Fuel Surcharge
Due to significant fluctuations in the cost of fuel, our carrier partners and industry as a whole, apply Fuel Surcharge to their consignments as percentage of the overall cost.
These charges are often calculated in line with the consumer price in Sterling (GBP) of diesel fuel for UK overnight services and on the Jet Price Fuel Monitor as published by IATA for international services.
Current Fuel Surcharges:
(Last updated 03rd November 2023)
UK (RDS delivered) Same Day services = 5%
UK (RDS delivered) Overnight services = 5%
UK Overnight services = 12.5%
International Road services = 20%
International Air services = 25%
Fuel Surcharge
A temporary DHL Parcel/UKMail (13p) & DPD (20p), UK ‘HGV Driver Shortage’ applies to all shipments / items (for multi-piece) & published / printed tariff card rates.
RDSwill pass this surcharge at cost on our invoice, in addition to the quoted rate on the portal, until further notice. are now quoting this surcharge within the quoted rate on the RDS portal.
RDS
As market conditions continue to evolve with the ongoing situation, the Emergency Situation Surcharge (ESS) imposed by DHL Express will be adjusted effective 10th April 2022.
Although the ESS for most lanes will not change, DHL are making adjustments for specific origin/destination combinations. This adjustment reflects changes in market dynamics, air capacity availability and operational restrictions imposed related to COVID-19 measures from local governments:
RDS will pass this surcharge at cost on our invoice, in addition to the quoted rate on the portal, until further notice.
RDS will now include this surcharge, along with the EU / BREXIT Export fee, within the quoted rate on the RDS portal.
For all additional charges with DHL Express, please click here.
Although the ESS for most lanes will not change, DHL are making adjustments for specific origin/destination combinations. This adjustment reflects changes in market dynamics, air capacity availability and operational restrictions imposed related to COVID-19 measures from local governments:
RDS will now include this surcharge, along with the EU / BREXIT Export fee, within the quoted rate on the RDS portal.
For all additional charges with DHL Express, please click here.