DHL Express (Plantation, FL) announced new rates for 2007, including a 3.9 percent increase in the net average shipping rate for DHL Domestic Air Express and International Express, and an average increase of 4.9 percent for DHL Ground shipments and for DHL@home.

The increase for air express and international shipments is comprised of a 5.9 percent average increase in the base rates, offset by a 2.0 percentage point reduction in the air fuel surcharge index. The new rates will be effective January 1, 2007.

For more information, visit DHL online: www.dhl-usa.com.