DHL vs UPS

Comparison table

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DHL

DHL

4.1
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UPS

UPS

4
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Market best for
GLOBAL, / Cross-border speed (esp. Asia/EU)
GLOBAL, / Business Reliable B2B & Heavy parcels
Price
€€€
€€
Return Policy
Standard Liability Extra insurance available
Free up to $100 Declared Value available
Insurance Policy
Good Paperless Returns
Excellent Print-in-box, ERL, & Intercept
Number of delivery attempts
2-3 (Varies by country)
3 (Then Access Point)
Offers scheduled delivery
Yes On Demand Delivery (ODD)
Yes Next Day Air, etc.
Handling type
Pick & Drop Service Points & Couriers
Pick & Drop. Access Points & Driver Pickup
Import Tax handling
Flexible DDP, DDU (Paperless Trade)
Flexible DDP, DDU, Split Billing
Prohibited items
Strict Dangerous goods restricted
Haz Mat Allowed (Contract required)
Pricing calculation
Volumetric (L x W x H / 5000)
Volumetric (L x W x H / 5000)
Maximum volumes
Weight: 70 kg Length: 120 cmMax Size: 300 cm (L+Girth)
Weight: 70 kg
Length: 274 cm
Max Size: 400 cm (L+Girth)