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Janine L

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2020

17 Nov 2021, 16:03

shocking client service

Having started new business importing crafting supplies I was excited to partner with DHL who I have heard very good things about, unfortunately my experience has been awful, first stock shipment I had was held up at customs, I was asked to contact a department for a license to clear the stock, despite me telling them that it was an agricultural department dealing with exports, they insisted, after contacting the department they told me to, that department gave me a letter stating they do not provide licenses or deal with imports, the shipment was then cleared after a delay a runaround and a waste of my time. Last week I was notified that my new shipment has arrived, carton 1 out of 3 was delivered without a problem, carton 2 had the incorrect postal code put on by the supplier, I phoned in on Monday and spoke to Agnes who assured me that an email would be sent to correct the address, I too went on the system and corrected the address, today it was again sent out to the incorrect address, after phoning in, holding on for over 20 minutes for a team leader was put through to Patrick, what an awful experience, after explaining my issue, which I'm not sure he even understood, he kept telling me the supplier put the wrong address its not their fault, he kept repeating this despite me telling him I have called in twice to have this corrected it still has not been corrected his reply was again the supplier put the wrong address. my issue was not resolved and I don't know how to get this sorted out, nobody I speak to can actually help me change the address. I don't understand how only one of the cartons has the incorrect address and why I cant get this fixed, I have clients waiting for stock and this is costing me money. Terribly trained staff. As I'm writing this I am still on hold for a manager or team leader to assist me, i have been on the pone in total almost two hours with no luck. very disappointed and despondent at this point I just don't know what more to do to get help

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Replies (4)
DHL Express
DHL Express's reply17 Nov 2021, 17:14
Official
Dear Janine ,  Thank you for reaching to DHL Express  Please accept our apologies regarding the manner in which this matter has been handled  I can assure you we at DHL, take great pride in ensuring our customers have a satisfying experience with our services.  We can confirm that this shipment was successfully delivered to you this afternoon .  I do hope all was received in good order  Please allow me a chance to investigate the events that took place with the clearance of your shipment , to ensure that this is addressed internally to ensure a better Service in future .  \  I will revert to you 18.11.2021 

DHL  Express Customer Care  office -  ZA | DHL Express  DHL International (Pty) Ltd t/a DHL Express DHL House Fabriek & Van Acht Rd, Isando 1600, Gauteng South Africa  
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Janine L's update17 Nov 2021, 17:27
Reviewer Update
It was delivered. Thank you
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Janine L's update19 Nov 2021, 08:37
Reviewer Update
And once again a problem with regards to my import, an order of 4 cartons with exactly the same products from the same supplier and 2 have been held up at customs for a blind inspection and two have already been delivered. Why have two been held up, no one can tell me, on the system it says additional information needed but no one has contacted me, last time I had boxes resealed there were items missing out of it, why has my order of 4 cartons been split into 4 different deliveries??? I will never be using DHL for my business or my imports ever again. Both times has been an absolute nightmare. From being requested to get licenses that don’t exist to having to spend hours on the phone correcting an incorrect postal code. Not receiving the payment links for customs charges until I have to call in and query it, Shunted from pillar to post. What an absolute nightmare. If you have a small business that relies on importing stock and you would like a seamless hassle free experience, I would not recommend DHL at all. I will be looking for a different courier to handle our imports and deliveries. What an absolute clown show
DHL Express
DHL Express's reply19 Nov 2021, 09:02
Official
Dear Janine 

Thank you for bringing your complaint to our attention
 Please accept our apologies regarding the manner in which this matter has been handled  I can assure you we at DHL, take great pride in ensuring our customers have a satisfying experience with our services. 

As per our telephone conversation, I have sent you an email for you to share with us the DHL Airwaybill numbers for your shipment in order for us to assist you. 

I will continue our communication by email with updates from our imports department. 

 Again we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this matter has caused you and trust that our future dealings will pursue a trouble-free course.  
Kind Regards 
Lesareng Moseneke 
Customer Care Executive.