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April 15, 2026

Avoid Surprises – Know Your Shipping Rate and Transit Time

Whether you are importing or exporting, DHL makes the process simple and transparent. You can easily calculate a shipping quote based on your preferred service options and view up-to-date transit times—so you always know what to expect before you ship.

Get an Instant Shipping Quote with MyDHL+

With MyDHL+, getting a quote is quick and straightforward. Simply log in and navigate to the “Get a Quote” tab. During the process, make sure to select the option “Show My Account Rates” to view your personalized pricing.

Enter the shipment’s origin and destination, along with the package weight (measured on a scale) and its dimensions (length × width × height). These dimensions are used to calculate the volumetric weight.

Shipping charges are based on either the actual weight or the volumetric weight - whichever is higher. All available DHL Express services will be displayed, including guaranteed delivery dates and estimated costs, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your needs.

Understanding DHL Shipping Rates

Our rate guide provides up-to-date information on shipping costs based on trade lanes and volumetric weight. It also includes detailed descriptions of additional services, surcharges, and DHL customs services.

Shipping costs are calculated according to the rates published at the time of booking, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

How to Calculate Volumetric Weight:

Shipping costs are not determined solely by the actual weight of your package. They can also be influenced by the space the shipment occupies on the aircraft. This is known as volumetric weight (or dimensional weight).

Volumetric weight reflects the density of a package:
a less dense item takes up more space relative to its actual weight.

The volumetric weight is calculated and compared to the actual weight of the shipment. The higher of the two is used to determine the shipping cost.