Average rate increase of 4.9%, effective January 1, 2020

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 September2019 - DHL Express, theworld's leading international express services provider, announced a priceincrease today that will take effect on January 1, 2020. The average shipmentprice will be 4.9% higher compared to 2019.

"It is our goal at DHL Express to support our customersin reaching their business goals by tailoring our services to the needs oftheir business. As a prerequisite, we have been investing heavily in ourinternational network," said Christopher Ong, Country Manager, DHL Express Singapore."The annual price adjustment allows us to invest in our infrastructure,enabling us to utilize innovative technologies and individual deliveryprocesses to ensure best-in-class customer solutions. Rising volumes in the e-commercemarket have increased the demand for logistics expertise and in response, DHLExpress have invested comprehensively in new lower carbon-emission aircrafts,expanded its green fleet, enhanced its global hub and gateway network andtop-of-the-line sorting technology armed with multiple processing capacities.These advances and those to come will help us, our customers and partners, tocontribute a significant part to improving our ecological footprint."

Prices are adjusted on an annual basis by DHL Express, taking intoconsideration inflation and currency dynamics such as administrative costsrelated to regulatory and security measures. These measures are updated bynational and international authorities on a regular basis in each of the morethan 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves. Depending on localconditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will applyto all customers where contracts allow.

For more information, visit www.dhl.com. 

On the Internet: https://www.dhl.com.sg/en/express.html

Local DHL Resource Centre: https://dhlexpress.com.sg

Follow us at: https://facebook.com/DHLSG

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL familyof divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging fromnational and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfilmentsolutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrialsupply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businessessecurely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutionsfor growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare,energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibilityand an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positionedas "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part ofDeutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 61 billioneuros in 2018.