The business said rates are adjusted annually, considering many factors, including inflation.
Logistics company DHL Express has announced it will increase its average parcel delivery price as part of its annual price adjustment. Accordingly, the average increase in some countries, such as India, is 6.9%, the US is 5.9%, and Vietnam and Malaysia will be 4.9%... Depending on local conditions, Price adjustments will vary per country.
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In addition, some services and surcharges will also be adjusted. Prices are adjusted annually by DHL Express, taking into account inflation and currency fluctuations as well as administrative costs related to management and security measures. The notice takes effect from January 1, 2024.
Mr RS Subramanian, Senior Vice President South Asia at DHL Express, said: "Overall, the global macroeconomic situation has stabilised, although there is still uncertainty. We want to provide stable and reliable service to all customers globally."
With annual price adjustments, DHL Express will continue to invest in innovative solutions, increase flexibility across its network and focus on environmental responsibility to provide flexible logistics solutions and sustainability.
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DHL is the world's leading brand in the field of logistics, with a diverse portfolio of logistics services, from domestic and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and order processing solutions, and international courier services express, road, air and sea transport to industrial supply chain management. The unit has approximately 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories.
In 2022 the group's revenue will reach more than 94 billion euros. DHL aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
