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Operations

Become part of Oldendorff's Operations team

Discover a Career in Operations

Operations brings vessels, cargoes, ports and people together to keep global trade moving.

You’ll learn by doing, solve practical challenges and work with teams around the world. Choose the program that best matches your location, language and background.

Find the Operations Program That Fits You

Compare the location, language and format to find the right starting point for your career.
Language: German & English

Location: Germany Hamburg & Lübeck

Ausbildung Shipping Apprenticeship

For German-speaking candidates who want to combine hands-on workplace training with vocational school and build a career in international shipping.

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Language: English

Location: Germany Hamburg & Lübeck

Operations Trainee Program

A two-year, English-language program for early-career candidates ready to learn through hands-on rotations and real responsibility.

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Language: English

Location: Singapore

Singapore Operations Trainee Program

A two-year, hands-on journey through the shipping business for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents ready to launch their careers.

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Applications open

Operations

  • Collaborative
  • Hands-on
  • Decisive

For those who want to solve problems, connect people and keep every voyage running safely and smoothly.

  • You enjoy taking responsibility and solving practical problems
  • You stay calm when things go sideways
  • You enjoy working with different people to get things done
Applications open

Fleet

  • Shipping Enthusiast
  • Accountable
  • Curious

For those who want to keep ships moving, engines running and crews safe.

  • You know why a ship floats (or you're eager to learn)
  • You're curious about how ships and technical systems operate
  • You want to take ownership of vessels worth millions, not just spreadsheets
Applications open

Research

  • Analytical
  • Insightful
  • Data-driven

For those who turn data into decisions.

  • You love finding patterns others miss
  • You're skeptical of gut instinct without evidence
  • You want your analysis to shape strategy

Chartering

  • Commercial
  • Relationship-driven
  • Deal-focused

For confident future traders and dealmakers who thrive on negotiation and market instincts.

  • You're energized by closing deals
  • You confidently connect with people and earn their trust
  • You're comfortable speaking up and making decisions under pressure