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DHL Express announces rate increase for U.S. account holders

Chris Gillis
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The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier said it will impose a 4.9 percent general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective Jan. 2.

   DHL Express said it will impose a 4.9 percent general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective Jan. 2.
   The express carrier said its annual price increase takes into account inflation, currency adjustments and other costs, such as those related to compliance with security regulations.
   DHL said a guide to its 2017 rates is also available online.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.