Plantation, FL – October 21, 2016: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced a 4.9% general average price increase for U.S. account holders, effective January 2, 2017.

DHL Express adjusts its prices annually, taking into account inflation, currency dynamics and other rising costs, such as expenses related to compliance with enhanced security regulations, in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that it serves. Customers should refer to their current DHL agreement to determine the impact of these changes.

A guide to the 2017 rates as well as FAQs are available at www.dhl-usa.com/rateguide