If you are sending a commercial shipment with a commercial value but the cost of sending the shipment is being paid by someone else other than the shipper or receiver, this is called 3rd party billing.
CMR Convention (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road) is a United Nations convention that relates to various legal issues concerning transportation of cargo by road. Based on the CMR, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) developed a standard CMR waybill. The CMR waybill is prepared in three languages. When checked by customs and police, a transport document must be present when the shipment is transported.
This is when cargo is moved between a point of origin and a destination without it entering the country where the shipper is registered.
For peace of mind. Freight forwarders and carriers have limited liability under international conventions for loss or damage to customer goods. In the case of an incident, your compensation is normally calculated against a "standard" negligent liability clause. OMS Cargo Insurance covers the ‘gap’ between our "standard" liability and the full value of your goods.
We handle every shipment with great care but accidents outside of our control can happen. Natural disasters such as floods may also impact your shipment. DHL Cargo Insurance is a cost effective way of protecting your goods and giving you peace of mind. After all, most people have never suffered a fire at home but continue to insure their homes against the risk.
As is common in our industry, we are a limited liability company. Our liability is dictated by International Transport conventions such as ’CMR’, or local law, which will usually equate to only a fraction of the value of your goods, because it is assessed on weight. We must also have been found to be negligent in our handling of your shipment.
With our insurance you get: Our own Cargo Insurance specialists sited globally to ensure the highest service quality Broader coverage than most other insurance policies No Deductibles or Excesses for you to pay Competitive rates, especially if you buy an Annual Policy No ‘claims administration’ – we handle all the paperwork on your behalf Claims settled within 30 days on average
Our scale means we bundle thousands of insurance demands together so we can cover higher risk profile business. Also our in-country and sector expertise means we can help you lower your risks.
Simply contact your local DHL Freight representative, who will guide you through the claims process and help you gather all of the necessary information.
You can discover what information is needed in order to submit a claim behind this link
Yes, follow the link to read more about DHL Cargo Insurance
DHL Freight is for business users. Private individuals and customers can find out more about DHL's delivery expertise by visiting their local country sites.
DHL Freight transports dangerous goods in accordance with national and international ADR regulations. Please note that transport schedules for dangerous goods need to be arranged separately so contact us directly and we can quickly set up a suitable solution for your needs. You can learn more about the transport of dangerous goods and prohibited items by visiting our regulations area.
It is very important to pack/wrap the goods properly. If a shipment is not properly packed, there is a risk it could be damaged and/or damage other goods. Visit our Packing Tips page to read more about the topic.
If your company does not have a contract with DHL Freight, please contact us to get a quote.
It depends on your shipping requirements, distance, size and weight of goods, insurance and the current surcharges in your country. Follow the link to get a quote
The transit times can be calculated online with our transit time tool. Simply enter the collection and delivery postcodes in to get transit time for your shipment.
DHL Freight offers you the flexibility to ship most goods from a single pallet all the way to a full truck load . Please check our Road Freight page to find out information about the size and weight for each service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your local DHL Freight customer service .
Our online tools give you the power to manage and track your shipments from dispatch to delivery. For full details please visit our Online Tools introduction page.
If you have not sent your shipment yet, you can use Transit Time Calculator to find out transit times from postcode to postcode. If your shipment is already on its way and you want to know exactly where it is, you can track your shipment online with our road freight tracking tool.