DHL Express × Fulfil

Shipping carrier

DHL Express

International express mail and logistics company delivering 1.7 billion parcels annually worldwide

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Overview

Wholesale and B2B brands choose DHL Express for fast international shipping, especially to Europe and hard-to-reach global destinations. Fulfil's DHL integration provides merchants with time-definite express services, automated customs documentation, and real-time tracking—ideal for brands shipping high-value products across borders.

Type: Direct Carrier Integration

Capabilities

  • Rate shopping
  • Label generation
  • Tracking
  • Returns processing

Supported Services

Fulfil supports the following DHL Express services:

  • Express Worldwide
  • Express 9 00
  • Express 10 30
  • Express 12 00
  • Express Envelope
  • Economy Select

Best For

  • International: Cross-border and international shipping
  • B2B: Commercial business shipments
  • Wholesale: Business-to-business wholesale orders

Geographic Coverage

DHL Express supports shipping to:

  • Global - 220+ countries

Setup Instructions

  1. Obtain your DHL Express account credentials
  2. In Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers
  3. Click 'Add Carrier' and select 'DHL Express'
  4. Enter your API credentials
  5. Configure your shipping preferences and service levels
  6. Test the integration with a sample shipment

Features in Fulfil

Rate Shopping

Get real-time shipping rates from DHL Express to compare costs across different service levels.

Label Generation

Automatically generate shipping labels in your preferred format (PDF, PNG, or ZPL for thermal printers).

Tracking

Real-time tracking updates are automatically synced to your orders, keeping customers informed.

Returns

Generate return labels and process RMAs seamlessly.

Support

For questions about this integration, contact Fulfil support. For carrier-specific questions, visit DHL Express.

FAQ

Questions? Answers.

How do I set up DHL Express shipping in Fulfil?
To set up DHL Express in Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers, click 'Add Carrier', and select DHL Express. You'll need your DHL Express account credentials and API access. The setup typically takes 30 minutes.
Can I use DHL Express for both Shopify and Amazon orders?
Yes, Fulfil's ERP automatically imports orders from Shopify, Amazon, and other channels. You can ship all these orders using DHL Express, compare rates with other carriers, and sync tracking information back to each sales channel automatically.
Does DHL Express integration support rate shopping?
Yes, Fulfil's DHL Express integration provides real-time rate shopping. When you're ready to ship an order, the system queries DHL Express for available service levels and displays rates side-by-side, allowing you to select the most cost-effective option.
Can I print DHL Express shipping labels from my WMS?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS generates DHL Express shipping labels automatically during the packing workflow. Labels can be printed in PDF, PNG, or ZPL format for thermal printers. The system also supports batch label printing for high-volume operations.
Does tracking information sync automatically?
Yes, once a DHL Express label is generated, tracking numbers are automatically synced to your orders in Fulfil. For Shopify and Amazon orders, tracking information is pushed back to the sales channel, triggering automated customer notification emails.
Can I use my own DHL Express account and negotiated rates?
Yes, Fulfil integrates with your existing DHL Express account, so you continue to benefit from any negotiated rates or discounts you've secured. You simply provide your DHL Express API credentials during setup.
Can I pre-generate DHL Express labels to speed up fulfillment?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically generate DHL Express labels when orders start picking or get packed. This is done through automation rules that trigger label generation in the background, so labels are ready by the time the shipment reaches the packing station. This significantly speeds up your fulfillment workflow.
How does rate shopping work with DHL Express?
Fulfil's rate shopping compares DHL Express rates against other carriers by considering shipping addresses, package weights and dimensions, special services, and base rates (including surcharges and discounts). This ensures an accurate, apples-to-apples comparison so you can select the most cost-effective shipping option.
Can I add shipping insurance to DHL Express shipments?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically set insurance amounts on DHL Express shipments using automation rules. You can configure insurance as a fixed amount, percentage of shipment value, or percentage of shipment cost. The insurance is applied before the label is generated.
Does DHL Express integration support batch label printing?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS allows you to batch multiple shipments together and print all DHL Express labels at once. You can print in PDF, PNG, or ZPL format, making it compatible with both standard and thermal label printers for high-volume operations.

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