Emergency Situation Surcharge (ESS) Adjustment – Effective April 10th 2022

COVID-19 has had significant impacts on the global aviation industry, and global supply chains. In order for us to maintain a reliable and high quality delivery service for you and your customers, DHL Express introduced a temporary Emergency Situation Surcharge (ESS) in 2020.

Since the onset of this global pandemic, DHL teams have been adapting and adjusting the operations of our global network to align with new developments, regulatory requirements and constant changes in capacity and demand.

As market conditions continue to evolve with the ongoing situation, the Emergency Situation Surcharge (ESS) will be adjusted effective April 10th 2022.

DHL is making adjustments for specific origin/destination combinations. This adjustment reflects changes in market dynamics, air capacity availability and operational restrictions.

Key adjustments are summarized below:

- Origins China, Hong Kong, Rest of Asia 2 and South Asia 4 to destinations in Australia and New Zealand 3 : JPY 320 p/kg

- Origins Rest of Asia to destinations in Europe 5, Americas 6 and Rest of World region: JPY 160 p/kg

- Origins China, Hong Kong, Rest of Asia and South Asia to destinations in China, Hong Kong, Rest of Asia and South Asia : JPY 120 p/kg

- Origins Europe, Americas and Rest of World region to destinations in Rest of Asia : JPY 30 p/kg

※Added origin lane: South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal)

If you have any questions, please reach out to your local DHL representative.