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ZAKIYYA S

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2017

05 Oct 2017, 10:48

UNACCEPTABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

After ordering from the UAE, I received one email from DHL on 19/09/2017 confirming that my order was on its way. I have used DHL before and within 5 to 7 business days my parcels were delivered at my door. This time however, it took me calling the service center every day and wasting my airtime for over a week only to get no feed back on what's going on. On Monday this week I called in again for the last time and was told that my shipment hasn't moved from the warehouse as yet, this has been 13 days and still, and I was told that my shipment was scheduled for delivery on that Monday. I requested the agent gather the correct information and call me back urgently. My call was not returned as I had expected. So on Tuesday morning I was sick of calling and holding on for 30 or more minutes, so I complained via the website which by the way gives a very vague update of the progress of your shipment. Only then did I receive a call from a DHL agent who gave me an excuse about a new system which caused hiccups and that my ID number is outstanding, which I had given to the agent I chatted to on Monday. I was furious and requested a manager call me back and a query be opened in this regard. I was told I would receive a call within 2 hours, which turned into 5 hours. After chatting to a manager and explaining my frustration I was assured that things would run smoothly and no hickups, that DHL would reimburse me for the release fee after I had paid the customs and import duties and she also confirmed the new system migration causing a backlog. I was told she would get onto my case immediately and email me the details etc. Till today I have not received the email. Yesterday I received another call from DHL requesting MY ID NUMBER AGAIN!!!! This got me fuming and I asked the agent to track the communication between myself and DHL in the past few days and find the manager I chatted to and find out what the hell is going on. Still waiting on someone to call and ask me for the same thing again...pathetic service and lack of integrity from such a world renowned company! Way to keep your company's name up high!!!!!

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Replies (4)
DHL Express
DHL Express's reply05 Oct 2017, 12:27
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Dear Zakiyya,

I do apologize for the experience you have had with our company. I understand that this incident has been a great disappointment to you and I assure you that this matter has not been taken lightly and is in no way reflective of the level of service that DHL Express prides itself in.

Please allow me time to quickly look into the matter so I can be able to assist you.

Kind Regards,

Akhona Mvuza

Customer Care Executive

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ZAKIYYA S's update05 Oct 2017, 13:15
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Hi Akhona, taking this matter publicly and disgracing DHL for their service was not my intention however it seems like it was my last resort and I am hoping that by me publicly displaying the experience I have had will MAYBE result in some progress on my shipment. Thank you for the response and I sincerely hope this gets sorted. I am extremely irate and disappointed as DHL is such a well know company and to receive such service is truly unacceptable.
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ZAKIYYA S's update05 Oct 2017, 13:27
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I would also like to know what DHL is going to do in this matter in terms of a client favor and apology for inconveniencing me. I was told I would be reimbursed but I'm still waiting for the email confirming this as well as an email where I can respond with my banking details so the reimbur*****t can be made.
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ZAKIYYA S's update05 Oct 2017, 13:46
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I would also like to know what DHL is going to do in this matter in terms of a client favor and apology for inconveniencing me. I was told I would be reimbursed but I'm still waiting for the email confirming this as well as an email where I can respond with my banking details so the reimbur*****t can be made.