Common questions

What are DHL box sizes?

What are DHL box sizes?

DHL Service Point

Box Size Sizes and Max Recommended Weights United Kingdom
Box 3 33.7 x 32.2 x 10cm Up to 3kg £15.95
Box 4 33.7 x 32.2 x 18cm Up to 7kg £16.95
Box 5 33.7 x 32.2 x 34.5cm Up to 12kg £19.95
Box 6 41.7 x 35.9 x 36.9cm Up to 18kg £21.95

Does DHL charge by weight or size?

DHL can transport shipments of nearly any size and weight. If a shipment includes a piece that is over 48 inches in length or over 150 Lbs., an excess size-overweight piece charge of $89.00 is applied.

Does DHL have flat rate boxes?

DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, has introduced the express delivery industry’s first prepaid, all-inclusive flat-rate box, designed to minimize time, paperwork, and expense for U.S. shipping customers.

Does DHL deliver to Cyprus?

DHL has a partnership with ACS Air Courier Services (Cyprus) Ltd. International shipments will be collected from the sender and brought into Cyprus by DHL. The delivery is then handled by ACS CY.

Why is DHL so expensive?

Since DHL has a much smaller ground fleet than most of the competition, domestic transportation costs more for them.

What is the largest package DHL will ship?

To ensure the best possible speed of the DHL world-class network, DHL Express will only accept shipments that contain pieces up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms) in actual weight and 118 inches (300 centimeters) in length.

How much does it cost to send a 20kg package?

Heavy Parcel Delivery

Parcel Weight Price
10kg £12.99 exc VAT
15kg £14.24 exc VAT
20kg £15.49 exc VAT

Why is DHL shipping so expensive?

The DHL shipping cost may be impacted by surcharges for specific delivery services. DHL does this while ensuring that the surcharges availed are equal for all customers. Fuel surcharges: affects any weight charge on shipments and other transport surcharges. Fuel surcharges are derived from the public fuel indices.

Does DHL provide box?

DHL provides a range of packaging supplies that are tried and tested. However, if you prefer to use your own materials, the following provides some general guidelines. Always use high quality corrugated cardboard boxes for parcels. For fragile or heavy items, double-wall or tri-wall constructions are recommended.

How long does DHL take to deliver to Cyprus?

DHL Parcel UK provides cheap and convenient door to door delivery from the UK to Cyprus. Whether you choose to have your parcels collected from your home or work address in the UK, you can usually expect delivery of your parcels in around 3-4 days from collection via our worldwide air delivery service.

How much does it cost to send a package to Cyprus?

Cheapest shipping to Cyprus

Weight Price Service
1lb $26.14 Light Packet
5lb $51.87 EU Parcel Drop Off
10lb $71.35 EU Parcel Drop Off
20lb $106.51 EU Parcel Drop Off

How big is a DHL Express box size?

DHL Account Number Provide a DHL account number to be used for payment. Boxes Item Name Dimensions (LxWxH) Maximum Weight Quantity Box 3 33 x 33 x 10 cm 2 kg Box 4 33 x 32 x 18 cm 5 kg Box 5 33 x 32 x 34 cm

Are there different types of DHL shipping boxes?

There are different types of DHL box sizes that you can get for your shipments. While some of these boxes and shipping supplies are free, you will have to pay for others. DHL provides envelopes and flyers for free. Also, DHL Express box 1 to box 5 is available for free, including delivery.

Where can I get a free DHL box?

You can find DHL boxes as follows: You can get free DHL boxes for shipping from express easy box 1 to box 5 as well as free shipping envelopes and flyers. But if your shipments needs require you to use specialist boxes, you can get them at an affordable price from your nearest DHL location, or order directly from the DHL website.

How big of a shipment can I send to DHL?

All information about sizes and weights can be found here. * Whenever a piece exceeds the maximum standard sizes or a shipment exceeds 1.000 kg, a request to your DHL Express Contact ist required. * Whenever a piece exceeds the maximum standard sizes or a shipment exceeds 1.000 kg, a request to your DHL Express Contact ist required.

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