International Parcel Cost Reduction

Your international shipping costs are negotiable.

Most US businesses shipping internationally on UPS or FedEx are paying standard rates — or lightly discounted rates — on lanes where enterprise pricing is available. Empact Parcel changes that. As a DHL Express Authorized Agent, we give qualifying businesses access to exclusive enterprise pricing on global parcel shipping that isn't accessible through standard carrier channels.

Get a free savings review How we reduce costs
17%
Reduction for a global manufacturer switching to DHL Express
10–30%
Typical carrier contract renegotiation savings
$0
Upfront cost — savings review is always free
Two approaches

Two ways Empact Parcel reduces your international shipping costs.

Depending on your volume, carrier mix, and current pricing structure, we use one of two approaches — or both.

Approach 01

Move your international volume to exclusive DHL Express enterprise pricing

As a DHL Express Authorized Agent, we set up official DHL Express accounts for qualifying businesses at pricing not available through standard DHL channels. For businesses currently shipping internationally on UPS or FedEx, this is often the most direct path to lower costs — same service level, better economics.

Best for: Importers and exporters currently using UPS or FedEx for international parcels.

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Approach 02

Re-engineer your existing carrier contract for better terms

For businesses with meaningful shipping volume under existing UPS or FedEx agreements, your contract pricing and accessorial structure may have significant room to move. We analyze your shipment profile — including lane mix, weight bands, accessorial charges, and tier thresholds — and renegotiate or restructure your agreement to better reflect your actual business.

Best for: High-volume shippers with existing major-carrier contracts.

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The real problem

Why international parcel costs are often higher than they need to be.

Most businesses aren't overpaying because they chose the wrong carrier. They're overpaying because they don't have access to the right pricing tier.

Standard rates vs. enterprise rates

Carriers offer dramatically different pricing structures depending on how you access their network. Standard account pricing, even with modest discounts, is far above what enterprise-tier accounts pay for identical lanes and service levels.

Accessorial charges compound quickly

Fuel surcharges, residential delivery fees, address correction charges, and dimensional weight calculations can add 30–60% to base rates. Enterprise pricing structures typically include better accessorial terms, not just base rate discounts.

Contracts that don't fit your actual shipping profile

Many carrier agreements are negotiated around projected volume that doesn't reflect reality. When your shipment profile drifts from the contract structure, you end up paying more than the agreement was designed to save you.

Results

What savings have looked like for real businesses.

DHL Express · Manufacturing
17%

Global manufacturer cuts international parcel spend

Restructured from UPS to a DHL Express program across import and export lanes. Stabilized billing and improved lane visibility.
Contract Engineering · Food
45.7%

Specialty food maker reduces expedited parcel cost

Re-engineered carrier agreement around the actual service mix. Same operations, same service level — better economics.
Contract Engineering · Equipment
13.5%

Equipment maker reduces parcel spend across agreements

Accessorial discounts and tier structure aligned to actual shipment volume. Zero operational disruption.
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Process

How a savings review works.

No commitment required until you see the numbers. Most engagements go from data to live program in days.

Schedule an intro call

We'll walk through your shipping profile together — lanes, volumes, current carrier, and what you're paying. No prep work needed on your end.

Receive a confidential analysis

We compare your current costs against what DHL Express enterprise pricing — or a renegotiated contract — would look like for your actual lanes and shipment profile.

Decide if you want to proceed

If the savings are meaningful and the program fits, we move forward. If not, you've lost nothing — no obligation, no pressure.

Launch and start saving

DHL Express account setup takes 24–48 hours. Contract renegotiations vary but move faster than standard procurement cycles. We stay engaged throughout.

FAQ

Common questions about reducing international shipping costs.

How can I reduce my international shipping costs?

The most direct path is accessing better pricing structures. Empact Parcel moves qualifying businesses from standard UPS or FedEx international rates to exclusive DHL Express enterprise pricing — or re-engineers existing contracts to better reflect actual shipping profiles.

Is DHL Express cheaper than UPS or FedEx for international shipping?

Through Empact Parcel's DHL Express Authorized Agent program, qualifying businesses access exclusive enterprise pricing — typically lower than what those same businesses pay at standard UPS or FedEx international rates. The comparison depends on your lanes, weight profile, and current carrier pricing.

How much can I save on international shipping?

It varies by business. Savings depend on your current carrier, pricing tier, lane mix, and shipment profile. We provide a confidential savings analysis before any commitment — showing you exactly what better pricing looks like for your actual shipments.

Does switching to DHL Express change my operations?

For most businesses, no. Importers simply share their new DHL Express account number with overseas suppliers. Exporters use ShipBoss, our client portal, to book and track shipments. The day-to-day shipping process is essentially unchanged.

Find out what your international shipping costs should be.

Schedule a free intro call. We'll walk through your shipping data together and show you exactly where the savings are.

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