Customs Summer Internship

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

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* This immersive internship program runs 10 to 16 weeks, depending on your academic schedule, and provides hands‑on exposure to the dynamic world of customs brokerage, trade compliance, and international logistics support. Internship experiences vary by location and training program, allowing interns to gain exposure to different aspects of Customs Operations and Trade Services, such as compliance support, customer coordination, process documentation, project‑based initiatives, or customs‑related data and reporting.

You'll learn directly from experienced customs professionals, collaborate with fellow interns across the country, and gain real‑world exposure to the tools, processes, and regulatory frameworks that support compliant cross‑border trade into the United States. Along the way, you'll participate in networking events, executive speaker sessions, and structured learning activities designed to help you grow both professionally and personally.

** How you create impact*
* + Integrate into a team within one of our major business units - Customs & Trade Services

+ Participate in a location‑specific training program focused on areas such as:

+ Customs brokerage operations and clearance processes (observational and support‑based)

+ Import compliance fundamentals, trade regulations, and documentation requirements

+ Customer support and shipment coordination

+ Project based trade initiatives (e.g., process improvement, audit preparation, reporting, or compliance research)

+ Data, systems, or customs technology support (non‑transactional)

+ Learn Kuehne+Nagel customs terminology, workflows, and standard operating procedures

+ Assist with operational, analytical, or administrative tasks that support customs specialists, such as document review preparation, data validation, reporting, and process documentation

+ Support compliance activities without conducting Customs business, including no direct system filings, transmissions, or filing decisions

+ Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, customer care, and trade compliance)

+ Participate in internship program activities, including guest speakers, intern events, and regular check‑ins

+ Track your learning progress through structured program resources and feedback

+ Develop and deliver a final internship presentation highlighting your experience, learning outcomes, and key takeaways

+ Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, customer care, and trade compliance)

+ Participate in internship program activities, including guest speakers, intern events, and regular check‑ins

+ Track your learning progress through structured program resources and feedback

+ Develop and deliver a final internship presentation highlighting your experience, learning outcomes, 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._

** What's in it for you*
* At Kuehne+Nagel we strive…