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31 Mar 2019, 12:34

Appalling service from DHL

I booked an international shipment with DHL Express from Belgium to South Africa. I made payment on the 21st March 2019 and immediately sent the payment details together with a form that I had to complete to the DHL consultant. He contacted on the 25th and apologized that he was off sick. I have been calling DHL to ask my shipment has not delivered. On Wednesday, a consultant kept me on hold for 30 minutes and I dropped the call. I called again on Thursday, I was helped by a gentleman who promised to call me on Friday at 11am that didn’t happen. On Friday I called spoke to a consultant who told me the delivery address was incorrect and the tracking number that I have on email from DHL was not correct. I told the consultant that it’s impossible as I have completed a form with the correct details including my contact number. I asked why I wasn’t told when I called or contacted by DHL she could not give me an answer. She then sent me a mail that I should respond to with a correct address, I did. As the shipment is urgent hence I chose DHL it will be delivered today first thing this morning. The shipment is still not delivered. DHL does not come cheap. I paid R806 for a card to be couriered to SA urgently. I should have gone to SAPO paid less than paid this much and wait. I sent a email to DHL to complain about the service on Wednesday, I am yet to receive a response. DHL has become useless.

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DHL Express
DHL Express's reply01 Apr 2019, 07:05
Official
Dear Mapule,

Thank you for writing to us.

Please accept my sincere apology for any inconvenience that may have been caused by this matter.

I have received your complaint and looking into it. I appreciate that this has not been a happy encounter with DHL Express, as we strive to offer a top quality service at all times. Incidents of this nature are not taken lightly and we appreciate feedback from our valued customers in order to improve on our services.

Please expect feedback from me shortly.

Regards.
Avery Visagie
Customer Care Executive 
's update01 Apr 2019, 20:31
Reviewer Update
Thank you for the response. The card was delivered yesterday afternoon. I would appreciate your feedback