
Increased costs for wages and energy were cited as the reason for the increase
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DHL is the market leader among parcel services in Germany.
The logistics group DHL is increasing numerous parcel prices for the new year.
As the company in Bonn announced, sending small parcels of size S across Germany from January onwards will cost 5.19 euros when dropped off at a post office - one euro more than before.
For parcel M it is 5.79 euros instead of 5.19 euros and for parcels up to two kilos it is 6.79 euros instead of 6.19 euros. Parcels and parcels to countries outside the EU are also becoming more expensive.
DHL justified the price increases because of increased costs for wages, energy and inflation.
This also ensures nationwide supply in Germany. The Federal Network Agency still has to approve the new package prices.
DHL is the market leader among parcel services in Germany. Competitors include Hermes, UPS, DPD and GLS.
But the logistics group doesn't just have bad news.
Because the price surcharges also come with additional services: in the future, shipment tracking and liability up to 20 euros will automatically be included.
In addition, DHL will be offering discounts when purchasing postage online next year.
The online price for particularly high-demand products such as the DHL package two kilos remains stable at around 6.19 euros.
For size S, online postage costs 4.49 euros. Anyone who sends such a package to a packing station pays even less, namely 4.29 euros.
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