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Sustainability
Service Offering
Digitalization
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CONNECTING YOUR WORLD
Operating in 320+
220+
countries and
aircraft
territories worldwide
2,300+
flights per day
3,400+ 34,600+
facilities
vehicles
111,800+
Service Points
523
By the year 2050, million+
120,000+
Deutsche Post DHL Group shipments per year
aims to achieve net zero
emissions logistics employees
370+
TAPA* certifications
The world has been buffeted by COVID-19 since 2020. We are As part of Strategy 2025, we continue to earmark Digitalization
proud that DPDHL, having enabled supply chains to move more – which we define as the conscious application of technology
than 2.5 billion vaccine doses so far, continues to contribute to the and enablement of people, as a means to improve – as a key
solution – and we are adapting every day to a still-evolving enabler to reach the next level of excellence for our customers,
situation. Apart from the pandemic, the Ukraine crisis has also for our employees and to drive operational efficiency. Read
added material complexity to global logistics. about some of the key developments on pages 15 and 16 and
how they benefit you. Try some of them out at MyDHL+ if you
In response to these and other uncontrollable events, we continue haven’t already!
to make significant investments to reinforce the resilience of our
global network and secure critical supply chains – thereby We strive to successfully continue our partnership and remain
continuing to prove our ability to offer reliable services to our committed to supporting your business anytime and anywhere.
customers globally. As an example, we invested in the expansion Globalization remains a powerful force and we invite you to read
of our air network, with new airline collaborations with Cargojet the first edition of the global DHL Trade Growth Atlas report,
and Singapore Airlines in addition to the acquisition of six Boeing which we hope will become a go-to resource for understanding
777F aircraft. In UAE in particular, we invested: and navigating shifts in the global trade landscape – see page 7
n EUR 1.7 million in expanding our DWC facility for more. Thank you for trusting us to be your Logistics Partner of
n EUR 569k in our RAK facility Choice! Tell us how we can support you further – please reach out
n EUR 43.6 million on a new airside facility in Abu Dhabi to us on MyDHL+, by calling Customer Service on 600 567 567.
Sincerely,
Environmental responsibility continues to be a pillar of our
long‑term strategy through the DPDHL Sustainability Roadmap.
In 2022 we signed ground-breaking agreements with bp and
Neste to increase our use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Geoff Walsh
We continue to accelerate the electrification of our last-mile fleet Country Manager
while investing in next-generation technology such as the all- DHL Express United Arab Emirates
electric Alice airplane, designing and constructing carbon neutral
buildings and offering a portfolio of green products. Read more
about this on page 4 and on the DPDHL Sustainability portal.
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u Sustainability
Everything we do is to serve
one purpose: Connecting <29 million SBTi
people, improving lives. Reduction in our Commitment to SBTi
To fulfill this purpose, we need greenhouse gas (Science-Based
to make every dimension of emissions to under Targets initiatives)
our business sustainable. Our 29 million tonnes
Sustainability Roadmap sets
out our ambitions in three
focus areas: Environment,
Social and Governance (ESG). OUR TARGETS
Find case studies and more
details here. FOR 2030
€7 billion 30%
Investment of SAF blending of 30%
€7 billion in green for all air transport
technologies
Our core services are Time Definite International (TDI) and offer you secure door-to-door delivery of goods and documents to and
from virtually every country and territory. Whether you need your shipments delivered at the start, middle or end of a business day,
our services offer full track-and-trace visibility so you always know where your shipments are.
EXPORT SERVICES
DHL Express Worldwide DHL Express 9:00
Our most popular product, DHL Express Worldwide, offers an Our premium time-definite service offers a delivery before 9:00
end of business day delivery service around the world for pieces on lanes that guarantee either a next or second business day
up to 70kg and shipments up to 3,000kg. delivery. DHL Express 9:00 is offered to the majority of business
centers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We deliver reliably and quickly to more global destinations DHL Express 9:00 features a money-back guarantee* and is
across a single integrated network than any other express suitable for pieces up to 30kg and shipments up to 300kg.
delivery company.
IMPORT SERVICES
With the DHL Express Worldwide Import product, you can
import shipments from over 220 countries and territories in the
world. This is more than any other express delivery company
can offer. What’s more, customers in, say, the USA can order an
import from China not just to the USA, but to any other
destinations as well – we call this a Third Country shipment.
If you need a faster delivery, our DHL Express 12:00 and DHL
Express 9:00 services are available for import as well. You can
order an import from another country, to be delivered to your
country or any other destination, by using our dedicated
electronic shipping solution for imports. You will have one
account number, one invoice in a single currency and a fixed
price that means you know exactly what you will pay.
