Internship 2026

Pacific International Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Hands-on training

Wellness and recreation activities

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Singapore seeks interns to embark on a transformative learning journey in the maritime industry. Interns will work closely with seasoned professionals, gaining hands-on experience and insights into various business functions such as trade management, logistics, operations, and finance. Candidates should have a strong interest in the maritime field and be ready to thrive in a dynamic work environment. This is a great opportunity to build practical skills and expand professional networks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced maritime professionals and engage in practical tasks.
• Assist in pricing strategies and cargo flow optimization.
• Participate in operational planning and execution.
• Support financial and human resource management activities.

Job description

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 specific business units’ needs, 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; participate in discussions, join in the array of 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, submit your resume indicating your availability for the internship period and your interests.

Line Management

• Trade Management: Formulate pricing strategies and optimize 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 optimize container flow to 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 overseas agencies and offices to drive operational efficiencies and financial performance. Conduct feasibility studies of potential new businesses, 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 programs.
• Marine Procurement and Contracts: Review and implement procurement contracts, partner with vendors for global supplies to meet vessels’ needs.

Corporate Functions

• Finance: Perform financial accounting, budgetary controls, treasury and risk management (Enterprise Risk Management) functions.
• IT: Drive digitalization 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.