How would you like the chance to send a parcel with DHL Service Point for FREE? Well, here it is!

We’re giving you the opportunity to win one FREE parcel shipment from the UK to any part of the world*, which you can send from any one of our many DHL Service Points available nationwide at select Ryman, Staples, WHSmith, Safestore and Homebase stores.

Fill in your details here to enter. It’s that simple.

Hurry, the competition ends on 31^st August 2013.

*Subject to Terms and Conditions upon entry. The shipment must be pre-arranged with DHL prior to sending

Here’s congratulating the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their beautiful baby boy.

The whole of the UK is elated to finally see the royal baby arrive. But that’s not the only baby that’s just made or about to make a grand entry into the world!

With over 370,000 babies born every day across the globe*, you’re bound to know a couple with a baby on the way! Congratulate the happy couple with a surprise DHL delivery! We’ll deliver your baby gift anywhere in the world and with over 1,300 DHL Service Points nationwide, including at selected Ryman, Staples, WHSmith, Safestore and Homebase stores, you’re sure to find us on a high-street near you.

So, go and buy that perfect baby gift, drop in to one of our locations, pick up a free envelope or box, pay at the till and we’ll send it on its way. You can also keep an eye on your gift’s progress and be rest assured about its safe arrival at the drop-off destination with our free tracking system.

So get your DHL parcel delivered ahead of the baby being delivered!

Now for the icing on the cake – our latest competition!

Here’s an opportunity for you to win a special baby gift hamper for a friend who’s also a mummy-to-be. We’ll deliver it right to her doorstep, anywhere in the world! All you have to do is head to this page, fill in your details and tell us one of your naughtiest baby stories for a chance to win. Make sure it’s your baby story and remember, the funnier the better.

Good luck!

*Source: http://www.one.org/us/shareworthy/infographic-why-3000000-mothers-lives-are-at-risk/

On 4^th July 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great Britain and the date has remained as a big day of celebration for Americans…

If you have family or friends in the States, more than likely they’ll be celebrating 4th July with backyard BBQs and explosive fireworks. DHL helps families and friends celebrate special events, like Independence Day, regardless of the distance between them.

We make it easy to send gifts to your friends this Independence Day. With over 1,300 Service Points nationwide, we’re sure to be on a high street near you. So, once you’ve found the perfect present, just take it to your local Service Point and we’ll send it on its way!

Why not impress them with some of our favourite 4^th July facts?

• On 4^th July 1776, America declared its independence from Britain. It was the separation of 13 colonies from Great Britain.
• Each year on 4^th July, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics and family gatherings.
• The estimated population on 4^th July 2013 is 316.2 million
• Three of America’s first five presidents died on 4^th July.
• 150 million hotdogs are consumed on 4^th July every year
• 700 million lbs of chicken is purchased in the week leading up to 4^th July
• 190 million lbs of red meat/pork is purchased in the week leading up to 4^th July
• 25 million lbs of fireworks is sold to cities for public celebrations
• 11: number of places in the US with “Independence” in their name

Sources: (CNN, The Herald Tribune, US Census Bureau as of 7.3.2012)

Whilst we can’t deliver sizzling BBQs or explosive fireworks, we can help you join your American buddies in spirit by celebrating Independence Day with a hamper full of American goodies. Click here to find out more about our new competition. But hurry, it closes tomorrow!

What are your plans for this summer? David from Foreign Students takes us through his top tips for international students’ summer holiday options…

If you’re an international student in the UK right now, chances are you’re in the middle of exams and feeling pretty stressed. However, before you know it, exams will be over and you’ll be faced with a three month summer holiday.

If you haven’t already made plans for the summer, then you have a few different options. Here we go through what choices you have and give you some top tips on how to make the most of your summer.

Go Home

The most obvious choice is to go home for the summer. You’ve probably missed your family and friends during your stay in the UK, and they’ll certainly have missed you. You can spend the summer reacquainting yourself with freshly cooked dinners, free laundry and no rent.

At home you can either get a summer job and save up some extra spending money for when you return to study, or else simply relax, recharge and get a head start on next year’s work.

Positives: See the people and things you have missed, save money

Negatives: May get bored a week after getting there

Stay in the UK

Even though you won’t have any lectures to attend, you may still want to stay in the UK over the summer. If you are settled and you are paying for your accommodation over the summer anyway, then it may be the best option.

The summer is a great chance to get some work experience that can improve your CV. Working full time or part time can help you save up that extra bit of cash to help you out during term time, and doing it in a job relevant to your degree can be really useful (you can search & apply for jobs here).

