s top global 3PL companies.

This immersive internship program runs 10 to 16 weeks, depending on your academic schedule, and offers hands-on exposure to the fast-paced world of sea logistics and ocean freight forwarding. You’ll learn directly from industry professionals, collaborate with a cohort of fellow interns, and gain real-world experience using logistics technology and systems that power global supply chains. Along the way, you’ll participate in networking events, executive speaker sessions, and structured learning activities designed to help you grow personally and professionally.

How you create impact

• Integrate into a team within one of our major business units – Sea Logistics
• Learn Kuehne + Nagel systems, terminology, and business solutions used in day-to-day global operations
• Assist with operational and administrative activities related to sea freight logistics
• Participate in internship program experiences, including guest speakers, intern lunches, and check-in meetings
• Track your learning progress using program resources and feedback
• Develop and present a final internship presentation showcasing your experience and key takeaways
  
  

What we would like you to bring

• Rising senior or recent graduate, preferreably in relevant majors include supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
• A positive attitude with curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn and grow
  
  

Applicants need to fully complete all application questions to be considered for a Summer Internship opportunity. Please note that summer interns are not eligible for full time employee benefits. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Whats in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is $20. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.



Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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