Ship with DHL Express using Sendcloud
Connect your store to Sendcloud and DHL Express to ship from the UK to 220+ countries next-day, with full customs handling and parcels up to 70kg.
Worldwide delivery to 220+ countries
Next-day UK domestic and worldwide express
Parcels up to 70kg with full customs handling
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GLOBAL EXPRESS DELIVERY
Why ship with DHL Express through Sendcloud
DHL Express runs the world's premium express network: next-day UK domestic, worldwide delivery to 220+ countries, and parcels up to 70kg with full customs handling. UK Sendcloud accounts use DHL Express on their own contract. Sendcloud automates labels, generates customs paperwork from order data, and applies your IOSS to qualifying B2C orders under €150.
Worldwide delivery to 220+ countries
Next-day UK domestic and worldwide express
Parcels up to 70kg with full customs handling
DHL Express
shipping methods
Outgoing shipments
Pre-negotiated rates available?
DHL Express Domestic
Yes
DHL Express Domestic + Direct Signature
Yes
DHL Express Internazionale (DAP)
Yes
DHL Express Internazionale
Yes
DHL Express Economy Select
Direct contract only
Returns
Pre-negotiated rates available?
DHL Express Domestic Return Drop-Off
Yes
DHL Express Worldwide Return Drop
Yes
DHL Express
shipping methods
Outgoing shipments
Pre-negotiated rates available?
DHL Express Domestic
Yes
DHL Express Domestic + Direct Signature
Yes
DHL Express Internazionale (DAP)
Yes
DHL Express Internazionale
Yes
DHL Express Economy Select
Direct contract only
Returns
Pre-negotiated rates available?
DHL Express Domestic Return Drop-Off
Yes
DHL Express Worldwide Return Drop
Yes
DHL Express
shipping methods
Outgoing shipments
Pre-negotiated rates available?
DHL Express Domestic
Yes
DHL Express Domestic + Direct Signature
Yes
DHL Express Internazionale (DAP)
Yes
DHL Express Internazionale
Yes
DHL Express Economy Select
Direct contract only
Returns
Pre-negotiated rates available?
DHL Express Domestic Return Drop-Off
Yes
DHL Express Worldwide Return Drop
Yes
One workflow for global express
Get the most out of DHL Express with Sendcloud
Ship more efficiently
Print DHL Express labels and customs documents in batch from one screen.
Save on shipping
Use Sendcloud's pre-negotiated DHL Express rates, or upload your own contract.
Use every touchpoint
Branded tracking emails follow each parcel through pickup, customs, and delivery worldwide.
Access the best couriers, no matter how you ship
Option 1:
Ship with discounted rates
You'll need your own DHL Express contract; many of our 170+ carriers offer pre-negotiated rates.
Instant access to 9,500+ shipping methods
Switch couriers with one click
Receive courier refunds 8x faster
Option 2:
Ship with your contracts
Upload your DHL Express contract and ship at your negotiated UK rates.
Your own negotiated rates and methods
Insights into your shipping performance
Use Sendcloud rates as backup
MULTI-CARRIER STRATEGY
Combine DHL Express with 170+ carriers
DHL Express handles UK premium worldwide. Pair it with Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed domestic, and FedEx Crossborder for non-EU duties handling.
DHL Express
UK and worldwide express to 220+ countries
How do I start shipping with DHL Express through Sendcloud?
DHL Express activates via Sendcloud's My carriers tab at pre-negotiated rates. For your own DHL Express contract, add account credentials in the My contracts tab to ship at your negotiated rates worldwide.
For step-by-step instructions, see Sendcloud's Help Center article on DHL Express setup.
What does Sendcloud add to my DHL Express shipping?
DHL Express is your UK express engine for premium worldwide shipping. Sendcloud automates label creation, generates customs paperwork from your order data, and lets you pair DHL Express with Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed UK domestic, and DHL eCommerce Europe for one-label UK to 28 EU destinations. All from one workflow with shipping rules routing each order to the right carrier.
Can I use my own DHL Express contract instead of Sendcloud's rates?
You have two options:
Sendcloud's pre-negotiated rates: Start shipping right away with no separate DHL Express account needed. Available on the Free plan and above.
Your own DHL Express contract: Upload your existing DHL Express account credentials to ship at your negotiated rates. Available on Sendcloud's Lite, Growth, and Premium plans. See Sendcloud plans and pricing.
