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Umar M

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2013

22 Aug 2017, 10:08

Pathetic service

I had an international delivery awaiting customs clearance with DHL. First Of all it took them around 2 weeks to contact me to tell me that the delivery is with them. This also after I queried it with the supplier. I was overseas at the time and according to them they tried to phone me, but no effort was made to reach me via email at all. So they simply left it. Then I get a mail with all the details and amounts to be paid. I had a few questions on the calculations, which went unanswered after 5 mails. I still do not have any response. In the end I decided to just pay it and get done with it, because with their incompetence I didn't want it to get sent to SARS or whatever is done with it because who knows how long that would take to clear. In short, do not use DHL if you have any choice and avoid dealing with Owen at all costs.

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DHL Express
DHL Express's reply22 Aug 2017, 13:20
Official

Dear Umar,

Thank you for taking the time to comment about your recent experience with DHL Express. It is with regret that your expectations were not met.

I have attempted to call you however, your number goes to voice mail. Please note I will reach out to you via Email so as to we can address the matter and also to find a way to improve the quality of our service.

Kind Regards,

Akhona Mvuza

Customer Care Executive

UM
Umar M's update13 Oct 2017, 09:42
Reviewer Update
No surprise that after replying above, they still do not attend to my query. It has been over 2 weeks now and they can't provide a simple calculation which should have been done all along. It's no wonder they are one of the best companies to work for, it's because the employees are not required to do anything. It seems like it's the culture at DHL that causes this because it can't be a coincidence that 4 different people are unable to assist. It's more like they are unwilling because there are no consequences for them. So in summary, if you have any choice in the matter, avoid at all costs.