What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Summer Internship position at Kuehne+Nagel?
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.
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
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 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 between $15.00 and $20.00 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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. 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.
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.
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
- 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
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 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 between $15.00 and $20.00 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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. 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.
Salary : $15 - $20