DOMESTIC SERVICES
If you want to ship documents or goods within your own
country, we can offer our Time Definite Domestic products with
delivery time guarantees of 12:00, 9:00 or the end of the next
possible business day.
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We know the value of understanding the long-term global trade landscape for navigating short-
term shifts in economic and trade growth. We help our customers make sense of what this means
for their business to maximize the enormous potential of globalization and international trade.
DHL Express offers a wide range of optional services – ensure your shipment is not re-directed, or delivered at an
from non‑standard deliveries and billing options to climate alternative address.
neutral shipping.
Change of Billing
Dedicated Pickup and Delivery This applies when a customer requests a change of defined
If your business needs a dedicated vehicle to collect or deliver billing information on an already issued invoice, which will result
unusual shipments, or a pickup or delivery outside normal in a reissuing of the invoice and, in case of an account change,
business hours, we can arrange this. crediting of the old account and debiting of the new.
Saturday Delivery
We offer Saturday delivery services to key cities in more than
70 countries.
Shipment Insurance
We recommend this comprehensive protection for your valuable
or personal shipments, giving you peace of mind in the unlikely
event of physical damage or loss.
Extended Liability
If you are sending valuable documents such as passports, visa
applications or regulatory certificates you can extend the DHL
standard liability with this service. It provides coverage and
compensation in the case of loss or damage.
Direct Signature
If you are sending sensitive documents or high value contents
you can request DHL to obtain a direct signature from the
consignee or a representative at the delivery address. DHL will
Non-Stackable Pallet
This fixed surcharge is applied to every pallet within a shipment
that cannot be stacked, either on request by the shipper, or
because of its shape, content or packaging. This surcharge does
not apply to pieces below 30kg.
Dangerous Goods
DHL can carry acceptable quantities of dangerous goods or
hazardous materials. Packages containing dangerous goods
materials will be assessed and a service charge will be applied
accordingly. Additional charges may also apply.
Address Correction
This fixed surcharge is applied to any shipment that has an
incorrect delivery address at the time of pickup and the delivery
cannot be fulfilled after making efforts at the destination to
determine the correct address.
Data Entry
This fixed surcharge applies for each shipment consigned with
non-electronic, paper based manual waybills. Electronic
shipping documentation incurs no additional charges.
DHL Express is the international specialist in shipping, with bond to a location other than the regular DHL gateway at
extensive knowledge and experience of dealing with customs destination, prior to final clearance by the importer or his
topics worldwide. For your peace of mind, we provide a wide designed broker. Bonded Transit may apply to both export and
range of customs support for standard as well as non-routine import shipments.
customs-clearance processes. By making sure that clearance is
a smooth and efficient process, we ensure your shipments arrive Export Declaration
as quickly as possible, and leave you free to focus on your core Applies in countries where an export declaration is required for
business. With our online tool (tas.dhl.com) we provide essential shipments containing controlled commodities or exceeding
customs information to help you prepare your shipments. AED 40.00 or a certain weight. Depending on origin country,
shippers that submit a declaration online may avoid the local
Broker Notification charge.
At the importer’s request, DHL will provide the necessary
paperwork to the customer’s designated broker to perform the Multiline Entry
import clearance and resume the delivery to the final destination A service charge will be assessed for multiline item entries with
once the clearance is completed. DHL is subsequently not more than five lines. An example would be – one shipment with
responsible for the timeliness of the submission to customs or multiple products or multiple invoices. All products require
for the release of the shipment. identification and must be classified under separate harmonized
tariff numbers.
Release to Broker
At the importer’s request, the release of a DHL Express shipment Permits and Licenses
to the customer’s designated customs broker of choice. DHL will To accelerate import of selected controlled commodities, such
transfer the responsibility for a shipment and related customs as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, computer monitors, laser
documentation to the customer’s nominated broker for CD players, cosmetics, eyeglasses, food and food products,
clearance and last mile delivery. DHL is required to file specific information in order to obtain the
required import permits or licenses.
Non-Routine Entry
Applies when shipments are subject to non-routine clearance Other Government Agency
procedures, due to their value, weight and/or commodity as At request, DHL will arrange the completion of Veterinary,
defined by destination Customs Authorities. May also apply in Health or Phytosanitary controls at the First Point of Entry in a
selected countries where DHL is legally obliged to outsource country or a Customs Union, typically required when importing
formal clearance entries to a licensed third party broker. animal products, plants, seeds, or pharmaceutical products.
