DHL Express Announces its 2015 Rate Adjustments

- 4.5% average increase in Canada

- Effective January 1, 2015


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 21, 2014) - DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, today announced a general average price increase in Canada, effective January 1, 2015. Shipping rates will increase by an average 4.5% for International Express services. Some Optional Services and Surcharges will change as well.

DHL Express adjusts its prices annually, taking into account inflation and other rising costs in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that it serves. Price adjustments will vary from country to country, depending on local conditions, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow. For more information, visit www.dhl.com.

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DHL - The logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics and CEP industry and "The logistics company for the world". DHL commits its expertise in international express, national and international parcel delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation as well as contract and e-commerce related solutions along the entire supply chain. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and around 315,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting environmental protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenues of more than 55 billion euros in 2013.

Contact Information:

Media Contact:
DHL Media Relations
Hazel Valencia
+ 416-817-8051
hazel.valencia@dhl.com