DHL Express announces a price increase of 6.9% for Indian market, effective January 2021

DHL Express has announced that an annual price increase in India will be 6.9% for 2021 compared to 2020 and will take effect on January 1, 2021. The surcharge for Overweight Pieces and Non-Stackable Pallets will be adjusted to Rs7,250 per piece and Rs15,000 per pallet. “At DHL Express, it is our endeavour 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, in adding, “The annual price adjustment allows us to build our aviation and ground network, improve hubs & facilities and drive digitalisation 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.