International Import Express

Importing to the US has never been easier.

Take control of your global supply chain with DHL Import Express, managed by Preferred Shipping. Whether you’re sourcing parts, products, or specialty items from overseas, our streamlined import services keep things simple, fast, and stress-free.

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Thalia is Europe's largest owner-managed bookseller. At peak times, 100,000 shipments are picked up daily from the central warehouse in Hörselgau near Erfurt. Almost exclusively from Deutsche Post and DHL.

One Company. One Account. One Invoice.

No more juggling multiple providers or currencies. With Preferred Shipping:

You get one account number for all your import activity.
You receive one invoice in USD—no surprises.
You manage everything from a simple online system, backed by our dedicated support team.

Why Choose DHL Import Express with Preferred Shipping?

Fast Transit Times: Count on rapid delivery with DHL’s unmatched global network, including late pickups and early deliveries
Door-to-Door Service: From your supplier’s door to yours—or your customer’s—without hassle.
Drop-Shipping Simplified: Ship directly from your overseas vendor to your customer and skip local warehousing. Perfect for eCommerce, specialty goods, and high-cost inventory.

World-Class Support That’s Actually There for You

What makes Preferred Shipping different? Our people.

Talk to a Real Person – No phone trees, just fast answers from experts who know shipping.
Dedicated Rep – Get a point of contact who understands your business.
Quick Response Times – We know time is money—so we don’t waste yours.

"Our account rep Neal always treats us like we are his only customer and gives attention to everything we do as a top priority. The quality of service we get from Preferred Shipping is great."

- Lynnette Cole, Preferred Shipping Customer

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