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Freight Forwarding Trainee - Miami

Energy, Ports & Projects - Blue Water Shipping
Miami, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of freight forwarding? This is your chance to start your career and work with experienced professionals from around the globe, making a real impact in international trade.

As a 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.

From Beginner To Freight Forwarding Professional Through Hands-on Experience

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.

The opportunity to try out so many different things gives me an all-around understanding of freight forwarding work and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds who I can now call my friends - it’s also beautiful to see us grow together during the programme.” - Victoria Mendes, Graduated BWS Trainee

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.

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 motivated and curious individuals who are ready to learn and take responsibility. You do not need prior experience in freight forwarding or logistics — we will provide the training and support needed to succeed.

Ideally, You

  • Have completed a high school diploma or equivalent education
  • Are fluent in spoken and written English
  • Are comfortable working with digital systems and administrative tasks
  • Approach new challenges with curiosity and a positive mindset

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. We value motivation, potential, and willingness to learn just as much as formal qualifications.

Information

Start date is September 1st or earlier and you will be located in our office in Miami.

As we review applications, we plan to invite qualified candidates for interviews while the posting may still be active.

So if the position has piqued your interest, we recommend that you don't hesitate to send in your application.

For this role, visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have work authorization in the United States.

Together we create solutions

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.

Since the company was founded in 1972, our ambition has been to provide clients with the best service and highest quality in the industry. We believe in strong and long-lasting relations. Today, we are represented with more than 2,700 employees in 80 offices worldwide.

We love to play as a team - and we play to win. Therefore, our employees are the key to our success. With frequent team bonding and welfare events, we embrace the culture of togetherness.

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