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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2024

    I ordered a vital part for a machine that helps run the company I work with. The seller chose DHL to deliver this package. After the day of delivery passed and I checked the tracking information and saw it was marked as delivered. However, it said it was delivered to a county that was a few hours away from mine. After checking with the seller and verifying they sent it to the right address, I checked every possible spot at my building but to no avail. I called DHL, they immediately started an investigation as to where that package went. This made me think they were taking this seriously. But after two days with no update and after many calls with the same response "We're still investigating", I decided to look into this company and found these reviews. I don't know why any seller would think this company is worth the risk when 1000s of people have had horrible experiences with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2024

    Saved our family vacation. We chose expedited worldwide service They delivered documents exactly as they said they would. We are now able to complete our overseas vacation as planned. Can't thank you enough DHL for your expedited service.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Sept. 26, 2024

      DHL claims on the "tracking" that all three deliveries were made to my mailbox, however, the customer service agent on the phone said delivery is to the post office. No accountability and no guarantees. Shameful performance.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Sept. 25, 2024

      Worse delivery company in the whole country, I can't believe they are still in business, so unprofessional, keep telling they will deliver my package the next day and it never happen for no reason, every time you call them everybody is lost, it feels like you are calling to a different company every time, already waiting for my DHL Express service for a month.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 23, 2024

      My company uses this horrible service, presumably to save a few pennies, and they are consistently terrible. Just today, I was at my home office waiting for a package when I saw their truck pull up. After five minutes, I wondered why I hadn't heard a knock on my door. The driver never attempted to make the delivery, but simply left a "sorry we missed you" notice in the lobby. DHL has no customer service. Their 800 number features no ability to talk to a person. Embarrassingly bad.

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      Reviewed Sept. 23, 2024

      Warning!! Do not use this service to ship and DO NOT purchase items from a seller who uses this delivery company. You will NEVER receive your package. My experience was with an ETSY seller, Aakasha from Sofia, Bulgaria. Etsy refunded my purchase thank goodness. (The seller did not refund me. Etsy did. So warning about shopping this seller also!)

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      Reviewed Sept. 18, 2024

      DHL is the worse company to do business with. They are not dependable and their drivers and customer service agents are very lazy. The delivery driver that service an area in Toronto is very lazy, he will send you a system email stating that “sorry we missed you” but the truth is he never showed up at your address, even if you choose the no signature option and leave instructions for them to deliver it and leave at your door, they will not do it. I am on the process of suing DHL for refusing to deliver my package and cause me a great inconvenience because I have a disability and I am not choosing an option for them to deliver it to a pick up point.

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      Reviewed Sept. 18, 2024

      By far the worst packaging delivery service I’ve EVER experienced. I ordered a product & scheduled my delivery date for Thursday, September 19, 2024. DHL repeatedly changed the delivery date without my permission & attempted to deliver my package 3 days in a row. On Monday, when the delivery guy called, I informed him that my package was scheduled to be delivered on Thursday 9/19/2024. He said “ok this is my route so I’ll be the one to drop it off again.”—— I received an email & text from DHL & had to reschedule the delivery.

      On Tuesday, I received ANOTHER notification via text & email that my “package would be delivered today” —— excuse me? What?! SMH I immediately called DHL to file a complaint & spoke with a representative who informed me she would fix the issue. The email I received from her/DHL stated “As requested, no signature is required for this shipment” and my pack would be delivered on 9/19/2024 on the ORIGINAL DATE without the need for a signature which I was ok with.

      On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 11:47am I received ANOTHER notification via email & text that my package would be delivered “TODAY from 1600-1800”.. At 12:08pm, I received a notification via email & text that my package was unable to be delivered. Honestly, I don’t think they tried. NO ONE CALLED ME. I immediately called DHL AGAIN for the second time to file another complaint & have the package delivered on the ORIGINAL DATE 9/19/2024. The guy was passive & pretended to care. At that point, I didn’t trust this company to deliver anything. 3 delivery attempts on 3 incorrect days!! So I scheduled to pick up my package from the V Street location in Washington DC. I’ve never dislike a delivery company so much in my life!! Incompetent is an understatement!! BEWARE!!

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      Reviewed Aug. 28, 2024

      DHL, the only delivery service that is worse than FedEx. They say they attempted a signature required delivery but clearly did not. How do I know? My driveway is 1/8 of a mile long. I know when a car pulls up. They were just too lazy to come that far. Customer service, and we really need another word here because they give service a bad name, say that it is my problem. They say that they will attempt again tomorrow, so I get to stay home again? And if they were too lazy to come this far today, why will tomorrow be different? The closest delivery partner is 30 miles away and that is my only option. To drive 30 miles, hoping I can get there before 5 'cause they are closed on weekends, and pick up my delivery. If you are thinking of using DHL, I would rather hire a random person off the street and take my chances. They are rude online and when you finally get someone on the phone, they are rude as well.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Aug. 27, 2024

      Worst company to ever deal with. They were supposed to delivery my two suitcases a small one and a larger one on the same day. They delivered the smaller one and said I was not home to deliver the second one. I got an email later that day saying it was ready for collection at the DHL point, but they did not specify which location. What a disaster that the product then got sent back to the seller without notifying me. The DHL customer service team is so slow at responding, that they sent it back a week later before they even investigated the issue. I had to repurchase a new one again and waiting on the refund for the other. Avoid avoid avoid DHL.

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      DHL author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team

      DHL has a presence in 220 countries and territories around the world, making it an easily accessible shipping option no matter where you are or where you need to send something. They offer solutions for businesses of all sizes, from eCommerce to manufacturing.

      • DHL parcel and DHL eCommerce: DHL Parcel and DHL eCommerce provide standard parcel pick-up, delivery and return solutions internationally. These services are available for both businesses and consumers.

      • Customs service: DHL customs brokers are available to help your business ensure you are compliant with all the latest customs laws and regulations. Customs and trade consultants can review your supply chain to optimize duties and identify potential risk areas.

      • Cargo insurance: You want to make sure your cargo is insured for its full value in case it is damaged or destroyed in transit. DHL cargo insurance will protect your cargo from any damage or loss caused by an external cause. This can be purchased ad-hoc or as an annual plan, depending on the frequency of your shipping.

      • DHL Express: Perfect for when you need a parcel or package shipped fast, DHL Express can make sure it reaches its destination in the shortest amount of time possible. Get an accurate quote on how long it will take to reach its destination online.

      • Easy to use: DHL’s website makes it easy to track your orders. Sign up for an account to receive a discount on shipping and to place shipping orders. You can even order supplies online to use for shipping. To ship an item, simply fill out the online form, pay for shipping and drop the item off at one of DHL’s 4,500 service point locations worldwide.

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      DHL Company Information

      Company Name:
      DHL
      Year Founded:
      1969
      City:
      Bonn
      State/Province:
      Other
      Country:
      Germany
      Website:
      www.dhl.com

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