DHL Courier Shipping Franchise

Steve Brock and Russ Thornton

We started our World Options franchise three years ago having worked as sales professionals previously. In that time we have built up a good customer base and the business is going really well. The company has continued to improve the online shipping portal which is brilliant for our customers. For

Matthew Mansfield

I was a university graduate who didn’t want to do the typical thing of starting a 9-5 job working for someone else with little reward. I had some experience in sales and realised I’d like the opportunity to build my own business. But being young and new to working life

Simon Douglas

I became a World Options franchisee in 2014. Having previously worked in the courier industry, I knew exactly what I was looking for. I decided that World Options had the best franchise offering for me as a business professional and I was right, because the rest, as they say, is

Catherine Turner

I started my World Options franchise in 2012 with no experience and a background in illustration. I remember being petrified the first time I picked up the phone to talk to a client. It was fine though and the more I did it the more I got used to it.

David Strong And Paul Egan

I worked as a courier with a global carrier company for 6 years and I really enjoyed the work. During that time, I gained a deep understanding and interest in logistics and the shipping industry. I looked into starting a business by joining a franchise and thought, using the logistics

Gary Cross

My early career was as a gymnast and then as an acrobat, which I enjoyed immensely. I moved into acting and had a successful career for 20 years, securing roles on television and on stage. But around four years ago, I started looking for a more steady job and something

Izabela and John Drake

We started our World Options franchise over three years ago and it’s been a brilliant experience. For us, as a couple, it gives us the flexibility to enjoy the lifestyle that we are used to but still build a good business. We work as a team looking after our business

Who Are DHL?

Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, DHL is one of the world’s largest logistics companies providing express delivery, freight transport, supply chain management, e-commerce solutions and letter and parcel dispatch services. DHL is fully owned by Deutsche Post and has a stock market capitalisation of $43.68 billion (£37 billion.)

What DHL Shipping Services Do World Options Franchisees Offer Their Customers?

Businesses can use the following DHL courier services by using the World Options portal:

Domestic

DHL Domestic Express (next working day)

Shipments are guaranteed to arrive before the end of the next working day.

DHL Domestic Express 10:00am

A domestic door-to-door delivery before 10:00 a.m, by the next working day.

DHL Domestic Express 09:00am
A domestic door-to-door delivery before 09:00 a.m, by the next working day.

International

DHL Economy Select
Delivery to 32 countries within a predefined number of days.

DHL Express Worldwide

Delivery by the end of the next possible day.

DHL Local Partners And Operations In Europe

Country	Partner / Operator
Republic of Ireland	AnPost
United Kingdom	DHL Operations
Portugal	DHL Operations
Spain	DHL Operations
France	Retails Colis & Colis Privé
Belgium	Bpost
Luxembourg	Post Luxembourg
Netherlands	DHL Operations
Germany	DHL Operations
Denmark	Bring
Norway	Posten
Sweden	DHL Operations
Italy	DHL Operations
Czech Republic	PPL
Austria	Österreichische Post AG
Slovenia	InTime
Hungary	Magyar Posta
Greece	DHL Operations
Finland	Posti
Estonia	Itella
Latvia	Itella
Lithuania	Itella
Romania	Cargus
Cyprus	ACS
Bulgaria	Speedy Bulgaria

The Benefits Of DHL Services For Businesses

DHL is known as being a great all-around carrier, with strong delivery networks in Africa and Europe (Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands) particularly. Businesses operating in Europe have the convenience of being able to use over 70,000 service points. Service points can be found in places such as newsagents, libraries, supermarkets, post offices, petrol stations, money exchange bureau’s and provide services like:

Shipment drop-off and collection
Label printing
Packaging and supplies
Insurance
Paying import charges

Summary

DHL is a market leader in express delivery and time-definite courier shipments. Also known for its quick and efficient services, thanks in part to huge investments made into service hubs and technology — businesses using DHL services can rest assured that their goods will be delivered on-time, by one of the world’s most reliable logistics companies.