DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced price adjustments today that will take effect on 01 January 2027. The average increase for customers in the Philippines will be 5.9%.
“International trade continues to create new opportunities for businesses, while supply chains are becoming increasingly interconnected and complex,” according to Nigel Lockett, Managing Director for the Philippines, DHL Express. “We remain committed to helping our customers navigate this evolving environment by investing in our global network, digital capabilities, security infrastructure, and sustainable logistics solutions. This annual price adjustment enables us to maintain the high level of service and reliability our customers expect while continuing to strengthen the resilience and adaptability of our global operations.”
DHL Express adjusts its pricing structure on an annual basis to account for broader inflationary pressures, persistent currency fluctuations, and industry-specific cost developments. Operating as an internationally integrated logistics business across more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, the express provider is influenced not only by local Philippine economic conditions but also by broader market developments across the global commercial landscape.
Beyond headline inflation rates, the company’s operational cost structure continues to face pressure from rising energy costs, evolving regulatory compliance requirements, and administrative expenses tied to updated customs and security measures enacted by national and international authorities. Persistent labor market pressures across multiple global regions also continue to drive up total operational expenditure for the international air express network.
To keep pace with growing customer demand and maintain its world-class international logistics capabilities, DHL Express maintains significant ongoing capital investments in its global hub infrastructure, air fleet modernization initiatives, digital systems, and overall operational resilience. Key aviation milestones supporting this strategic drive include completing the deliveries of its dedicated fleet of 28 Boeing B777 freighters, introducing more fuel-efficient aircraft models across various routes, and executing regional facility upgrades and expansion projects.
Security infrastructure remains a central priority alongside air fleet expansion. In 2026, the global logistics leader surpassed 500 TAPA-certified facilities worldwide, further solidifying its standing as the world’s most TAPA-certified logistics operator through steady investments in modern physical security systems, advanced technological capabilities, and refined operational processes.
Simultaneously, DHL Express is bolstering its technology and IT foundation to fortify cybersecurity posture, maximize system resilience, improve real-time shipment visibility, and boost network efficiency. Capital deployment in customer-facing digital solutions, notably AI-powered tools and the ongoing global rollout of the MyExpress platform, aims to streamline cross-border shipping workflows for commercial users.
Environmental sustainability continues to guide the company’s fleet and facility development. DHL Express maintains active investments in low-emission and fuel-efficient aircraft, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement, fleet electrification for ground transport, and carbon-neutral logistics facilities — initiatives engineered to reduce its total carbon footprint while assisting cross-border trade customers in reaching their own sustainability metrics.