Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for an internship where you can set direction and create valuable impact? Make your next move with us and embark on a career with DFDS to help shape the future of digital freight through innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

DFDS collaborates with Copenhagen Business School to offer internships for students from the BSc International Shipping and Trade program. Joining DFDS as an intern opens the door to an exciting learning journey where you’ll get the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally in a dynamic, international transport and logistics company.

As we believe in giving our interns meaningful opportunities, you'll be involved in challenging projects that align with both your personal interests and capabilities as well as business needs. To support your growth, you'll be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback through regular check-ins as well as serve as a valuable sparring partner, helping you refine your ideas and stay on track.

Internship – Ferry Commercial

Ferry Commercial is a functional organization within DFDS that focuses on organic growth, development acceleration and implementation of improvement initiatives to transform the business through digitalization and standardization of the customer journey.

You’ll be part of a diverse team with members from both the Ferry and Technology & Innovation divisions. The team works in an agile, start-up-like environment where it is valued that everyone brings their unique skills, experiences, and personalities to the table. The team regularly updates the executive suite and shares a passion for transforming DFDS and building a new digital business. 

You’ll gain hands-on experience in digital freight, the future of shipping, and work on key projects that will develop your skills in data analysis, project management, and executive communication, while growing your business acumen. Your primary responsibilities will include to:

• Lead and assist on projects in various areas along the customer journey , to help drive digitization and standardization across the DFDS Ferry domain (e.g. standardizing customer service and sales processes)
• Prepare presentations for key stakeholders at all levels of the organization including executive suite
• Manage stakeholders e.g. local DFDS offices, and help roll out digitalization and standardization initiatives by interacting with particularly local customer service teams
• Conduct end-to-end process explorations and ad-hoc analyses, incl. building business cases.

About you

Are you eager to deepen your knowledge about process excellence and digital freight? Do you have a strong work ethic and a passion for learning? Would you like to be part of a dynamic environment where teamwork and creativity are highly valued? If so, we are looking for you to join us!

You bring a positive mindset to your work, even when managing multiple projects and working with shifting priorities. You enjoy working within teams and are excited to contribute to an international organization alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You’re driven by a desire to make an impact, ready to share your ideas and learn from the people around you.

Furthermore, you are:

• Studying a BSc in International Shipping and Trade at Copenhagen Business School and are ready for an internship from September 2025
• Structured and keeping things on track when tackling new tasks
• Good with stakeholder management and communication
• A natural out-of-the box thinker with a passion for change and business development
• Proactive in identifying and understanding data sources and solutions to data collection
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

We believe the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS 

Join the movement and grow with us.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We’ll also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

At DFDS, we promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community, and a healthy work/life balance. Our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen is a unique, modern workplace which received the award "Office building of the year 2023". Here, we enjoy our own game room, various social events, fitness and massage opportunities, cantina and café, and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station.

You’ll also get the opportunity to join our student community, where you can participate in social and professional activities and connect with fellow students from various departments across the organization.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.  

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and motivational letter as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.  

If you have any questions to the position, please contact Senior Project Manager Liv Bjerre at libje@dfds.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Note that we have three different internship opportunities available for students at the BSc International Shipping and Trade program. You're welcome to apply for more than one, and if you're invited to interviews, we look forward to discussing which role might be the best fit for you.