Bonded Transit
Usually operated within a country or customs union when DHL is
requested to move non-document foreign-origin goods under
Preparing Your Shipment Packaging Your Shipment Paying for Your Shipment
1 Shipment weight
n Please weigh and measure your shipment.
n If you are sending a large but lightweight shipment, where its volumetric (dimensional) weight exceeds its actual weight,
the cost of the shipment is calculated on the space your consignment takes up on the aircraft. This is a standard IATA
method. To calculate the volumetric weight of your shipment, simply multiply the length by height by width in centimeters,
then divide the total sum by 5,000 for each piece in the shipment.
n Any piece in the shipment may be re-weighed and/or re-measured by DHL to confirm this calculation.
Preparing Your Shipment Packaging Your Shipment Paying for Your Shipment
1. Waybill number
Invoice number
3. COMMODITY CODE
Exporter code
This is the product identification code
Receiver if different from Importer
used by the exporting country to Importer (bill to)
Insurance
6. Type of export
7. Incoterms
I/We hereby certify that the information contained in this invoice is true and correct and that the contents
of the shipments are as stated above.
Company stamp
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Preparing Your Shipment Packaging Your Shipment Paying for Your Shipment
Preparing Your Shipment Packaging Your Shipment Paying for Your Shipment
Restricted Items
The following items will NOT be accepted for carriage unless Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road (“ADR”) or
otherwise agreed to by DHL. To obtain such agreement a International Maritime Dangerous Goods (“IMDG”)
business case will need to be conducted by DHL and the items regulations
approved for carriage will be recorded in writing with the n Financial and monetary commodities – examples include
customer. but are not limited to activated SIM cards for mobile phones,
blank or activated credit or cash dispenser cards, blank
n Air guns, tasers, imitation or replica firearms, firearm
checks, event tickets, lottery tickets, money or postal orders,
parts and replica ammunition (includes rifle butts, trigger
pre-paid phone cards, tickets (blank stock), traveler’s checks,
mechanisms, screws/bolts etc which are manufactured for
vouchers/tokens, unused stamps etc. Applicable to all
the sole purpose of creating a functional firearm)
shipments valued in excess of €500,000
n Antiques and works of art with a shipment value in excess
n Furs
of €500,000
n Jewelry and watches and with individual values in excess of
n Banderols/Tax stickers with a shipment value in excess
€5,000. The shipment must not exceed €100,000
of €500,000
n C
igarettes, cigars, tobacco products and electronic cigarettes
with a shipment value in excess of €500,000 PAYING FOR YOUR SHIPMENT
n C
ommemorative coins and medals with an individual value
or total shipment value of €2,000 or more are restricted You can pay for DHL Express services either with cash,
for carriage a credit card or by bank transfer. You can open an account with
n D
angerous/hazardous goods including but not limited to DHL Express to pay via bank transfer; and all account customers
perfumes, aftershaves, aerosols, flammable substances, receive invoices on a pre-agreed basis. For more details, please
dry ice, biological substances, UN classified dangerous get in touch with a Customer Service Advisor at your local
goods and any goods specified as such under International DHL Express office or go to mydhl.express.dhl.
Air Transport Association regulations (“IATA”), the
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customers, our operations and our own people. MyDHL+ re-imagines the way the shipping business
does business, by combining the tools and services our
We invest continually in market-leading technologies to help customers use most. With its mobile friendly and
our customers to manage and monitor shipments, create intuitive interface, customers can now import, export,
shipping labels, get quotes, schedule courier pickups, connect schedule a pickup, track shipments and pay bills more
with us and more. Digitalizing our operations provides more quickly than ever – all in one visit, with one password
transparency, allowing us to better anticipate and meet our and zero headaches. MyDHL+ makes it incredibly easy
customers’ needs. to navigate the complexities of international shipping.
ON DEMAND DELIVERY
DHL’s On Demand Delivery tool keeps
receivers informed of shipment progress,
allowing them to reschedule, reroute,
release or conveniently collect from a
DHL Service Point. It is an innovative,
easy-to-use, mobile-friendly service,
especially for residential deliveries.
DIGITAL TRUST
DIGITAL ASSISTANT Logistics requires transferring data and
content around the world and we embrace
Our Digital Assistant is a live chat helpdesk
a responsibility to do this securely. Our
that offers a 24/7 service across multiple
standards led by our binding Corporate
online channels and platforms, and in
Rules and by our Data Privacy Policy apply
41 languages, including Arabic. It tracks your
throughout the DPDHL Group and are
shipments, answers queries and directs you
approved by the Supervisory Authorities.
to FAQs.
We maintain a comprehensive Information
Security and Data Protection approach
Chat with us now! based on ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and GDPR,
to ensure a high standard when managing
customer information assets and personal
data. We aim to provide a rapid response to
ROBOTICS any security incident via our 24x7 Cyber
Defence Centre (CDC) with global coverage
Driven by rapid technological advancements and increasing supply chain
and our global DPO community.
complexity, robotics solutions are entering the logistics environment, boosting
productivity and driving zero-defect processes.
