For the first time in years I am writing a review. I am doing so because this company has generated one of the worst experiences of my life.
I shipped a large case/trunk from the United States to Dubai filled with expensive electronic equipment. DHL is the shipper they work with. They initially lost track of this massive box (125 lbs) and it took over 4 weeks to arrive from the USA. I blame DHL for that, but no matter.
Since I foolishly went with SHIPXEX to administrate this shipment instead of DHL or FEDEX directly, only SHIPNEX could facilitate the shipping cost refund with DHL and file a claim. I spoke with DHL three times and they assured me that they would fully refund the costs for a shipment that was guaranteed on DHL Express to arrive in 8 days or less, but took 4 weeks to arrive. Unfortunately, only SHIPNEX can generate the claim since they are the DHL shipping account holder.
SHIPNEX has done nothing but blow me off for over a month now as I have requested, emailed, called... to get them to start this claim process with DHL. The refund claim process for a delayed/damaged shipment with takes 30 minutes or less, it is a rapid process and this particular shipment is very straightforward and DHL is happy to refund given the delays.
I call SHIPNEX still once a week and ask for a status update, each time I speak with only two different voices on the other end, each assuring me that "someone" at SHIPNEX will "contact me by the end of the day" with an update. Each time I call it is revealed that NO claim has been filed with DHL and there is NO new information.
My wife and I both have the distinct feeling these people are blowing us off and are trying to pocket the money, I would not be surprised if they have filed the DHL claim with their personal shipping account and pocketed the DHL refund themselves.
I have an over 20-response email chain at this point with no answers, and each time I check for an update via email or phone call I am told "we are working on it" or "someone will contact you by the end of the day". Never happens, and I have called DHL to see if there is a claim against the waybill number, none exists.
These people at SHIPNEX are either frauds, hacks, liars, incompetent, or all of the above.
If shipping internationally, don't use this company. If your items are expensive, suck it up and go with FEDEX or DHL direct, because they will handle your claims responsibly. read more