However, the best way to give your career prospects a boost is by trying to get an internship. Doing a one-three month internship in an industry you’re interested in will help you make contacts and will look brilliant on your CV. The only downside is that many internships are unpaid, so you will need to have some savings to help you through.

Alternatively, just relax and enjoy exploring parts Britain you haven’t had a chance to yet. You can travel around the UK really cheaply if you’ve got the time to take a bus. Plus, who knows, you may even get to see the mythical English sun!

Positives: Could get good work experience

Negatives: Accommodation expensive, may miss your family (?!)

Go Travelling

University summers are pretty much the one chance in your life that you have long periods of time with zero responsibilities. Therefore, it is the perfect time to travel the world.

If you are from outside of Europe, using the UK as a base and exploring the many wonderful cities of the continent would certainly be memorable. Travelling by train can be great value and very sociable, whilst staying in hostels means you can do it all on a budget (read this guide for top tips).

Another alternative is to volunteer. There are loads of programmes open to volunteers who want to travel and live in an unusual part of the world, whilst also helping others.

Positives: Unique experience

Negatives: Expensive

Now that you’ve seen some of your options, maybe you’ll think twice about simply going home and sitting in front of the TV for the whole summer. For three months you have total control over your time – make the most of it!

Did you know that Mother’s Day is celebrated in May in many places around the world? If your mum lives abroad, let her know you’re thinking of her…

Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days all around the world, with the majority of international celebrations taking place in May, many on the second Sunday of the month, May 12^th. And as an international delivery company, we want to help take care of mums, wherever they are in the world.

So, if your mum lives overseas, let us help you make her Mother’s Day by arranging for her special present to be delivered safely with DHL Service Point. With over 1,300 DHL Service Points nationwide, including at selected Ryman, Staples, WHSmith, Safestore and Homebase stores, you’re bound to find us near you. Once you’ve found that perfect gift for mum, drop in to one of our locations, pick up a free envelope or box, pay at the till and we’ll make sure it gets on its way. And with free tracking, you can keep an eye on your gift’s progress and be safe in the knowledge that it arrived safely.

So, whether she’s in Canada or Croatia, Switzerland or Singapore, DHL Service Point will help you make her Mother’s Day, wherever she is in the world.

Don’t miss our new competition!

We’re giving one lucky person the chance to show your mum how much she means to you by winning her a Pamper Hamper; imagine her smiling face when a DHL box full of indulgent goodies lands on her doorstep!

Just enter your details on this page and tell us why she deserves to win. Good luck!

Will you be apart from your mum this Mother’s Day? Whether she’s in London or Lagos, Kent or Kano, DHL Service Point will help you make her day.

Forget the flowers and chocolates, she deserves something special! For your chance to win a Pamper Hamper packed full of indulgent goodies for your mum to relax with, just follow us on Twitter @dhlservicepoint, find our special Mother’s Day message and retweet it – it’s that simple!

Good luck!

Terms & conditions

1. The draw is open to all @dhlservicepoint Twitter followers that retweet our Mother’s Day message.
2. The prize is a pamper hamper. This is non transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize of equivalent value.
3. The closing date for all entries is 23.59 on Sunday 10th March 2013
4. The winner will be drawn at random from all eligible entries received.
5. The winner will be notified by 12th March 2013 by Twitter. Failure to respond within seven days of notification will result in the prize being withdrawn and a replacement winner drawn.
6. The Draw is open to UK residents aged 18 and over only. Entry is free and no purchase is necessary.
7. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
8. DHL employees and agencies working on behalf of DHL and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the Draw.
9. The winner agrees that DHL International (UK) Ltd their subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and employees, and any other sponsors and Prize providers shall have no liability in connection with acceptance or use of any of the Prizes awarded in the Draw. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant and/or winner at our absolute discretion.
10. Winners may be required to participate in publicity.
11. The details of the winner can be requested by writing enclosing a stamped addressed envelope to the promoter at: Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS.
12. English law applies and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts shall prevail.

The Promoter:

DHL International (UK) Ltd, 178-188 Great South West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW4 6JS.

Is the cost of your Christmas stacking up? Enter our competition for your chance to win Love2shop vouchers and splash out this Christmas…

We understand that Christmas is a busy and expensive time of the year. That’s why we’re giving two lucky @dhlservicepoint followers the chance to win £50 Love2shop vouchers – ideal for spending on that perfect present.

Keep an eye on our website over the next two weeks. We’ll be hiding two red and yellow presents (just like the one above) somewhere on the site.

The rules

• One present will be hidden at 10am on Wednesday 5^th December and one at 10am on Wednesday 12^th December.
• Once you find the present, just click on it and tweet the message generated.
• Your tweet will be your entry into the competition.

