Road Freight Surcharges
DHL Freight regularly reviews the surcharges for road freight transports. Please find the valid surcharges below.
Forwarding Surcharges
Foreign Currency Surcharge
Based on the continuous shifting in the Foreign exchange market which influence our cost estimates, we have found it appropriate to introduce a variable Foreign Currency Surcharge.
We will operate individual add-on’s for Europe (incl The Baltics), Great Britain, Sweden and Denmark.
The surcharge is set and adjusted monthly, based on The Bank of Norway’s published currency exchange.
Exchange Surcharge
Country |
Rate |
Rate |
Rate February 2024 |
Surcharge |
Surcharge |
Surcharge February 2024 |
Europe/Baltics, EUR |
11,8200
|
11,8170 |
11,8685 |
33,80% |
33,80% |
32,80%
|
UK, GBP |
14,2629 |
14,0899 |
14,3299 |
14,30% |
14,30% |
15,00% |
Sweden, SEK |
107,33 |
103,84 |
103,42 |
21,40% |
19,20% |
19,20% |
Denmark, DKK |
158,47 |
158,38 |
159,07 |
41,20% |
41,20% |
41,20% |
New Danish Road Tax
In an attempt to reduce CO2 emissions in Denmark, the Danish government has now finally decided to introduce Danish road tax from 2025 - initially for trucks of 12 tonnes and over.
The new road tax also contains an environmental zone surcharge for trucks driving within the city zones of Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg.
Based on our calculations of the consequences of this new kilometer-based tax, we unfortunately have to pass this additional cost on to our customers.
You can download our overviews of Danish road tax on international shipments and on domestic distribution. The supplements come into force on 1 January 2025.
If you would like further information or have questions about the above, you are always welcome to contact your usual contact person at DHL Freight.
Road Tax (Maut) in Europe
Road Tax in Europe varies depending of which Euro norm the different vehicle is registered. The Euro norm range is from 2 to 5. Euro class 2 and 3 pollute more and old vehicles will therefore have higher costs, while new vehicles in Euro class 4 and 5 pollute less and have lower costs.
A part of DHLs environmental focus is using new trucks. We have also introduced strict requirements to our subcontractors. This means that we can limit the Road Tax (Maut) to minimum costs, which benefit both the environment and our customers.
Below, please find an overview of which countries and rates applicable for charging Road Tax (Maut).
You can also find information published by Norges Bank for documentation. Monthly Update.
Mobility Package Surcharge
Change of the EU Mobility Package Surcharge applicable from 05/09/2022
When we introduced the EU Mobility Pack fee on 20/03/2022, this was done on the basis of calculations we based on information available at that time. In retrospect, it has turned out that our estimates for costs related to driving the tow truck home, journey home for drivers, weekend rest for drivers, minimum wage for drivers and administration have been far higher than our calculations.
We therefore see ourselves having to increase the EU Mobility Pack fee to 14.5 % on both imports and exports.
Introduction of the EU ETS on ferry routes
As part of the European effort to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, from 01.01.2024 climate quotas will be introduced on all shipping. The quotas are bought for one month at a time and the price per ferry route can vary from month to month. https://www.miljodirektoratet.no/ansvarsomrader/klima/klimakvoter/skipsfart-i-eus-kvotesystem/ The cost of these climate quotas depends on the different ferry routes - DHL Global Forwarding Norway as will from 01.01.2024 charge NOK 1, 25 per 100 kg - max NOK 300, min NOK 2.50 per consignment. This fee can be changed based on changes in quota purchases.