DPDHL acts as controller in respect of any
personal data it receives from customers
Robots are adopting more roles at DHL Express, assisting workers with the most
and holds to effectively provide
repetitive and labor-intensive tasks and freeing them up to do higher-order,
transportation services and in regard to the
customer-facing activities. Examples include the use of articulated robotic arms
delivery of any shipments or documents
for sorting inbound packages to last-mile delivery routes. We have four such
that it processes to perform its contractual
robots in use globally, with this number set to double soon.
obligations. DPDHL will act as a data
controller when an individual is executing
Our robots help get couriers out on the road faster – which means your parcels
their rights under privacy legislations.
get delivered faster.
CUSTOMER SHIPPING
INTEGRATION
Using EDI and XML Services enables you to
incorporate DHL’s online shipping
capabilities into your own website,
warehouse or customer service application.
This provides global shipment tracking
while making it faster and easier to access
information about transit times, rates and
courier bookings.
SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
DHL offers additional capabilities for
businesses requiring more specialized
solutions – for example, its Medical Express
and Collect & Return services.
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Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
Dedicated Pickup Per shipment AED 1.86 per kilo or minimum of AED 75 per shipment
Dedicated Delivery Per shipment AED 1.86 per kilo or AED 200 minimum per shipment
Shipment Preparation Per shipment AED 85
Saturday Delivery Per shipment AED 125
Shipment Insurance By shipment value 2% or AED 40 minimum
Extended Liability Per shipment AED 25
Direct Signature Per shipment AED 20
Change of Billing Per invoice AED 40
Neutral Delivery Per shipment AED 20
Duty Billing Services
Duty Tax Paid % of fiscal charges 2% or minimum AED 100
Duty Tax Importer % of fiscal charges 2% or minimum AED 75
For a full list of optional services, please visit our website at mydhl.express.dhl.
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Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
Please visit our website for a full list of surcharges and customs services.
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Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
doc = document contents only = document and non-document contents Table continues overleaf
For transit times and the availability of DHL Express 12:00 and DHL Express 9:00 for your origin and destination address, please refer to the
DHL Capability Tool at dct.dhl.com. Pieces with a single base length up to 300cm are accepted. Additional surcharges may apply.
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Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
300.1 - 3,000* 51.74 71.62 74.52 79.18 97.56 101.30 113.76 190.84
DHL Express 12:00 – Guaranteed delivery before 12:00 on the next possible working day to over 159 countries worldwide.
Add AED 50 to the DHL Express Worldwide prices.
DHL Express 9:00 – Guaranteed delivery before 9:00 on the next possible working day to over 95 countries worldwide.
Add AED 100 to the DHL Express Worldwide prices.
Weights are rounded up to the nearest 0.5kg for shipments up to 30kg, and to the nearest 1kg thereafter.
Rates are in AED and exclude customs duties, taxes, clearance-related charges, VAT and all surcharges.
Terms and conditions apply – see mydhl.express.dhl for details.
*DHL Express does not accept shipments exceeding 3,000kg, or containing pieces exceeding 1,000kg or 300cm in length, and/or not meeting
DHL standards for packing. Refer to our Packing Guide on mydhl.express.dhl. These network restrictions are subject to change with 30 days’ notice.
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Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
Calculate the Price Optional Surcharges Customs Service Capability Export Import
of Your Shipment Services Services and Rating Zones Services Services
300.1 - 3,000* 56.91 78.77 81.97 87.09 107.31 111.42 125.14 209.93
DHL Express 12:00 – Guaranteed delivery before 12:00 on the next possible working day from over 159 countries worldwide.
Add AED 50 to the DHL Express Worldwide Import prices.
DHL Express 9:00 – Guaranteed delivery before 9:00 on the next possible working day from over 95 countries worldwide.
Add AED 100 to the DHL Express Worldwide Import prices.
Weights are rounded up to the nearest 0.5kg for shipments up to 30kg, and to the nearest 1kg thereafter.
Rates are in AED and exclude customs duties, taxes, clearance-related charges, VAT and all surcharges.
Terms and conditions apply – see mydhl.express.dhl for details.
*DHL Express does not accept shipments exceeding 3,000kg, or containing pieces exceeding 1,000kg or 300cm in length, and/or not meeting
DHL standards for packing. Refer to our Packing Guide on mydhl.express.dhl. These network restrictions are subject to change with 30 days’ notice.
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The information in this guide is correct as of 1st January 2023. DHL reserves the right to amend or modify any of the information at any time.