We will announce the winners on Twitter after each present has been on the website for a full week. Just remember to follow us on @dhlservicepoint to see if you’re a winner.

Good luck and get hunting!

Terms and conditions

1. The Prize: £50 in Love2shop vouchers for each of the two winners
2. The draw is open to all @dhlservicepoint Twitter followers and DHL Service Point blog users
3. One present will be hidden on Wednesday 5^th December and one on Wednesday 12^th December
4. To enter you must tweet the message generated when you find the hidden present
5. All entrants must be over 16 years of age
6. Only one entry per person is allowed
7. The competition is open to UK residents only
8. No purchase necessary
9. The competition will close at 23.59 GMT on Wednesday 12^th December and 23.59 GMT Wednesday 19^th December
10. Only one winner will be picked each week the competition runs
11. The two winners will be drawn at random from all eligible entries received
12. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given
13. Rude or offensive entries will not be accepted
14. The judges’ decision is final
15. DHL employees are not eligible to enter the competition
16. Prizes will be dispatched by the 10^th working day of the date of the draw. Details of the winner can be requested by writing to the promoter at: Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South-West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS

Great news! This month, DHL Service Point is launching in One Stop stores in Hatfield, Tooting, Acton and Plymouth.

One Stop provides an extensive service to its local customers, open first thing in the morning to late at night. That’s why they are the perfect partners for DHL Service Point.

The key benefits of having a Service Point at your local One Stop store includes:

• Simple price structure
• Free packaging
• UK and international delivery
• Free, online parcel tracking
• All packages are signed for on delivery
• No account necessary

Look out for promotional leaflets in your local area to get a discount on your first shipment.

Find your local One Stop store here.

So the weather is slowly (ok, maybe that should be ‘very slowly’) starting to warm up, and it’ll soon be time to change out of the baggy jumpers into something a bit more summery.

The shops are ready, stocking up on their spring/summer collections. The question is: are you?

We know that shopping can be an expensive habit but we’d like to give you the chance to get your hands on £100 in High Street vouchers to make it a little bit more manageable – just ‘cos we’re nice like that!

Here at DHL Servicepoint we deliver all sorts of items to people all over the world – from phones to passports, from cameras to clothes.

But what we really want to know is: what’s the weirdest package you’ve ever sent or received?

Wondering how to enter?

We’re a technical bunch so we want to see your entries via Twitter.

Firstly you must be following us on Twitter, at @dhlservicepoint and then tweet us with your wackiest answers! But remember: rude or offensive entries won’t be accepted.

Make sure you use the hashtag #dhlcomp so we definitely see your entry and you’re in with a chance of winning the fab prize.

Terms and conditions:

1. The Prize: £100 in High Street vouchers.
2. The draw is open to all @dhlservicepoint Twitter followers and DHL Servicepoint blog users.
3. All entrants must be over 16 years of age.
4. Only one entry per person is allowed.
5. Only one winner will be picked.
6. The competition is open to UK residents only.
7. No cash or other alternative is available.
8. No purchase necessary.
9. The competition will be closed at noon on Tuesday 13^th March. The winner will be notified by email or by Twitter by Wednesday 14^th March.
10. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given.
11. Rude or offensive entries will not be accepted.
12. The judges’ decision is final.
13. DHL employees are not eligible to enter the competition.
14. Prizes will be dispatched by the 10^th working day of the date of the draw.
15. Details of the winner can be requested by writing to the promoter at: Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South-West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS

It’s always worth checking that the item you’re sending can be accepted for delivery. The list of items prohibited for shipment within the UK might surprise you…

Sending a present to someone special? Birthday, wedding or Christmas – whatever the occasion, DHL Servicepoint offers convenient and cost-effective delivery options to locations across the world. Perfect for making sure your presents are delivered quickly, with the care and attention you’d expect from the world’s leading logistics company.

But it’s worth remembering there are some things even we can’t deliver. This includes all those things that are prohibited for carriage by national or local laws and regulations. And the list includes a few potential gift items that might surprise you.

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the things we unfortunately can’t accept for shipment within the UK:

• Jewellery (or anything made from precious metals and stones) worth more than £1000 (per waybill)
• Watches with a value in excess of £1000 (per waybill)
• More than one electronics item (e.g. X-Box, MP3 Player, iPad) in a single package
• Designer clothing worth more than £1000 (per waybill)
• Costume jewellery worth more than £250 per item
• Antiques or works of art worth more than €50,000

For our full list of prohibited items, click here

If you have any queries about your shipment, drop our customer services team a line on: 0844 248 0844.

For more information on DHL Servicepoint visit: https://dhlservicepoint.co.uk/