For companies only, but it still hits customers
DHL is raising package prices for corporate customers, nothing should change for private customers. Correct from DHL’s point of view, but in the end buyers pay extra.
DHL raises prices: Parcels for companies are becoming more expensive
A price adjustment is pending at DHL: On January 1, 2022, the Shipping costs per package are increasing, but only for companies. The reasons are increased transport and personnel costs, and further investments will be made in expanding the delivery infrastructure and digitization.
Exactly how high the costs will rise has not been announced. However, they should apply to list prices as well as to “business customers with individually agreed conditions” (source: DHL). That suggests it no uniform price increase will give.
DHL private customers pay as before
In addition to the general price adjustment, there is also a surcharge for particularly heavy shipments over 20 kg. Here, too, one refers explicitly to business customers. DHL makes it clear: “The Prices for DHL parcel shipping by private customers remain unchanged. “
That should please all consumers who primarily deal with DHL as private senders. However, there are far more recipients – and they will sooner or later pay more.
Mail order is becoming expensive overall – also for consumers
After all, many online retailers pass the shipping costs on to their customers at least below a certain order quantity. DHL does not attract the costs directly to its parcel customers, but it should The burden on end users increases.
It also depends on where you as a customer order. If an online shop only sends with a different parcel service such as Hermes or DPD, DHL’s price change has no effect there. Amazon, on the other hand, often delivers Prime shipments independently, especially in large cities. An increase in delivery costs is therefore rather unlikely.
With new prices at DHL, the choice of parcel service is also becoming more important for recipients. in the Video you can see an overview of the various parcel services:
Customers who regularly order online should generally pay attention to the delivery service with which the parcels arrive – this can also be decisive for a possible return. And in the future it will also be a question of costs.
