Graduate Programme – Shipping

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking

for an opportunity where you can make an impact, shape decisions, and accelerate your career?

If so, we are looking for dedicated, curious, and highly motivated graduates to join the DFDS Graduate Programme starting in

September 2027.

About the role

The DFDS Graduate Programme is a two-year fast-track programme for recent graduates with an interest in and passion for the

maritime industry.

During the programme, you will complete three rotations across different areas of our Ferry Division. You will begin at our

headquarters in Copenhagen, followed by a mandatory international rotation at one of our European hubs. Your final rotation at our

headquarters will be tailored to your skills, interests, and our business needs.

Throughout the programme, you will gain broad exposure to both the operational and commercial sides of our Ferry Division while

building valuable industry knowledge and professional experience.

Ferry Operations offers broad end-to-end exposure with sustainability, standardisation, and digitalisation at the heart of

everything we do.

• Help design and develop the vessels of tomorrow, supporting our green transition through electrification, ammonia, and green

methanol initiatives.

• Support the operation and maintenance of our fleet of more than 70 RoRo, RoPax, and passenger vessels, covering everything from

dry dock planning to crisis management and contingency handling.

• Contribute to our standardisation and digitalisation journey across eight owned terminals and more than 20 third-party

terminals, where safety remains our highest priority.

• Support fleet planning, equipment optimisation, and our intercontinental rail setup, connecting ferry and logistics operations

across our network.

In the commercial part of our Ferry Division, you will work alongside colleagues across Europe, supporting both B2B and B2C

markets.

• Support local and global sales teams and assist with key account management, ensuring our network is successfully marketed and

sold across regions.

Across all rotations, you will work closely with highly skilled colleagues and engage with customers, suppliers, and partners

throughout the maritime value chain. To support your development, each rotation will include both a dedicated manager and a mentor

who will help you successfully navigate your learning journey.

Alongside hands-on experience at DFDS, you will participate in the Danish Shipping Education Programme, delivered by Danish

Shipping. This programme consists of webinars, four seminars in Denmark, and one international seminar, covering key topics across

the maritime industry.

At DFDS, we believe the strongest teams are built on diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives. We are looking for

candidates who:

• Have graduated from a relevant master’s degree by the start of the Graduate Programme in September 2027, preferably within

maritime studies, supply chain, freight forwarding, logistics, sustainability, business, finance, engineering, or a related

field.

As part of the DFDS Graduate Programme, you will become part of a strong graduate network across the company and build valuable

connections across our international business. We offer a steep learning curve, meaningful responsibility from day one, and three

interesting rotations designed to accelerate your professional development.

Please apply by uploading your CV no later than 30 November 2026. When applying, you’re also asked to answer the following

questions: