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DHL Express for time-critical international documents, parcels and freight

Ship with DHL Express

DHL Express is the specialist for time-critical international shipments via air freight. Where DHL eCommerce handles your Benelux parcel deliveries, DHL Express is your go-to when speed and global reach are decisive: next-day Europe, 2-3 days intercontinental.

With Wuunder, you book DHL Express shipments with a single click or via the API. Labels, paperless customs invoices and pickup are arranged automatically. 

Combine DHL Express with other express carriers like FedEx and UPS and let your shipping rules select the optimal service per order.

Use your own contract

Use your own DHL Express carrier contract. In MyWuunder or via the API you see your own rates per service, including fuel and surcharge calculations. 

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DHL Express

Standard
  • Pickup at a business address, worldwide
  • Express air freight with typically next-day delivery within Europe
  • Delivery to business and residential addresses Monday through Friday
  • Full track and trace from pickup to delivery through the DHL Express network
  • Maximum parcel weight: 70 kg (depending on the service and destination)
  • Maximum dimensions: 120 x 80 x 80 cm
  • Compliant with CMR conditions and international conventions
Additional options
  • Timed delivery before 9:00, 10:30, or 12:00
  • Delivery to residential addresses
  • Remote Area Service
  • Shipments needing extra handling
  • Extra-large or heavy shipments
  • Additional insurance available

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DHL Express Services

Quickly book any DHL Express solution:

  • DHL Express Domestic
  • DHL Express Worldwide
  • DHL Express Economy Select

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Non-standard sizes are no problem

For parcels that exceed standard DHL Express weight or size limits, special handling is available. Shipments over 70 kg or with dimensions above 120 x 80 x 80 cm can be scheduled for delivery, with surcharges for oversized formats. 

DHL Express uses volumetric weight (length x width x height / 5000). The higher of actual or volumetric weight is charged. Keep this in mind when packing.

Have shipments picked up worldwide with DHL Express

  • Wuunder automatically books a pickup with DHL Express as soon as you create a label.
  • DHL Express collects with their own drivers, typically the same or next business day.
  • Need a regular pickup? DHL Express offers fixed daily pickups by appointment.

Customs without paperwork

DHL Express offers paperless customs: your commercial invoice is sent digitally to customs. No more printing documents and attaching them to the shipment. Wuunder generates the customs invoice automatically based on your order data. 

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FAQ

Q: Can I use my own DHL Express contract?

A: Yes. Activate your DHL Express contract in MyWuunder and see exactly what you pay per service. Express carriers fall outside our Resell offering, so you always operate on your own DHL Express agreement.

 

Q: Where does DHL Express deliver?

A: DHL Express covers nearly the entire globe with its own aircraft and trucks. The sweet spot is time-sensitive B2B deliveries across Europe, though residential addresses are served too. Notable: their express network also handles pallets.

 

Q: Can I combine DHL Express with other carriers?

A: Yes. Deploy DHL Express alongside TNT, FedEx, UPS and standard parcel services. Your shipping rules decide per order which service wins: by transit time, weight, or destination.

 

Q: Can I display DHL Express rates in my checkout?

A: Yes. Wuunder Checkout passes live DHL Express pricing through to your customer, fuel, import duties, and dimensional surcharges included. No hidden costs at checkout.

 

Q: Can I display DHL Express delivery times in my checkout?

A: Yes. Wuunder Checkout lets your customer pick a delivery day. Wuunder selects the fastest DHL Express service that fits within your cut-off, weekends, and public holidays. For DHL Express points we show location, distance, and opening hours.

 

Q: Can I use DHL Express in combination with PuzzlPack?

A: Yes. PuzzlPack locks in the optimal box size before rates are calculated. Essential for express: volumetric weight drives the price, so compact packaging saves money immediately.

 

Q: How is collection arranged if I use DHL Express ad-hoc?

A: The moment you generate a label, Wuunder schedules a pickup automatically. DHL Express sends their own drivers, often the same business day.

 

Q: How do I track DHL Express shipments?

A: DHL Express scans at every hub in their network. Wuunder Track consolidates those scans into clear status notifications for you and your customer: collection, customs clearance, transit, and delivery. Connect via API to your helpdesk or WMS.

 

Q: Can I handle returns via DHL Express?

A: Yes. Customers bring parcels to a DHL Express point or have them collected at home (not available everywhere). Through Wuunder Returns you give them a branded return portal with the option to exchange instead of refund, protecting your conversion.