Shipping Documentation Intern

Location: Singapore

Type: 6-Month Internship (Commencing 10 August 2026)

Allowance: SGD 1,000 / month

About the Internship

This internship is ideal for Polytechnic or University students who are curious about

logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations. You’ll get hands-on exposure to real

freight operations while being guided by an experienced team; no prior experience

required.

Training will be provided, and you’ll learn by doing.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operational Support

• Assist the team with shipment bookings and coordination with carriers, agents,

and shippers.

• Support preparation and checking of shipping documents (e.g. Bills of Lading,

invoices, permits) under guidance.

• Help prepare pre-alerts and organise shipping paperwork for overseas agents.

• Support billing checks to ensure shipment details are accurate.

Documentation & Tracking

• Assist in preparing and verifying Bills of Lading (BL).

• Maintain and update shipment records in internal systems.

• Support email communication with customers and overseas agents on shipment

status.

Team & Problem-Solving Support

• Help follow up on documentation or booking issues to keep shipments on track.

• Provide backup support to teammates during leave or busy periods.

• Carry out ad-hoc tasks assigned by the team to support daily operations.

What You’ll Learn (Learning Outcomes)

By the end of this internship, you will:

• Understand the end-to-end shipping workflow (from booking to final delivery).

• Gain hands-on experience with shipping documents such as Bills of Lading,

invoices, and permits.

• Learn how freight forwarders coordinate with carriers, overseas agents, and

customers.

• Gain exposure to freight forwarding systems and digital tools (e.g. Fr8Labs)

used to manage shipments and documentation.

• Build professional communication skills through real email and coordination

work.

• Develop strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills in a

fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Polytechnic or University students from Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, or

related fields (other disciplines welcome if interested).

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

• Good attention to detail and communication skills.

• Able to commit to a 6-month full-time internship.

• No prior logistics experience required: training will be provided.

• Immediate availability is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Real-world logistics exposure (not just admin work)

• Supportive team and structured guidance

• Strong foundation for a future career in logistics or freight forwarding

• Potential consideration for full-time conversion (subject to performance &

headcount