DHL Aviation launches Xcelerate cargo service

DHL Aviation has introduced Xcelerate, a premium cargo product offering guaranteed uplift, fast transit times and priority handling, said Ingrid Raj, Global Head, Aviation Commercial, DHL Express. This will benefit freight forwarders across the Middle East and the globe. The ‘must-fly’ service ensures immediate booking confirmations, last-minute cargo acceptance and top-tier loading priority — streamlining time-critical shipments with guaranteed capacity and faster transit times. Backed by a dedicated team providing end-to-end monitoring, Xcelerate reflects DHL’s sustainability commitment with a mandatory SAF surcharge supporting its global net-zero by 2050 target. This launch strengthens DHL’s premium air cargo offerings and reinforces the Middle East’s growing role in global logistics.