DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2020 in Singapore



Average rate increase of 4.9%, effective January 1, 2020

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 September 2019 - DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, announced a price increase today that will take effect on January 1, 2020. The average shipment price will be 4.9% higher compared to 2019.


"It is our goal at DHL Express to support our customers in reaching their business goals by tailoring our services to the needs of their business. As a prerequisite, we have been investing heavily in our international network," said Christopher Ong, Country Manager, DHL Express Singapore. "The annual price adjustment allows us to invest in our infrastructure, enabling us to utilize innovative technologies and individual delivery processes to ensure best-in-class customer solutions. Rising volumes in the e-commerce market have increased the demand for logistics expertise and in response, DHL Express have invested comprehensively in new lower carbon-emission aircrafts, expanded its green fleet, enhanced its global hub and gateway network and top-of-the-line sorting technology armed with multiple processing capacities. These advances and those to come will help us, our customers and partners, to contribute a significant part to improving our ecological footprint."


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.


For more information, visit www.dhl.com. 


On the Internet: http://www.dhl.com.sg/en/express.html

Local DHL Resource Centre: https://dhlexpress.com.sg

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DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfilment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".


DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 61 billion euros in 2018.

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20 Sep 2019

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