Plantation, Fla. – September 13, 2026 -- DHL Express has launched Heavy Weight Express (HWX), an express air freight service allowing U.S. businesses to ship cargo up to 2,200 pounds per piece and 6,600 pounds per shipment with guaranteed transit times.
DHL adds dedicated Priority Desks to monitor heavyweight shipments in real time
The service is backed by dedicated Heavy Weight Priority Desks that provide proactive tracking, early exception detection, and direct case ownership for each shipment. DHL Express operates its own aircraft fleet, hubs, gateways, customs operations, and last-mile delivery, giving customers a single-carrier model from pickup to delivery across more than 220 countries and territories.
Service targets manufacturers and life sciences firms facing tariff pressure
Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S., said manufacturers managing production deadlines, life sciences companies shipping temperature-sensitive freight, and tech firms launching products on fixed dates are driving demand for the service amid new tariffs and shifting trade rules.
HWX offers transparent all-in pricing designed to eliminate the rate volatility and surcharges common in traditional freight, alongside comprehensive shipment visibility and handling procedures for shock-sensitive, high-value, or regulated goods.
Six heavyweight use cases span technology, automotive, and energy sectors
DHL identified six critical use cases for the service: avoiding production downtime, managing product launches with fixed timelines, optimizing working capital by reducing inventory buffers, supporting large-scale procurement shipping, meeting special handling requirements, and stabilizing multi-site supply chains. These scenarios are most prominent in technology, automotive manufacturing, engineering and machinery, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas and energy sectors, where delays can carry significant financial consequences.