International Freight Forwarding Trainee

1 month ago


Esbjerg, Denmark Blue Water Shipping AS Full time

Would you like to join the fast-paced world of freight forwarding? Don't miss this chance to kick-start your career and work alongside experienced professionals all around world and make a difference in the world of global trade.

As an International Freight Forwarding Trainee at Blue Water Shipping, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in several aspects of the industry. Whether you're coordinating shipments, managing logistics operations, or developing new business opportunities, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic and constantly evolving field.

Join a recognised global company and expand your network internationally
We are a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation of professionals skilled to offer complete and tailor-made solutions to any shipping and transport requirement anywhere in the world.

You’ll be part of a widely recognised two-year learning journey, providing numerous career opportunities. The program offers international expertise by working in a global organisation, developing talent and skills. We will boost your development by providing you with the tools and training to become an expert in the industry by engaging in a team of professional colleagues.

I moved from Houston to Guyana for the traineeship, which allowed me to experience Blue Water's interesting development in the country. We deal with big customers and volumes here; it's a different business side compared to Houston. Being able to work in two countries, broaden your horizons and experience new cultures makes you grow both personally and professionally. If you are new to the freight forwarding industry, the traineeship is a great way to gain experience in a wide range of aspects.” - Gabriel Matos, BWS Trainee, First year in Houston, USA, second year in Georgetown, Guyana.

Two years of rapid career progression
Our trainee program is tailored to kick-start your career and future opportunities for a rewarding international career in freight forwarding and useful skills valued in many different functions in logistics, transport and supply chain industry.

The program splits into two main stages:

  • The first 12 months you are working at the office in Georgetown.
  • The next 12 months you are working in one of our worldwide offices.

During the two years program there will be seven weeks of schooling, which will be a combination of physical classroom training in Denmark at the Blue Water Academy and online training from home. The program will give you the opportunity to connect solid practical experience in the office with theoretical knowledge. All teaching will be in English.

A unique career in an international setting
We are looking for 4 motivated and curious young professionals ready to embark on an exciting learning experience. You don’t need any experience from the industry, as you will learn everything required for the job. But we require that you:

  • Completed secondary school or equivalent.
  • Are fluent in English and local language

Make sure you have prepared your CV and a motivational letter telling us why you are applying for the trainee position at Blue Water Shipping. Please send your application in English.

Information:
In Blue Water Shipping, we have an ongoing hiring process. Send your application along with your CV soonest to ensure one of the coveted trainee positions at Blue Water Shipping.

We are looking very much forward to seeing your application.

Together we create solutions
Since the company’s founding almost half a century ago, our ambition has been to provide clients with the best service and highest quality in the industry. Our foundation is knowledge, decades of experience and dedicated employees.

Today, Blue Water is represented with more than 80 offices worldwide combining strong global network with local expertise. Every day our 2500 employees and 6 distinct business units present a broad range of offers from standardized services delivered with optimal user and customer focus, to tailor made projects with co-created solutions for unique customer needs.

Department: Jennifer Falconer

Deadline: 14 April 2024

Location: Georgetown, Guyana



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