General Rate Increase New Zealand / Australia

Issue 35, August 7, 2008

Over the last month we have received notifications for Airfreight rate increases from primary Airfreight Carriers serving the North America to South Pacific routes. This comes as a result of rising operating costs, mainly connected to raising fuel costs particularly on long haul flights. Many Airlines have announced flight cancellations and reduction in services on the Trans Pacific routes as they can no longer operate at a profitable level.

DHL Global Forwarding remains committed to provide high quality service on this high demand and very challenging Airfreight Tradelane. We have mitigated the capacity shortages by proactively increasing our allocations and securing additional Blocked Space Agreements (BSA’s) with a major carrier servicing this market.

Unfortunately, we are not in a position to absorb these latest Airline increases. In view of the fact that the Airline increases are complicated and each airline uses a different rating methodology, we have decided to pass on a flat General Rate Increase (GRI) to Australia and New Zealand effective August 25, 2008 as detailed below:

If you require additional information or clarification, please contact your local DHL Global Forwarding representative. Your continued support and understanding regarding this situation is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Brian Lindholm
Executive Vice President and Country Head - USA

Donna Letterio
Country Manager, Canada