DHL Express Special Services

When every minute counts

Across town or around the world, from critical documents to life-saving medical shipments, DHL Special Services provides a bespoke solution for your most urgent shipments.

Fastest possible delivery

Pickup within 60 minutes (main cities), then next flight out to more than 170 countries and territories.

Always available, door to door

24/7/365 service with end-to-end delivery, wherever your shipment needs to go.

Simple, real-time booking

Place orders quickly online with instant confirmation and proof of delivery via phone, email, or mobile.

Full visibility and control

Proactive tracking, real-time updates, and detailed reporting keep you informed from pickup through delivery.

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Arrange your time-critical delivery in minutes with our Same Day service.

Industries We Serve

Aerospace

For Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, get critical parts delivered fast to minimize downtime and keep operations moving.

Auto-Mobility

From vehicle-off-road incidents to prototypes and mission-critical parts, keep production and innovation on track without delay.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Support time-sensitive operations with urgent deliveries and expert handling of dangerous goods, from rig down to remote sites.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Avoid costly line-down situations with rapid delivery of essential parts to keep production running smoothly.

Technology

Support mission-critical components and time-sensitive market launches with fast, reliable delivery.

Retail & Entertainment

From luxury fashion to live events and professional sports, deliver shipments exactly when and where they’re needed.

Life Sciences & Healthcare

For urgent, sensitive shipments – including clinical trials, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals – where there is no margin for delay.

Chemical

Ensure fast, compliant transport of specialty chemicals with expert handling and time-critical delivery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DHL Express Special Services is a premium, time-critical delivery service designed for urgent shipments that need to move within hours – across town or across the world.

In most cases, pickup can be arranged within 60 minutes of booking, depending on location and availability.

The service offers domestic and international delivery, with next flight out options connecting to more than 170 countries and territories.

DHL Express Special Services can handle a wide range of shipments – from small parcels to large, heavy, or specialized items, including time-sensitive and high-value goods.

You’ll have full visibility from pickup through delivery, with proactive tracking, real-time updates, and proof of delivery via phone, email, or mobile.

DHL Express Special Services operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – so you can ship whenever urgency strikes.