How much does it cost to ship with DHL Express?
DHL Express shipping rates depend on the service you pick, parcel weight and dimensions, the destination zone, and whether you use Sendcloud's discounted DHL Express rates or upload your own DHL Express contract.
See live DHL Express shipping rates in your Sendcloud account to compare costs per service before you ship, or set rules to route shipments by weight, value, or destination. Sendcloud's discounted rates start on the Free plan; the Lite plan adds your own contract on top. See Sendcloud plans and pricing for the full breakdown.
Where does DHL Express deliver?
DHL Express delivers to 220+ countries worldwide, with next-day UK domestic and Saturday options. UK to EU shipments are international post-Brexit; Sendcloud generates customs paperwork from your order data and applies your IOSS to qualifying B2C orders under €150.
How does tracking work with DHL Express and Sendcloud?
DHL Express tracking flows back through carrier-API events for pickup, customs clearance, and final delivery. Sendcloud surfaces these in branded customer emails.
Can I combine DHL Express with my other carriers?
Yes. Sendcloud connects 170+ carriers under one platform. Switch carriers per order through shipping rules. Manage all of them from one dashboard, and pull tracking from every carrier into the same view. Common UK pairings for DHL Express: Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed UK domestic, FedEx Crossborder for duties-paid non-EU.
Can I handle returns through DHL Express?
Yes. DHL Express returns flow through Sendcloud's return portal: domestic and international returns. Customers request a return through your branded portal, Sendcloud generates the label or QR code, and the parcel comes back via DHL Express. Refunds and exchanges follow your store's flow once the parcel is received.
How does Sendcloud handle UK to EU customs and IOSS for DHL Express shipments?
DHL Express handles customs clearance for all international shipments. Sendcloud generates the required customs documents (commercial invoice, CN23, HS codes, weights, values) from your order data. For UK to EU B2C orders under €150, your IOSS number is applied so VAT is collected at checkout and customers don't see surprise import fees. Add your IOSS number in your Sendcloud account.
How do I start shipping with DHL Express through Sendcloud?
DHL Express activates via Sendcloud's My carriers tab at pre-negotiated rates. For your own DHL Express contract, add account credentials in the My contracts tab to ship at your negotiated rates worldwide.
For step-by-step instructions, see Sendcloud's Help Center article on DHL Express setup.
What does Sendcloud add to my DHL Express shipping?
DHL Express is your UK express engine for premium worldwide shipping. Sendcloud automates label creation, generates customs paperwork from your order data, and lets you pair DHL Express with Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed UK domestic, and DHL eCommerce Europe for one-label UK to 28 EU destinations. All from one workflow with shipping rules routing each order to the right carrier.
Can I use my own DHL Express contract instead of Sendcloud's rates?
You have two options:
Sendcloud's pre-negotiated rates: Start shipping right away with no separate DHL Express account needed. Available on the Free plan and above.
Your own DHL Express contract: Upload your existing DHL Express account credentials to ship at your negotiated rates. Available on Sendcloud's Lite, Growth, and Premium plans. See Sendcloud plans and pricing.
How much does it cost to ship with DHL Express?
DHL Express shipping rates depend on the service you pick, parcel weight and dimensions, the destination zone, and whether you use Sendcloud's discounted DHL Express rates or upload your own DHL Express contract.
See live DHL Express shipping rates in your Sendcloud account to compare costs per service before you ship, or set rules to route shipments by weight, value, or destination. Sendcloud's discounted rates start on the Free plan; the Lite plan adds your own contract on top. See Sendcloud plans and pricing for the full breakdown.
Where does DHL Express deliver?
DHL Express delivers to 220+ countries worldwide, with next-day UK domestic and Saturday options. UK to EU shipments are international post-Brexit; Sendcloud generates customs paperwork from your order data and applies your IOSS to qualifying B2C orders under €150.
How does tracking work with DHL Express and Sendcloud?
DHL Express tracking flows back through carrier-API events for pickup, customs clearance, and final delivery. Sendcloud surfaces these in branded customer emails.
Can I combine DHL Express with my other carriers?
Yes. Sendcloud connects 170+ carriers under one platform. Switch carriers per order through shipping rules. Manage all of them from one dashboard, and pull tracking from every carrier into the same view. Common UK pairings for DHL Express: Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed UK domestic, FedEx Crossborder for duties-paid non-EU.
