International Freight Forwarding Apprentice – DSV placement, Employed by Apprenticeship Solutions

This role manages end-to-end international freight processes, ensures accurate documentation and customs compliance, monitors global shipments, maintains real-time consignment visibility, supports customers, resolves issues quickly, and handles quotations, invoicing, and admin tasks.

As an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice, you'll delve deep into the core components of this thriving industry. Through DSV's industry-recognised apprenticeship programme, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.

Find below the tasks and responsibilities you’ll undertake to garner the expertise to seamlessly navigate the intricate landscape of Freight Forwarding.

Key Tasks:

• Mastering import/export processes and cross-trade bookings


• Engaging in seamless communication with DSV's extensive network and carrier partners across the globe


• Championing the meticulous checking and issuance of vital documentation, including master bills, house bills of lading and ensuring compliance with import/export customs regulations


• Taking charge of monitoring international air freight shipments from inception to delivery, ensuring precision and timely arrivals at designated destinations


• Maintaining real-time visibility on customer consignments, guaranteeing adherence to service level and operational protocols

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Spearheading customer notifications and swiftly resolving challenges, exemplifying DSV's commitment to great customer experiences


• Nurturing revenue streams in alignment with budgetary targets, handling quotations, invoicing, and supplier purchase orders with finesse


• Undertaking general administrative duties, supporting our processes that make it easy for customers to do business with DSV