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Shipping Clerk (Liner Services) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Schifffahrtskaufmann/-frau - Linienfahrt

The apprenticeship as a Shipping Clerk (Liner Services) lasts 3 years and is a recognized profession in the industry and trade sector. You will learn to organize international transports and manage all commercial processes in liner shipping companies or ship brokerage firms.

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What you do

  • Planning and organizing international sea freight transports
  • Calculating transport costs and preparing offers
  • Communicating with customers, shipping companies, and customs authorities
  • Processing shipping documents (e.g., bills of lading, customs declarations)
  • Coordinating and monitoring loading and unloading processes
  • Monitoring deadlines and delivery times
  • Handling claims and complaints

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or higher
  • Interest in logistics and international trade
  • Very good German and good English language skills
  • Organizational talent and attention to detail
  • Communication and teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in working with numbers and data

Career prospects

  1. 1Direct employment in shipping companies or ship brokerage firms
  2. 2Further training as a Specialist in Logistics Systems (Fachwirt)
  3. 3University studies in Logistics or Business Administration
  4. 4Specialization in specific trade lanes or types of goods
  5. 5Advancement to leadership positions in logistics management

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Shipping Clerk (Liner Services) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 950 to 1,250 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Shipping Clerk (Liner Services) Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Shipping Clerk (Liner Services) Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or higher; Interest in logistics and international trade; Very good German and good English language skills; Organizational talent and attention to detail.

Where can I find open Shipping Clerk (Liner Services) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Shipping Clerk (Liner Services)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.