Air Freight Fuel Surcharge Increase Notification Effective May 15th, 2006

Issue 515, May 8, 2006

We regret to advise that the international oil market is placing continuing upward pressure on the price of Crude Oil, and its related derivatives. These most recent increases have caused the Fuel Price Index to move beyond its existing threshold. Consequently, DHL Global Forwarding is now receiving notification letters from its Airline Partners announcing they are increasing their Fuel Surcharges. The new increases will be effective May 15th, 2006.

For the US the Fuel Surcharge (FSC) will apply to all international and domestic shipments. The FSC on International Air Freight shipments from the USA will increase USD 0.55/kg to USD 0.60/kg, with no change to the minimum. On import shipments the charge will be the local currency equivalent and subject to specific governmental regulations.

For Domestic Air Services, Next Flight Out, Next Day AM, Next Day, Second Day, and Three Day Services, the Fuel Surcharge is increasing from USD 0.26/lb to USD 0.28/lb, with the minimum remaining at USD 6.00. For Domestic Surface shipments the surcharge will remain at USD 0.06/lb with no change to the the minimum.

For Canadian International shipments and Transborder exports the Fuel Surcharge will remain CAD 5.00 minimum and increase from CAD 0.63/kg to CAD 0.69/kg.

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

Sincerely,

Brian Lindholm
Executive VP & C.O.O., North America
DHL Global Forwarding