Temporary Surcharges

DHL International Demand Surcharge Introduction – 15th September 2024

 
To ensure operational continuity during a period of high demand, we will be activating a Demand Surcharge effective 15 September 2024 until 31 January 2025. The Demand Surcharge will be applicable to all Time Definite International (TDI) and Day Definite International (DDI) shipments.
 
WHY IS THIS SURCHARGE BEING IMPLEMENTED?

DHL Express transports your shipments around the world using dedicated DHL aircraft, supported by a significant amount of commercial airline capacity. This unique model provides the coverage and service levels that you have come to expect, connecting all 220+ countries and territories worldwide.

During periods of high demand, the shipment volume materially exceeds DHL’s base level of network capacity. In addition, over recent years, global trade has become increasingly unpredictable, volatile, and challenging. Introducing the Demand Surcharge allows for the allocation of additional resource and capacity as needed in response to global dynamics, enabling us to continue to deliver the best possible service for you and your customers.

The Demand Surcharge, also referred to as Peak Season Surcharge, is a commonly applied extra charge in the logistics industry and has been for many years.
 
WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF THIS SURCHARGE?

The Demand Surcharge will apply per shipment in GBP per kg according to the origin and destination, as follows:
 
 

 

 

In what circumstances will the surcharge apply?

The Emergency Situation Surcharge will continue to be applicable to all Express International shipments sent via DHL and FedEx respectively . 

UPS Demand Surcharge and Surge Fee 2024

Dear Customer, 

Effective 9th of September 2024, the following existing fees will be increased:
  • The existing Demand Surcharge for parcels that meet the specifications for Over Maximum Limits will increase by 10%.
  • The Additional Handling Charge, Large Package Surcharge, and Over Maximum Limits Charge will increase by 10%
  • All UPS export and import brokerage service fees will increase by 5.1%.
  • The Disbursement Fee will increase by 5% and the fee applied to the advanced amount will increase by 0.5 percent points.
  • The Paper Commercial Invoice Services Surcharge will increase to the local currency equivalent of EUR 9. Shippers will be charged a nominal surcharge per shipment, when only a paper commercial invoice will be provided.
Effective 9th of September 2024, the following new surcharges will be introduced:
  • A Peak Fee Surcharge will apply to packages that require Additional Handling and Large Packages until January 31, 2025.
Additional Handling £13.20 + Peak Fee £6.50 = £19.70
Large Package Surcharge £55.00 + Peak Fee £62.40 = £117.40
Over max Surcharge £434.50 + £398.00 Peak Fee = £832.50

Effective 15th of September 2024, the following new surcharges will be introduced:
  • A Demand Surcharge will no longer apply to shipments from China, Hong Kong, Macau, to Europe and India.
  • A Surge Fee* for any Express Freight, Express, Express Saver, Express Plus or Expedited cross-border shipments. This fee is subject to Fuel Surcharge and will apply based on the billable weight of the shipment.

Surge Fee

Origin Classification Destination Classification GBP
EUROPE EUROPE 0.25
EUROPE ROW 0.40
CN/HK/MO EUROPE 0.90
APAC OTHERS EUROPE 0.65
ROW EUROPE 0.40

 

FedEx Peak Surcharge – for shipment originating within Europe/UK 

  • Europe.   £0.18 per kg min £0.80 / shipment.
  • US/Canada £0.27 per kg min £0.80 / shipment.
  • Rest of World £0.27 per kg, min £0.80 / shipment.

The ESS will not be applicable to UK Overnight and European Road services .

We kindly ask you to ensure that your invoice approval cycles and processes have been updated accordingly to avoid any delays. 

You will all have seen in the news or experienced firsthand the dramatic impact the current COVID-19 crisis is having on the global aviation industry, resulting in significant reductions or complete cancellation of passenger flights in most countries.

This Emergency Situation Surcharge will allow them to cover part of the operating cost increases and the necessary air network adjustments during the time of this emergency situation.

Latest network updates

To help you keep up to date with operations in impacted countries, you will find the latest update on the DHL network status via the link below:

www.simplydhl.com/covid-19updates

This website will be updated twice per week.

Thank you for your continued support and the trust placed in us at this very difficult time. We wish you and your family the best and we all look forward to returning to usual once this challenging time has passed.

If you have any questions on how this may effect your shipment charging, please do to hesitate to contact us on 01753 68700 or email [email protected].

 

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