In an announcement made in recent months, DHL had previously declared that it would implement a high surcharge during the busy period of November and December. The new fee to be applied in July was announced this week. E-commerce sellers using the DHL Business Customer Portal have been informed about the new pricing. The company noted that this new fee is linked to its annual price increase policy.
DHL’s Fixed Fees Range from 8 to 120 Euros
According to the information provided, a fixed monthly fee will be applied to e-commerce sellers starting from July 1. A monthly fixed fee will be charged for the “DHL Parcel” and “DHL Returns” services. However, the DHL Small Parcel service will not be affected by the new pricing. The new fee will be applied regardless of the number of shipments made per month. E-commerce sellers shipping with the company report that the fixed fees range from 8 to 120 euros.
“As Shipping Volume Increases, the Average Cost Per Package Decreases”
Meanwhile, DHL recently adjusted its shipping prices. A spokesperson from DHL said, “These amounts are tiered according to the rates individually agreed upon with our customers.” The spokesperson added: “A higher monthly fixed fee comes with a lower price per shipment. Thanks to the newly introduced monthly fixed fee, the average cost per package automatically decreases as shipping volume increases for our customers. This means that every additional shipment made with DHL contributes to growth.”
