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Rhenus

Global freight, warehousing, logistics provider

Shipping Merchant Apprentice

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 12
InternshipBremen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have completed Mittlere Reife or (Fach-)Hochschulreife, with good grades particularly in mathematics, German, English, and geography.
  • Have business acumen and an interest in shipping.
  • Be willing to provide personal customer service and engage openly with others.
  • Demonstrate negotiation strength and assertiveness.
  • Demonstrate communication, teamwork, organizational ability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize the transport of goods by sea.
  • Find and broker ships or cargo, and ensure optimal utilization of ships.
  • Ensure freight documents are complete and record ship-movement and cargo-handling data in detail.
  • Analyze transport and cargo markets, develop market-appropriate service offerings, and advise customers.
  • Communicate with onboard personnel and other service providers in the maritime transport and port industries.
  • Upon good performance, the employer offers a guaranteed opportunity to continue employment after completing the apprenticeship.

About the Company

Rhenus

Global freight, warehousing, logistics provider

Rhenus coordinates road, air, and ocean freight, contract logistics, warehousing, and port and inland waterway services from hundreds of locations worldwide to move goods for customers across many industries. By combining multimodal transport with warehousing and value-added services, it offers end-to-end supply chain solutions that include inventory management and distribution. Its global footprint and broad service mix, along with being part of the Rethmann group, lets it deliver integrated logistics with industry-specific expertise. Its goal is to help customers move and manage goods efficiently and reliably worldwide, optimizing supply chains and connecting producers with markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Holzwickede, Germany
Founded
1912

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