DHL Express – MyDHL API

Overview

MyDHL API combines the benefits of DHL Express with your in-house shipping processes. Integrating into your website, it connects with your existing order entry,  warehouse management and other business software systems to help you run a more streamlined and efficient operation. Simply integrate!

MyDHL API is your one stop solution for all DHL EXPRESS service operations. It consists of:

Optimize and grow your business

• Integrate DHL Express functions – such as fulfilment processes – into your existing system seamlessly
• Access shipping options and rates for DHL Express without the need to switch programs or re-enter information
• Retain the user interface your teams are familiar with – no need for timely and costly employee training
• Sell more at your e-commerce checkout by offering DHL Express shipping products, Landed costs and On Demand Delivery

Created for developers

• A single API based on industry standards that developers know and understand
• Built with the fast-paced warehouse and time-sensitive e-commerce checkout in mind
• Dedicated API environment to test your solution
• Developer support from local DHL Express API experts

Scope

Do more with MyDHL API

MyDHL API Services

Description

RATING

The Rating service Operation will return DHL EXPRESS product capabilities (products, value added services and estimated delivery time) and your DHL EXPRESS Account rates. 

PRODUCT

A light-weight version of the Rating service to retrieve available DHL Express products for a one-piece shipment.

LANDED COST

Retrieve the estimated Landed Cost which includes Duties & Taxes. Please note for this service a catalogue of your items together with the customs data (i.e. HS Codes) needs to be provided upfront. 

SHIPMENT

The Shipment service Operation allows you to create complete DHL EXPRESS shipments which includes the shipping labels, optional customs documentation and pickups together with value added services such as Insurance. 

DHL EXPRESS recommends to use the Rating service first to see all the available products and value added services first to then pass the desired DHL EXPRESS product and value added service into the Shipment service Operation.

In addition to creating DHL Express shipments the SHIPMENT service can also provide electronic proof of delivery for certain delivered shipments and upload updated customs invoice images for your shipments.

PICKUP

The Pickup service can create, update or cancel DHL Express pickup requests 

TRACKING

The Tracking service retrieves tracking statuses for DHL Express Shipments

ADDRESS

Validates if DHL Express has got pickup/delivery capabilities at origin/destination

IDENTIFIER

Service to allocate identifiers upfront for DHL Express Breakbulk or Loose Break Bulk shipments

Using the API

The API has been designed for use by developers. You will need basic knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and HTTPS. Also, your organization must to have an active customer account with DHL Express. If you need to learn more on how to get an account, go to the DHL Express customer account request page. 

Example use cases

SIMPLY INTEGRATE IN YOUR EXISTING WEBSITE / SOLUTION

Incorporating DHL shipping functionality into your websites, customer service applications or order processing systems makes it easy for you to ship and your customers to receive their parcels. DHL Express API allows you to stay up to date with DHL service availability, transit times, rates, shipment and courier pickup booking, along with shipment tracking from countries around the world.