DHL Announces Rate Increase for 2017

DHL recently announced their annual rate increase that will go into effect on January 2, 2017. US customers will experience a 4.9% general price increase.

An article from Parcel Industry explains:

“DHL Express adjusts its prices annually, taking into account inflation, currency dynamics and other rising costs, such as expenses related to compliance with enhanced security regulations, in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that it serves. Customers should refer to their current DHL agreement to determine the impact of these changes.”

For more information on rate increases for 2017 visit DHL’s rate guide.

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