Summer 2026 Logistics Intern

Summer 2026 Logistics Intern

MSC USA - Chicago

20.00 - 20.00 USD

Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience? 

At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking students who are passionate about logistics to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program. The 2026 Summer Internship Program is a 12 week long opportunity that will provide the intern with professional work experience, mentorship, and exposure to operations for MSC USA. In addition to the hands-on work assignments and projects, the intern will also increase their knowledge in shipping and logistics operations for a global organization.

The Chicago office is located at 8725 W. Higgins Rd, Chicago IL 60631, and this role will be fully in-office.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to various departments by performing administrative related tasks as needed
• Prepare and review various documents and reports 
• Enter data efficiently and effectively 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• Maintains good customer relationships with new and existing clients/vendors 

This role requires working on-site in the office for five days a week, from Monday to Friday – there is no option for fully remote or hybrid work in this role.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

Qualifications:

• Must have valid work authorization. If under the age of 18 – you must have a workers permit.
• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Must be able to work during office hours, 9 AM – 5 PM during the internship period.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.