DHL Express ups rates by 4.9% from 2022 in Sri Lanka

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced an upward price adjustment of 4.9% effective 1 January 2022. 

DHL Express said prices are adjusted on an annual basis taking into consideration inflation, currency dynamics and administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures. 

These measures are being regularly updated by national and international authorities in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves. DHL Express said depending on local conditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow. 

It said the adjustment also allows the company to further invest in its infrastructure network and strengthen the resilience against crises and provide the needed capacity growth due to rising customer demands.

“We are always striving to deliver excellence to our customers, and thus, are investing regularly to expand and enhance our services while ensuring that their business can continue even in times of global crises,” said DHL Express Sri Lanka Country Manager Dimithri Perera.

“With the annual price adjustment, we are able to invest in our infrastructure and technology to ensure resilient, sustainable and best-in-class customer solutions. This includes state-of-the art aircraft and vehicles as well as the expansion of our hubs and gateways to increase capacities as demand for the fastest possible cross-border shipping continues to grow,” Perera added