Kolkata, Sep 18 (UNI) DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, announced a price increase today that will take effect on January 1, 2021.
The increase in India will be 6.9%, compared to 2020. Further, the surcharge for Overweight
Pieces and Non-Stackable Pallets will be adjusted to INR 7,250 per piece and INR 15,000 per
pallet.
This is to continuously ensure the resilience of its network and constantly maintain high service standards.
"At DHL Express it is our endeavor to deliver unparalleled quality to our customers. This
needs us to make significant and continuous investments in infrastructure and technology,”
said R.S. Subramanian Country Manager, DHL Express India.
"The annual price adjustment allows us to build our aviation and ground network, improve
hubs & facilities and drive digitalization initiatives – all to support the needs of our customers
efficiently. Amidst the pandemic situation, we continue to invest to comply with the increasingly
complex regulatory and security environment globally. These advances provide our customers
with peace of mind while maintaining our market-leading transit times.”
Prices are adjusted on an annual basis by DHL Express, taking into consideration inflation
and currency dynamics such as administrative costs related to regulatory and security
measures.
These measures are updated by national and international authorities on a regular basis in
each of the more than 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves. Depending on
local conditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will apply to all
customers where contracts allow.
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