Apprenticeship, dual work-study programme and internship

You can upload your application onto our online application tool as from one year before your training would begin. PDFs are the ideal format for submissions. We require an individualized cover letter, your resume, your last two job references, and any other important documents.

If your papers have convinced us, we will invite you to spend half a day at our assessment center. Having you there will allow us to get to know you better and test your knowledge. Please note that it might take a little while before we can find a suitable time slot for you.

If we happy with what we saw at the assessment center, we will invite you to join us for an in-person interview.

We will inform you of our decision not long after the interview. If we offer you a training position and you choose to accept it, we will forward the contract documents to you.

What are the prerequisites for internships for secondary-school students at Hamburg Süd?

We welcome applications from motivated students who are at least in the 10th grade and wish to learn about how a successful international logistics company functions. To gain the best possible insights into our company, your internship should last two weeks.

When should I apply, and which documents do I need to submit?

You should apply about six months in advance. In your cover letter, you should explain why you would like to have an internship at Hamburg Süd. If interested, please submit a resume and your two most recent report cards. Please submit your documents via our applicant portal.

when should i expect to receive a response?

we will get back to you soon after your application has been received to let you know if the internship position will work out. then we will start planning your placement in various specialised departments, such as import, export or it.

What are the prerequisites for an apprenticeship?

We expect you to have good German, English and maths skills. In addition, we place much value on communication skills, open-mindedness and a willingness to proactively take on assignments. Applicants for the IT apprenticeships are also expected to have sufficient computer science know-how. A good knowledge of geography is desirable for those applying for the shipping agent apprenticeships.

When can I start my apprenticeship?

Our apprenticeships typically begin on the first of August each year. The apprenticeships to become shipping agents or IT specialists can also start on 1 February.

How long does an apprenticeship at Hamburg Süd last?

The duration of an apprenticeship is 2.5 years for those with a university or university of applied sciences entrance certificate and three years for those without.

How and where do the vocational school lessons take place?

Our apprentices usually have block instruction, attending courses in a vocational school twice a year for six weeks each time. They spend the rest of their apprenticeship at Hamburg Süd. Lessons for shipping agents are held at the Berliner Tor vocational school. Digitalization management assistants attend lessons at City Nord vocational school. IT specialists complete their block instruction at ITECH.

After successfully completing my apprenticeship, will it be possible for me to go on to earn a degree while working at Hamburg Süd?

After successfully completing an apprenticeship to become a shipping agent at Hamburg Süd, you can go on to earn your B.Sc. in Shipping, Trade and Transport while on the job. In addition, to those who have graduated high school with a grade average of C or higher, we also offer an opportunity to earn the entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (AKA associate’s degree) during their apprenticeship.

What are the prerequisites for the dual work-study programme?

The admission requirement for the B.Sc. in Business Administration and B.Sc. International Business at the HSBA is a university or university of applied sciences entrance certificate with an average of 10 points in German, Maths, and English (equivalent to a B– average in British or American systems).

When can I start my dual work-study programme?

Our dual students start on 1 August each year.

How long does a dual work-study programme at Hamburg Süd last?

The programme for a B.Sc. in Business Administration and B.Sc. International Management last three years.

Whom do I contact if I wish to apply?

Please submit your application documents directly via our applicant portal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Training Team at Hamburg Süd by writing to: ausbildung@hamburgsud.com

What happens after I have submitted my application?

We examine every application. If your application arouses our curiosity, we will invite you to attend a selection process along with some other applicants, which will last about half a day. If we are won over by your skills and demeanour, you will be invited to a personal interview. On this basis, we will make a decision regarding your apprenticeship/work-study placement.

We will inform you of our decision not long after the interview. If we offer you a training position and you choose to accept it, we will forward the contract documents to you.