What is DHL's Paperless Trade Service?

DHL's Paperless Trade service is a revolutionary feature that enables you to electronically transmit customs documents, eliminating the need to print and physically attach them to your shipments. This service simplifies the shipping process, reduces paper waste, and ensures a more efficient and eco-friendly way to handle international shipments.


How Does It Work?

- Electronic Transmission: Instead of printing customs documents, you can now submit them electronically through ShipTime's platform.


Commercial Invoice: Customers will still receive a commercial invoice for their records, but there's no need to attach it directly to the shipment or packages.


Benefits of Using DHL's Paperless Trade

Efficiency: Save time by avoiding the need to print and attach customs documents.


Eco-Friendly: Reduce paper usage and contribute to environmentally friendly shipping practices.

Hassle-Free Shipping: Enjoy a smoother shipping process without worrying about missing or damaged documents.


How to Enable DHL's Paperless Trade

- When preparing your shipment on ShipTime, select DHL as your courier.


- Follow the prompts to electronically submit your customs documents through the platform.


- Ensure that your commercial invoice and other necessary documents are completed and submitted electronically.


By utilizing DHL's Paperless Trade service on ShipTime, you can streamline your international shipping process, save time, and reduce your environmental impact. Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of electronic customs document transmission and make your shipping experience hassle-free with ShipTime.


About ShipTime:

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