The shipping calculator
How can I get a price estimate of my package before shipping it?
You will find in the "Shipping" tab of your account, a "Shipping Calculator" button that will allow you to calculate precisely the amount of your waybill (see the picture below).
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With the new regulatory rules in the European Union, the Customs Declaration will have to be detailed. Thus now you will have to add more information in the content box before generating your shipping labels. You will have to be specific on what the package contents.
More information on the content of the package will allow you :
Optimize security and safety screening of your package
To avoid delay as your packages will not be detained by the Customs
To avoid your packagesSome readersWhere to find our DHL account number
To get access the DHL partnership, you must be registered on Anka and connect to your shop.
DHL agents may ask you for the account number with which you want to ship your packages, especially if you are requesting The pick up service.
To find the effective account number in your area, go to the 2nd page of the delivery slip, as shown in the following diagram. The number is in the "Pay Details" section, and corresponds toSome readersCalculate your DHL package’s weight
There will be no more extra charges related to your shipping label, as the calculation of standard volumetric weight at DHL is available on Anka.
You will no longer have the bad surprise of being charged a second time.
There are now 2 ways to calculate your weight.
If you are using a shipping box
Please, enter the dimensions (length, width, and height in centimeters) and the real weight of the package.
The volumetric weight is calculated automatically according to the following formula: (Some readersSURCHARGES DHL
Les surcharges sont des frais appliqués par DHL lorsque le poids ou la dimension déclarés lors de la création du bordereau diffèrent de la réalité. Dans le cadre d'une expédition d'un colis DHL, des frais supplémentaires peuvent être également appliqués lors d'une expédition dans certaines zones à risque ou éloignées.
Pour plus d'informations sur les zones à risque, je vous invite à consulter cet article https://aide.afrikrea.com/article/613-des-couts-supplementaires-pour-certaines-destinationSome readersCreate my DHL Waybill
To benefit from the DHL partnership, you must be a subscriber to our ANKA services and log in to your store. To know everything about our subscriptions and services, consult this article.
Creating a waybill for an order on ANKA:
Find your orders " To Ship" in your "Sales" area and click on "Ship it" button. Then, the form for a new shipping label will open.
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To facilitate the management of DHL packaging requests, please find below the information required and the processing time. Sellers must share the full details when requesting for shipping materials (flyers or boxes):
Full name, detailed address, phone number, quantity needed and our company name.
NB: It will take minimum of 48hrs after receiving the detailed information from the requestor to the Customer Service email address email protected (/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection234b464Few readersShip with Anka DHL account: Benefits & Rates
We have set up a partnership with DHL to help you as a seller to export more easily. You benefit with this deal reduced rates, depending on the weight and the country of destination.
You also have the option to ship not only your Afrikrea.com orders, but also those made outside Anka.
Please note that Anka does not receive any commission for this service.
To benefit from this service, you must be registered on Anka and connect to your shop space.
The advantages of shippFew readersThere is an error on the filled weight of your DHL package
To get access the DHL partnership, you must be registered on Anka and connect to your shop space.
If there is an error on the weight of the package, two scenarios arise:
You realize the weight error after editing the DHL label. You can cancel the label by following the steps here. It will no longer be usable, and you will be reimbursed on your ANKA wallet. Please, note that if you generated your label more thanFew readersDHL Shipment restrictions
In order to ensure a successful shipping experience with ANKA, we share the updated restrictions on shipments with DHL.
Items under pressure, such as airtight boxes, perfumes, animal spare parts, and explosive items, are not allowed in the international network.
Furthermore, shipments of gold, silver, precious metals, and cash are strictly prohibited on the DHL Express network.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS
Russia: It should be noted that no shipments will be made to indivFew readersTo verify before shipping with DHL
To get access the DHL partnership, you must be registered on Anka and connect to your shop space.
Weight of the package
Indicate the superior denomination
When you fill in the weight of the package, indicate the superior denomination if the weight is between 2 denominations.
Examples:
Your package weighs 1.7kgs you must automatically list the weight as 2kgs.
Your package weighs 0.6kgs you must automatically list the weight as 1kg.
Volumetric weight
DHL often uses the volumetriFew readersStrengthening customs controls for Europe and the United Kingdom
To smooth customs controls, your packages must absolutely include a detailed description of the contents of the package. Whether it is the type of clothing or accessory and the color and or material. You can find more information about how to write your description here.
