DHL hikes parcel rates in peak season

The logistics giant DHL wants to charge new additional fees for business customers in the weeks before Christmas. The Group plans to impose a "black friday special levy" of 50 cents per package on dealers in addition to the already existing peak fee for the high season around the holidays of 19 cents, the German association Onlinehandel announced on Tuesday. "For many small and medium-sized online shops, this can become a real burden," the assoc…

DHL hikes parcel rates in peak season

For the past three years, DHL has been charging German online retailers a surcharge for parcel deliveries in November and December. This year, an additional hefty fee will be added during two peak weeks. It could lead German online stores to focus more heavily on Singles Day.

What is a festival of discounts for online shoppers means a logistical challenge for parcel services. DHL now responds with an extra charge especially on the days around Black Friday – in addition to the existing season surcharge. read more on t3n.de