Can I handle returns through DHL Express?
Yes. DHL Express returns flow through Sendcloud's return portal: domestic and international returns. Customers request a return through your branded portal, Sendcloud generates the label or QR code, and the parcel comes back via DHL Express. Refunds and exchanges follow your store's flow once the parcel is received.
How does Sendcloud handle UK to EU customs and IOSS for DHL Express shipments?
DHL Express handles customs clearance for all international shipments. Sendcloud generates the required customs documents (commercial invoice, CN23, HS codes, weights, values) from your order data. For UK to EU B2C orders under €150, your IOSS number is applied so VAT is collected at checkout and customers don't see surprise import fees. Add your IOSS number in your Sendcloud account.
How do I start shipping with DHL Express through Sendcloud?
DHL Express activates via Sendcloud's My carriers tab at pre-negotiated rates. For your own DHL Express contract, add account credentials in the My contracts tab to ship at your negotiated rates worldwide.
For step-by-step instructions, see Sendcloud's Help Center article on DHL Express setup.
What does Sendcloud add to my DHL Express shipping?
DHL Express is your UK express engine for premium worldwide shipping. Sendcloud automates label creation, generates customs paperwork from your order data, and lets you pair DHL Express with Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed UK domestic, and DHL eCommerce Europe for one-label UK to 28 EU destinations. All from one workflow with shipping rules routing each order to the right carrier.
Can I use my own DHL Express contract instead of Sendcloud's rates?
You have two options:
Sendcloud's pre-negotiated rates: Start shipping right away with no separate DHL Express account needed. Available on the Free plan and above.
Your own DHL Express contract: Upload your existing DHL Express account credentials to ship at your negotiated rates. Available on Sendcloud's Lite, Growth, and Premium plans. See Sendcloud plans and pricing.
How much does it cost to ship with DHL Express?
DHL Express shipping rates depend on the service you pick, parcel weight and dimensions, the destination zone, and whether you use Sendcloud's discounted DHL Express rates or upload your own DHL Express contract.
See live DHL Express shipping rates in your Sendcloud account to compare costs per service before you ship, or set rules to route shipments by weight, value, or destination. Sendcloud's discounted rates start on the Free plan; the Lite plan adds your own contract on top. See Sendcloud plans and pricing for the full breakdown.
Where does DHL Express deliver?
DHL Express delivers to 220+ countries worldwide, with next-day UK domestic and Saturday options. UK to EU shipments are international post-Brexit; Sendcloud generates customs paperwork from your order data and applies your IOSS to qualifying B2C orders under €150.
How does tracking work with DHL Express and Sendcloud?
DHL Express tracking flows back through carrier-API events for pickup, customs clearance, and final delivery. Sendcloud surfaces these in branded customer emails.
Can I combine DHL Express with my other carriers?
Yes. Sendcloud connects 170+ carriers under one platform. Switch carriers per order through shipping rules. Manage all of them from one dashboard, and pull tracking from every carrier into the same view. Common UK pairings for DHL Express: Royal Mail or Evri for UK economy, DHL eCommerce UK for timed UK domestic, FedEx Crossborder for duties-paid non-EU.
Can I handle returns through DHL Express?
Yes. DHL Express returns flow through Sendcloud's return portal: domestic and international returns. Customers request a return through your branded portal, Sendcloud generates the label or QR code, and the parcel comes back via DHL Express. Refunds and exchanges follow your store's flow once the parcel is received.
How does Sendcloud handle UK to EU customs and IOSS for DHL Express shipments?
DHL Express handles customs clearance for all international shipments. Sendcloud generates the required customs documents (commercial invoice, CN23, HS codes, weights, values) from your order data. For UK to EU B2C orders under €150, your IOSS number is applied so VAT is collected at checkout and customers don't see surprise import fees. Add your IOSS number in your Sendcloud account.
Start shipping your orders in minutes
Automate your shipping from checkout to returns and exceed customer expectations with a 5-star delivery experience.
Start shipping your orders in minutes
Automate your shipping from checkout to returns and exceed customer expectations with a 5-star delivery experience.
Start shipping your orders in minutes
Automate your shipping from checkout to returns and exceed customer expectations with a 5-star delivery experience.
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