Internship 2026

Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,740 - 27,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Mentorship from professionals

Participation in staff activities

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Singapore is offering an exciting internship opportunity. As an intern, you will gain hands-on exposure across various business units such as Finance, Logistics, and Operations. You will learn from experienced professionals and participate in discussions and activities that foster learning and development. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in the maritime industry and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Apply with your availability and interests.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the maritime industry and a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced maritime professionals.
• Participate in business discussions and wellness activities.
• Work in various business units including Finance, Logistics, and Operations.

Skills

Interest in the maritime industry

Soft skills

Leadership skills

Education

Current student

Job description

PIL Internship

With PIL Group, as interns, you have the opportunity to be immersed in a diverse range of businesses from shipping to logistics. Hone your skills and have hands‑on exposure in business units such as Finance, Fleet, Information Systems, Human Capital Management, Commercial, Marine Operations, Procurement, Logistics and more.

What To Expect As An Intern

Learn from experienced maritime professionals.

A reporting manager will be assigned to guide and train you on the maritime industry, sharing with you specific business units’ knowledge, developing your business savviness, soft skills and leadership skills.

Regular discussions and networking with interns and reporting managers to ensure the learning and development journey is meaningful.

Experience PIL's corporate culture firsthand by participating in discussions and joining our staff wellness and recreation activities.

Forge bonds and enjoy a head‑start in your career.

Building talent for the future, we invite you to join us and be part of the PIL family in Singapore’s leading shipping company. If you have a strong interest in the maritime industry and enjoy a fast‑paced work environment, please submit your resume indicating your availability for the internship period and your interests.

Internship Opportunities

Line Management

• Trade Management: Formulate pricing strategies and optimise cargo flow.
• Network and Planning: Analyse trade service performance, conduct feasibility studies of potential new routes and design efficient networks.

Logistics

• Equipment Management: Plan and optimise container flow to the right locations.
• Intermodal and Procurement: Procure depot and trucking services.
• Business Process, Reporting and Systems Reporting: Formulate and implement cost guidelines, review processes for performance effectiveness.

Operations & Procurement

• Operations: Optimise stowage planning, manage and monitor vessel schedules, port operations and special cargoes.
• Port & Terminal Procurement: Ensure optimum usage of ports and terminals and manage port and terminal costs.

Group Commercial & Agency Management

• Manage and monitor performance of our overseas agencies and offices to drive operational efficiencies and financial performance. Conduct feasibility studies of potential new businesses and business development.
• Global sales and customer care: Maintain and grow key client segments, drive customers’ engagement and improve customers’ experience.

Fleet

• Marine Personnel: Manpower planning, recruit and deploy sea crew to fleet of vessels, review and implement sea‑crew acquisition and retention programmes.
• Marine Procurement and Contracts: Review and implement procurement contracts, partner with vendors for global supplies to meet vessel needs.

Corporate Functions

• Finance: Perform financial accounting, budgetary controls, treasury and risk management (Enterprise Risk Management) functions.
• IT: Drive digitalisation efforts to meet business needs, collaborate with business users to develop applications for a wide range of IT platforms through enterprise systems and vendor products.
• Human Resource: Enhance Human Capital Management in areas such as talent acquisition, development of total rewards, talent management and learning and development.