Sea Logistics Summer Internship
Kuehne+Nagel, Bensenville, IL, United States
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, preferably in relevant majors including 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
What's 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.
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), or any other characteristic protected by law. 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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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, preferably in relevant majors including 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
What's 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.
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), or any other characteristic protected by law. 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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