DHL announces 2016 rate adjustments
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DHL Express has announced its annual general average price increase, which will come into effect on 1 January next year.
In Germany and in the UK, the average price increase will be 3.9%. Globally, price adjustments will vary from country to country, depending on local conditions, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow.
The DHL Express products offered for private customers via post office branches in Germany, however, remain unaffected by the price increase.
Ken Allen, CEO, DHL Express, said: “Our annual price increase enables us to continue investing in our international time definite network and to maintain our leading service quality.
“Our major investment announcements in 2015 have included new hubs in Brussels, Belgium, and Singapore, and an expanded Americas hub in Cincinnati.
“We are also continuing to invest in the Middle East and Africa, where we have unrivalled networks, and to add freighter aircraft, particularly to strengthen our intercontinental connections.”
On 16 September, FedEx announced that it would be raising its shipping rates by an average of 4.9%.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will DHL's new pricing come into effect?
When will DHL's new pricing come into effect?
The annual general average price increase announced by DHL Express will take effect on 1 January next year. This applies to all customers where existing contracts permit the adjustment.
Q.What is the average price increase for customers in the UK?
What is the average price increase for customers in the UK?
For customers in the UK, the average price increase will be 3.9%. This percentage is the same as the average increase applied to services in Germany.
Q.Why is DHL increasing its prices for next year?
Why is DHL increasing its prices for next year?
DHL is increasing prices to continue investing in its international time definite network and maintain service quality. Recent investments include new hubs and additional freighter aircraft to strengthen intercontinental connections.
Q.Are all DHL services affected by the upcoming price adjustments?
Are all DHL services affected by the upcoming price adjustments?
No, not all services are affected. The DHL Express products offered for private customers via post office branches specifically in Germany will remain unaffected by the price increase.