DHL Express announces price increase for 2023

International express services provider DHL Express has announced on Friday, 23 September that it will be making price adjustments, effective by January 1, 2023.

The average rate increase will be 7.9 per cent in Australia compared to 2022.

“So far, 2022 has been another turbulent year with a volatile market environment challenging global trade. However, we have proven our ability to offer stable and reliable services to our customers globally,” said Gary Edstein, CEO and Senior Vice President at DHL Express Australia.

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DHL Express said that it adjusts prices on an annual basis, taking into consideration inflation and currency dynamics as well as administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures.

The company said these measures are being regularly updated by national and international authorities in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves.

“With the annual price adjustment, we are able to invest in our infrastructure and technology to ensure resilient, sustainable, and world-class customer solutions,” Edstein said.

“It includes state-of-the-art aircraft and vehicles, expanding our hubs and gateways to meet increasing customer demand, and investing in green and more sustainable solutions, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel and electric vehicles,” he said.

Depending on local conditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow.

Source: DHL media release. Content has been edited for style and length.