DHL Express, a provider of international courier services, has announced an average general price increase across Europe, effective from January 1, 2014. In Poland, the average price increase will be 3.5% for international air shipments and domestic shipments with an item weight of up to 31.5 kg, and 3.9% for international road shipments and domestic shipments with an item weight exceeding 31.5 kg.
– Our annual price adjustment is primarily aimed at ensuring a competitive and sustainable offer for our customers – said Ken Allen, CEO of DHL Express. – Throughout the process, we are able to maintain a competitive cost base while investing in the quality of our network. For example, in 2013, we increased the capacity of our air networks in all regions, opened an expanded and upgraded sorting facility for the Americas, and continued to invest in our training and development program for employees and couriers – Certified International Specialist. These investments bring benefits to customers who use our services in every country.
DHL adjusts rates annually, taking into account inflation and other rising costs in each of the more than 220 countries and territories where it provides its services. Price adjustments vary by country, depending on local conditions, and apply to all customers, subject to existing contracts.