The DHL delivery service has increased prices in Russia by an average of 35% – Kommersant

From November 1, the logistics operator DHL increased delivery tariffs in Russia, additional services and fees, as well as customs declaration services by an average of 35%. This is reported by RBC with a link to a letter sent to the company’s clients.

It says that in recent years, “the world has faced unprecedented challenges” that have forced supply chains to be restructured. DHL Express explained that they are reviewing the cost of services taking into account inflation and operating costs, including the cost of air transportation, vehicles and their components, fuels and lubricants (fuels and lubricants) and fuel, as well as increases in tariffs for airport taxes.

According to the price list for website, prices for delivery by country per 1 kg of cargo have not changed, but the cost of related services has increased. In particular, the surcharge for non-standard cargo dimensions was increased by 37%, to 4.8 thousand rubles. for one place. Transportation of lithium batteries (they can only be transported on cargo planes) – by 72%, up to 2 thousand rubles, delivery to high-risk countries – by 64.6%, up to 2.88 thousand rubles.

DHL in the early 2000s, the company began to provide postal services under the Deutsche Post brand, and logistics services under the DHL brand. Since July 2023, the company has been named DHL Group. DHL Express stopped express delivery of goods throughout Russia from September 1, 2022 against the backdrop of sanctions.

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Laura Keffer