DHL Express Shipping for Magento 2 (REST API)

Key Features

Live DHL Express rates at checkout via the new MyDHL REST API (/rates), returned as native Magento shipping methods in checkout, multishipping and admin order create

Air waybill (AWB) label generation through the /shipments endpoint, stored as a PDF against the Magento shipment record

Automatic commercial / proforma invoice and customs declaration generation with HS codes, declared value and incoterms

International customs and duties documentation mapped from product attributes (country of origin, HS code, customs value)

DHL tracking number write-back to the order, customer account, shipment emails and admin grid

Multi-piece shipment support — multiple Magento packages mapped to DHL piece records with per-piece weight and dimensions

Implemented as a proper AbstractCarrierOnline carrier with full di.xml wiring under app/code/Ecosire/DhlExpress

Admin configuration under Stores → Configuration → Sales → Shipping Methods with encrypted credentials and a sandbox/production toggle

Cron-based tracking status refresh keeping order tracking current without manual lookups

Magento ACL-gated admin actions and config so label printing and settings respect role permissions

Works on both Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce, compatible with the existing REST/GraphQL order APIs

Configurable origin address, account number, label format (PDF/ZPL) and default incoterms per store view

Built to order, done for you

No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.

You order

Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.

We build & install

ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your Magento 2.

Go live + support

You go live in about 2–4 weeks, with a post-launch support window.

About this Product

DHL Express Shipping for Magento 2 (REST API) is a custom-built carrier integration for international merchants who depend on DHL Express for cross-border parcels. Magento Open Source ships only the legacy DHL XML/SOAP carrier in core, which DHL is retiring in favour of its modern MyDHL / DHL Express REST API — this extension replaces that gap with a clean, native implementation.

ECOSIRE delivers it as a proper Magento module under app/code/Ecosire/DhlExpress, registered via registration.php and wired through dependency injection (di.xml). The carrier is implemented as a Magento\Shipping\Model\Carrier\AbstractCarrierOnline subclass exposing live rates at checkout — quote requests are mapped from the quote's shipping address, package weight and dimensions to DHL's /rates REST endpoint, with results returned as standard Magento Method objects so they render in checkout, multishipping and the admin order create screen.

On shipment, the module calls DHL's /shipments endpoint to produce the air waybill, the commercial / proforma invoice and customs paperwork (HS codes, declared value, incoterms, customs line items), stores the returned label PDF against the Magento shipment, and writes the DHL tracking number back so it appears in the customer account, order emails and the admin grid. Multi-piece shipments are supported by mapping multiple Magento shipment packages to DHL piece records.

Configuration lives under Stores → Configuration → Sales → Shipping Methods, with API credentials, account number, label format and a sandbox toggle stored encrypted in core_config_data. Admin actions respect Magento ACL; webhooks/cron handle tracking refresh. Works on Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce, and exposes shipment data to the existing REST/GraphQL order APIs. Because it is build-to-order, ECOSIRE tailors weight/dimension logic, incoterms defaults and product attribute mapping to your exact catalogue before handing over a working install.

What you get

Installed, configured and working Ecosire_DhlExpress module on your Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce store (staging then production)

DHL Express REST API connection wired to your MyDHL account credentials with sandbox-tested rate, label and tracking calls

Catalogue mapping of product attributes (weight, dimensions, HS code, country of origin) to DHL customs and rating fields

Composer-installable package with setup scripts, di.xml, ACL resources and admin configuration

Short admin handover guide covering configuration, label printing and the sandbox/production toggle

30 days of post-install support to resolve any defects in the delivered integration

Who this is for

Cross-border Magento merchant

An international store shipping parcels through DHL Express that needs accurate live rates at checkout and compliant customs paperwork on every export order, without manually keying shipments into MyDHL.

Store operations / fulfilment lead

Owns the warehouse-to-doorstep flow and wants one-click air waybill and commercial-invoice printing from inside the Magento admin, plus tracking that flows back to customers automatically.

Magento agency or in-house developer

Needs a clean, DI-wired carrier module on the supported DHL REST API (not the retiring XML/SOAP carrier) that they can extend, version-control and maintain alongside the rest of the codebase.

How DHL Express Shipping for Magento 2 (REST API) Compares

Criterion	ECOSIRE	Custom Build	Competitor
DHL Express new REST API (not legacy XML/SOAP)	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Live DHL rates as native Magento checkout methods	Included	Partial support	Included
Air waybill + commercial invoice + customs documents	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Multi-piece shipment support	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Tracking number write-back to order, account and emails	Included	Partial support	Included
Built, installed and configured on your store for you	Included	Included	Not included
Tailored to your catalogue (weights, HS codes, incoterms)	Included	Included	Not included
Instant self-serve download today	Not included	Not included	Included

Frequently Asked Questions about DHL Express Shipping for Magento 2 (REST API)

How long does delivery take, since this is build-to-order?

This extension is custom-built, installed and configured by ECOSIRE on your store — it is not an instant Adobe Commerce Marketplace download. Typical turnaround is about 1 to 2 weeks from the kickoff call and access handover, depending on how much catalogue and customs mapping your products need. We confirm a firm date in writing before starting and deliver to your staging environment first for sign-off.

What ongoing support and updates are included?

Every build includes 30 days of post-install support to fix any defect in the delivered integration. Beyond that, because DHL evolves its REST API and Magento ships quarterly security releases, we offer optional maintenance to keep the module compatible with new DHL API versions and Magento / Adobe Commerce upgrades. Updates are delivered to your repository, not pushed silently.

Does this use the new DHL REST API or the old XML carrier?

It uses DHL Express's modern MyDHL REST API (/rates, /shipments, tracking) — the same platform DHL is steering merchants to as it retires the legacy XML/SOAP services. Magento core only bundles the older DHL carrier, which is why a native REST implementation is needed.

Will it work on both Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce?

Yes. The module is built against Magento 2 framework APIs and the AbstractCarrierOnline contract, so it runs on both Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce (Cloud included). We confirm your exact Magento version during scoping and target it specifically.

What do I need to provide to get started?

A DHL Express / MyDHL account number with REST API credentials, admin and (ideally) SSH or Git access to a staging environment, and a sample of your product catalogue so we can map weights, dimensions, HS codes and country of origin. If you do not yet have API access, we will guide you through requesting it from DHL.