Below is a table of different shipping services available from DHL. DHL domestic service is currently in transition because they are in the middle of a deal that will effectively outsource DHL domestic air service to UPS. This can be good or bad depending on the shipping rates that you have with DHL and how much you value UPS services-DHL customers will be getting UPS service for DHL prices.

On the international front, DHL is the leader in terms of reach, pricing and service. They have had hubs established worldwide before Fedex and UPS and their pricing and service reflect this advantage. Their international air service consists basically of three types of services: international same day, international document delivery and international package delivery. When shipping international packages by air this is all you need. Most time critical packages from a business standpoint are documents and do not go through customs. The ability to bypass customs means that the delivery is limited by flight arrival and sorting times. A separate service for documents insures that documents are streamlined through flight arrival into distribution.

DHL international freight services have a lot more variety and reflect the far reaching presence that DHL has around the world. Shippers who use International Freight Services are usually large shippers working with international shipping consultants that help them arrange the best freight services for their business. DHL international freight services may also be of some use to international movers or international moving companies who may be moving large pieces of furniture and the like from the United States worldwide.

DHL offers many free shipping resources that can be useful to the novice and experienced shipper alike. A little known resource is the transit time tool. This can tell you how long it would take an international package to reach destination barring any hold ups in customs. The international shipping service guide is well organized and informative. The HTS/Schedule B numbers Tool is a great tool for finding Harmonized tariff codes and schedule B numbers.

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