International employee assignments Your strategic global mobility management with DACHSER & KOLB
The assignment of specialists and executives is a critical success factor for internationally operating companies. However, the success of an employee assignment is often determined long before the first working day in the destination country – namely by the quality of the logistical and organizational preparation.
As a global mobility specialist, DACHSER & KOLB offers holistic solutions under the claim “Intelligent Relocations” that go far beyond pure furniture transport. We relieve your HR department and ensure a seamless transition for your talents into their new working environment. This allows your employees to focus on their new role from day one while we take care of the rest.
Why DACHSER & KOLB? Your advantages at a glance
In the complex world of employee assignments, you need a partner with both local expertise and global reach.
- Global network & local presence:
Thanks to our close connection to parent company DACHSER, we leverage one of the most powerful logistics networks in the world. For you, this means consistent quality standards from pick-up to final delivery at the destination – whether in Shanghai, New York, or Paris.
- Certified security:
Our processes are certified to the highest standards (e.g. FIDI-FAIM). This gives your company the certainty that compliance requirements and data protection standards (GDPR) are strictly observed.
- Transparent cost control:
With digital tools such as our moving cost calculator, you can estimate a very precise price yourself in advance. In addition, our contacts are available to you at all times so your procurement team can maintain full visibility over shipment status and budgets.
Our services for a successful employee assignment
We see ourselves as a full-service provider for your employee assignments. Our modular service portfolio adapts flexibly to your company policies.
International moving logistics (air, sea & land)
We organize the worldwide transport of household goods with maximum precision for minimal downtime:
- Sea freight: Cost-efficient solutions via full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL).
- Air freight: When speed matters – ideal for urgent household goods and tight schedules.
- Customs service: We handle the complete processing via the electronic export system ATLAS. Our experts are highly familiar with complex import regulations (e.g. T1 procedures or T2LF status).
Relocation services & integration
An employee assignment rarely fails because of logistics. More often, it fails because of insufficient integration. That is why we support your expats holistically:
- Home search & administrative procedures: We accompany viewings, visa applications, and registrations.
- Family support: Assistance with finding schools or daycare facilities.
- Co-working solutions: Upon request, we even source and arrange suitable workspaces in modern co-working spaces.
Process reliability through experienced project management
Whether it is a short-term project assignment or a long-term international deployment, every relocation is an individual project. With DACHSER & KOLB, you benefit from a single point of contact who keeps all the threads together. From the first virtual survey of the household goods to the final assembly of furniture at the destination, we coordinate all parties involved and scale our services according to your needs. This minimizes downtime and increases employee acceptance of the assignment.
Conclusion: Your employee assignment in safe hands
A smooth employee assignment is far more than a logistics transport order – it is a decisive investment in your employer brand and the long-term retention of your top talent.
By minimizing the complex logistical and administrative hurdles of employee assignments for you, we create space for what really matters: the success of your international project. Thanks to deep integration into the global DACHSER network, you and your employees benefit from full planning certainty and the highest quality standards, whether the journey leads to Europe, Asia, or overseas. Rely on experience, speed, and personal support that truly makes the difference.
Ready for the next step?
Let us discuss together how we can optimize your global mobility processes. Our experts will advise you individually and without obligation on your requirements.
FAQ – Useful information about employee assignments
How does DACHSER & KOLB support compliance requirements?
We work strictly in line with international quality standards and use certified IT systems for data exchange. This ensures that all steps of the employee assignment are documented transparently and in full legal compliance.
Can I track the status of the move at any time?
Yes, through our digital interfaces and the close coordination within the DACHSER network, we proactively keep you informed about milestones such as customs clearance or arrival at the destination port (ETA).
What happens if temporary storage is needed at short notice?
We offer secure storage solutions worldwide in our own or partner warehouses. This keeps you flexible if the new home abroad is not yet ready for occupancy.
How flexible are the services for different hierarchy levels (junior vs. executive)?
We offer individual solutions fully tailored to your needs. While basic logistics are often sufficient for a junior expat, we can put together a VIP package including full-service relocation for executives.
How long does planning an employee assignment take?
Ideally, we start 2 to 3 months before the planned date in order to coordinate visa processes, sea freight lead times, and home search in the best possible and most cost-efficient way.
But we know that business does not always wait. Thanks to our dense DACHSER network and flexible air freight options, we can also handle very short-notice mobilizations. Even if only a few weeks or days remain, we prioritize the core logistical processes so your employee is ready to perform while we resolve the remaining details in the background.