DHL Express U.S. announces its 2012 rate adjustments
- 5.9% increase in the U.S.
- 2% reduction in the Fuel Surcharge index
- Effective January 1, 2012
Plantation, Fla. – November, 23, 2011: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced a general average price increase of 5.9% for its U.S. export and import services, effective January 1, 2012. The general average rate increase will be partially offset by a 2% reduction in the Fuel Surcharge index.
DHL Express adjusts its prices annually, taking into account inflation and rising network costs of providing air express services in the 220 countries and territories that it serves. Customers should refer to their current DHL agreement to determine the impact of these changes.
The 2012 Rates and Service Charges Guide are available at www.dhl-usa.com/rateguide.
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