Thesis Internship

About CARU Containers
CARU Containers is the world’s largest independent container supplier. With eight offices across four continents and a diverse team of just seventy passionate colleagues, we sell over 120,000 shipping containers every year.

The world is constantly changing, and the container market changes with it. That’s what makes our business so dynamic, international, and exciting. We value the container for what it is: a no-nonsense product that does what it should do and does it exceptionally well. Precisely because of its simplicity, the possibilities are endless. We truly believe the container is the greatest invention of the 20th century.

As a family-owned company with Rotterdam roots, we are determined to make a positive impact.

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Who we are looking for
CARU Containers is seeking enthusiastic, entrepreneurial Master’s students who want to conduct their thesis research with an international container trading company.

During your thesis internship, you will carry out independent research from our fully renovated office in the Port of Rotterdam. We will define the thesis topic together, based on your interests and ambitions.

What We Offer

• An international work environment at a prime location in the Port of Rotterdam, in a fully renovated, modern office.

• The freedom to propose your own research topic within one of our core areas: IT, Sales, Sustainability, Finance, or Operations; we are happy to brainstorm with you.

• A dedicated mentor who will guide and support you throughout your internship.

• A high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the global container business.

• An internship allowance of €800 per month based on full-time.

• Reimbursement of travel expenses if you do not have a student public transport pass.

• Freshly prepared lunches on office days.

• A welcoming team with weekly padel and other sports activities.

• The possibility to be considered for our Global Traineeship after your internship.

• And last but not least: the chance to attend Feyenoord and Excelsior football matches.

Who Are You

• A motivated and independent Master’s student.

• Someone who thrives in an international environment and identifies with the Rotterdam mindset: direct, committed, and quality-driven.

• Critical, responsible, and eager to learn.

• Above all, excited to take initiative and make an impact.

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?
CARU is always on the lookout for talented young professionals. We look forward to helping you develop a thesis you can be proud of.

Interested or have questions?
Send your CV to [email protected]