Air & Ocean Ops Intern - Chicago, IL

CMA CGM

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Melrose Park, Illinois

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Smart Summary

The intern will support global freight forwarding operations by assisting with air and ocean import/export documentation and shipment tracking. They will shadow logistics professionals to learn end-to-end international shipping processes and customs compliance.

CEVA Logistics is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented student for their Air & Ocean Ops Internship. This internship is open to students interested in supply chain management, international business, logistics, or transportation operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience within our Global Freight Forwarding operations, and learn end-to-end international shipping processes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Supply chain management

Logistics operations

Air import

Air export

Ocean import

Ocean export

Freight forwarding

Documentation review

Customs compliance

Shipment tracking

Cargo booking

Incoterms

Global trade regulations

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Job Description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Pay Range:  $20.00 - $22.00

Position Summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to gain hands-on experience within our Global Freight Forwarding operations. This rotational internship provides exposure to Air Import, Air Export, Ocean Import, and Ocean Export departments. The intern will shadow experienced logistics professionals, support daily operational activities, and learn end-to-end international shipping processes.

This role is ideal for students interested in supply chain management, international business, logistics, or transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Air Import

  • Assist with tracking and tracing international air shipments
  • Support document review (Air Waybills, commercial invoices, packing lists)
  • Observe customs clearance processes and compliance procedures
  • Communicate shipment status updates internally

Air Export

  • Shadow export coordinators in booking cargo with airlines
  • Assist in preparing export documentation
  • Learn cargo routing and rate application processes
  • Support shipment tracking and customer communication

Ocean Import

  • Assist with container tracking and arrival notices
  • Observe customs documentation preparation and filing
  • Support coordination with trucking partners and warehouses
  • Learn demurrage, detention, and port process basics

Ocean Export

  • Assist with booking cargo space with ocean carriers
  • Support preparation of Bills of Lading and export documentation
  • Learn container scheduling and vessel cut-off timelines
  • Observe coordination with customers and overseas agents

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the full lifecycle of international freight shipments
  • Gain exposure to compliance, documentation, and customs processes
  • Develop knowledge of Incoterms, carrier relationships, and global trade regulations
  • Build professional communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced logistics environment

Duration: Summer Internship (8–12 weeks, up to 6 months)

Location: 2050 Cornell Ave, Melrose Park IL. 60160

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CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate.  False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.

CMA CGM

The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion". Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025. CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin). Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.

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