In addition, the declared value of your package must be related and consistent with the content. We advise you to put a decFew readersSee the time frame, rates & shipping country in article
Our designers deliver worldwide. The delivery time, shipping costs and the country of dispatch of an item are accessible and indicated by the creators. You can find these informations:
On the product sheet, in the "Shipping & policies" box under the shop profile picture like shown below:
Kindly Click on the designer's " Shipping & policies" tab
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To get access the DHL partnership, you must be registered on ANKA and connect to your shop space.
Before starting the procedure, we recommend that you make certain verifications that you can find by clicking here. Apart from sending your Anka orders, you can also send orders made outside Anka.
Find your "TO SHIP" orders in the "SALES" section and click on "SHIP"
A pop up is displayed with the DHL shipping options, enter the followFew readersCancel a DHL label
In the "Shipping" tab of your account, you will find all the label you created. To cancel a label, you need to click click on the small arrow in front of the waybill number as indicated by the red arrow on the right. (see screenshot below).
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How can I schedule DHL pick-up service?
After generating your shipping label from your "Delivery" section, it is possible to schedule a pick-up of your package. This service is free.
To benefit from the pick-up service, you must follow the three steps below:
Click on the "Package Pickup" button.
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Your shipments in Europe since July 1, 2021
As of July 1, 2021, all parcels destined for Europe and the United Kingdom are subject to VAT. Value added tax (VAT) varies depending on the country of destination, for example: VAT in France will be 20% and in Switzerland 5%.
These taxes are subject to all packages destined for Europe regardless of the carrier used, namely DHL, Fedex, Royal Mail and many more.
We know that this change can impact your business, so we have developed an "ANKA No BorFew readersShipping rules
The sellers on Anka choose the transporter of their choice to dispatch their orders.
However, We have a partnership with DHL for every countries.This partnership allows you to benefit from reduced prices and various advantages. You will find more information in the following article: Ship with Anka DHL account: Benefits & Rates.
Shipping procedure
Once the order has been accepted, its statusFew readersShip your non-Anka packages with our DHL account
To get access the DHL partnership, you must be registered on Anka and connect to your shop space.
Before starting the procedure, we recommend that you make certain verifications that you can find by clicking here.
In your account go to the "Shipping" tab, then click on "Shipping labels".
You will then find a button "New label" click oFew readersWhy can't I create DHL labels anymore?
From now on, for all our new sellers, we verify their identity so that they can use our DHL label creation platform.
Why do we do this?
This is a security procedure that we have put in place to ensure that our services are not used for fraudulent purposes.
How to verify your identity?
When you see the page below, click on the link to fill out the form and download the necessary documents.
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Additional costs for some destinations
Special destinations are classified into two types:
Elevated risk:
XOF 13120
XAF 13120
GHS 255
KES 2560
EUR 20
NGN 9700
Additional charges are applied by DHL when shipping to a destination country where DHL operates at elevated risk, due to untimely wars, civil instability or recurring threats from terrorism.
Destinations and countries concerned:
Burkina Faso, Benin, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, France, Nigeria, SenegalFew readersDHL Overcharges
Extra charges are fees applied by DHL when the weight or size declared at the time of waybill creation differs from the actual weight or size. When shipping a DHL parcel, extra charges may also be applied when shipping to certain risk or remote areas.
For more information on risk areas, please see this article https://support.afrikrea.com/en/articles/19821-additional-costs-for-some-destinations
To solve thFew readersShip your parcels with the Economy provider from Nigeria
With the " Economy " shipping offer, it's now possible to ship all parcels worldwide with no weight limitation at a lower cost.
Take advantage of:
Reduced shipping cost by up to 45%
No weight limitation
Product delivery between 7-10 days worldwide
New drop off location for your packages:
Packages must be dropped off at the office between 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday:
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If you get an error message while trying to generate your DHL slip, we invite you to carefully check the following:
Make sure you have the necessary funds in your wallet.
Check your address: feel free to type your own address on Google, to make sure the format is taken into account.
Check the recipient's address on Google, paying particular attention to the following details:
Address line 1 =must not contain additional information (e.g. 2nd floor, apartmentFew readersHow to track a package
The majority of creators on Anka provide a tracking number when they ship orders. When your order is shipped you will receive a notification by email and on the Afrikrea.com website. Kindly go to the “Purchases” section of your ANKA account as shown on the picture below.
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