As of January 1st, customers who use DHL will pay an average of three percent more to send parcels, the Bonn-based company announced on Tuesday. The last time the company raised its parcel prices was in 2017. The company said the price increase was due to there being more staff and extra transport costs. Costs are on the upThe price increase comes as no surprise. Competitors, such as Hermes, have already raised their retail prices this yearIn addition, both Deutsche Post and its competitors raised prices for businesses.

Source: The Local December 17, 2019 15:22 UTC