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Standard international shipping service
What is our Standard Economy Select shipping service?
- Use our Standard Economy Select optional shipping service for less urgent parcel shipments.
- Delivered within a few days to and from all EU member states (except Cyprus and Malta), plus the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Serbia.
- Full Customs clearance facilitation and expertise to keep your shipments moving.
- Ensures your packages reach their destination with dependable pre-set transit times and before the end of the working day.
- Our Standard shipping service is available for parcels and pallets.
- Real-time fully tracked parcel delivery.
- Standard electronic invoicing (DHL eBilling).
- User-friendly booking option
- Electronic proof of delivery including the signature of the recipient.
- Excellent customer delivery experience with flexible delivery options for recipients via On Demand Delivery.
How does Standard Economy Select differ from Express European International Shipping?
Have a look at our table below to compare the difference between DHL Express and Standard Economy Select services.
Services are subject to DHL Terms and Conditions, and/or as set forth on the waybill of the country of origin and availability is based on the shipment and destination.
All services may not be available in all areas.
How to use our Standard Shipping service?
DHL Express offers flexible shipping options to all our account customers by providing the option to choose the delivery speed you need. Choose our Express service for time-critical deliveries by air or our Standard Economy Select service for reliable, less urgent shipping by road.
Don’t have a business shipping account with DHL Express yet? Request to open an account now. Once your account has been set up, ensure the Standard shipping service option is enabled on the booking tool. You can either enable this yourself or request it from your account manager.
Why ship with DHL Express?
We pride ourselves on being the world’s leading logistics company, offering a range of services for stress-free shipping.
How to activate DHL's Standard shipping service?
If you don’t have an account, then submit a request to open an account with DHL Express now. Don’t delay!
If you have a DHL Express Commerce (DEC) account then you can enable Standard shipping service yourself and start shipping immediately.
If you have an account then you can request that your account manager enable it for you. Get shipping immediately once it’s enabled.
Need to send a parcel without an account, then ship with DHL Express today. No account is required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Standard Economy Select shipping?
Standard Economy Select shipping service is suitable for less-urgent parcels and offers a more cost-effective shipping service with DHL Express. Transportation by road can take longer to reach their destination, however, delivery times are pre-defined. You can expect reliable and secure delivery from DHL Express with this service.
How long does Economy Select international shipping from the UK take?
Standard Economy Select international shipping via road is suitable for less urgent items and DHL Express ensures that parcels arrive within a set time and at the end of the working day.
Does DHL Express offer insurance for standard shipping?
Yes, additional insurance is available to the value of the item that you are shipping.
Does DHL Express Standard shipping service offer parcel tracking?
Yes, you can expect real-time and fully tracked parcels for all DHL Express services.
What sustainable Standard shipping options does DHL Express offer?
Standard Economy Select shipping options by road do not include the GoGreen Plus initiative as reduced emissions across our network are achieved through investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Open a business shipping account
Need a reliable local or international shipping partner? If you're a UK-based business, open a DHL Express account to unlock exclusive benefits, support, and expertise to grow your business. Choose the shipping speed you need and we'll deliver. Choose Express for time-critical deliveries by air, or Standard for reliable, less urgent shipping with our Economy Select service.