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Dreaded DHL Clearance delay
 

Get packages weekly with DHL, they go through the OHIO hub first and then come to Canada.
This time the package got stuck in OHIO? even though its not destined for USA? wtf?

Clearance delay for a few days and now it says please call customer service.. since when do U.S customs inspect Canadian bound packages?

2011-02-26 06:19 Shipment Stopped CINCINNATI OH USA
2011-02-24 01:38 Uncontrollable Clearance Delay CINCINNATI OH USA

looks like a goner

It will be interesting to see what the outcome is, since the package is bound for Canada.

I don't think that US Authorities have the right to seize packages that were shipped from outside the USA and destined for another country. But I don't know that for a FACT.

That is why I never ship anything with DHL, they are the worst shipping company in the world. They have lost or stolen so many packages from me. I even once worked for them, they stuff that I have seem is beyond reason.

I always ship something overseas I always look for EMS shipping. Never had any problems with them and they tend to be cheaper. But even if the price is a bit more expensive I would not bother with DHL.

Can't agree with you there, I have got over 30 Packages with no problems and really fast with DHL, this is the first time that it looks like its been seized, EMS is way too slow and unreliable, if there is even a letter off on your address ( which these china suppliers can easily screw up) they send the box to sender and don't allow you to fix the problem over the phone..

It MIGHT have come from the China Shipper who is having issues paying their bill in China.
DHL Stopped ALL this persons shipments no matter where they were.

There are a few more threads about this right now....
http://www.aspkin.com/forums/subscri...l-problem.html
http://www.aspkin.com/forums/executi...t-shipper.html

I am only going on with what I saw when I worked for DHL in Las Vegas, NV operations when they where operating in the US. I do agree that EMS is a bit slower then anyone else but never had any problems with them. I buy my stuff from china also. China, the world's swap meet.

I am sure that this is due to that shipper issue discussed on threads. OHIO will not stop packages destined for Canada due to f*ke issue or whatever - that's the duty of Customs Clearance Canada.

Called DHL and they confirmed U.S customs do check the package even if its destined for Canada.

Some weird sh*t going on though, DHL claims the package was released from customs on the 24th but the tracking is stuck at clearance delay and shipment stopped. Got a trace going.. we'll see

You will get your package. I had that issue last week where I had several packages that cleared customs and then got put on hold. After a few days I contacted DHL and they put a trace on it. It was on my doorstep within 2 days. Hang tough you will get it!

shipper issue?

Yes,i also sound this recently .

This is not a shipper problem, my box was seized by U.S Customs. My supplier confirmed that US is having a CF Seizing week

my supplier wont send DHL right now... he just told me

oh crap and I just ordered some stuff from china that might or might not be counterfeit. I just ordered a small test sample. I hope US customs does not seized it. I have some packages coming with EMS and DHL.

Just an FYI....

A common myth is that customs seizes only counterfeit items.

But the fact is, it is illegal to import any copyrighted or trademarked material for re-sale unless you have a letter of authority from the rights owner.

So whats the word are they still on a seizing frenzy?

Anyone still having trouble with DHL?

Seem fine at the moment....
I had 16 boxes make it through Cincinnati last week with no problems....

How about this, Did Anyone EVER See anything like this:

Sunday, March 13, 2011 Location Time
25 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 14:24

Saturday, March 12, 2011 Location Time
24 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:31

Friday, March 11, 2011 Location Time
23 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:53

Thursday, March 10, 2011 Location Time
22 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 05:02

Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Location Time
21 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:09

Tuesday, March 08, 2011 Location Time
20 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:34

Sunday, March 06, 2011 Location Time
19 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 13:54

Saturday, March 05, 2011 Location Time
18 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 05:15

Friday, March 04, 2011 Location Time
17 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:34

Thursday, March 03, 2011 Location Time
16 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:44

Wednesday, March 02, 2011 Location Time
15 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:49

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Location Time
14 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:52

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Location Time
13 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:43

Friday, February 25, 2011 Location Time
12 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 05:14

Thursday, February 24, 2011 Location Time
11 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 05:07

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Location Time
10 Clearance delay CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 04:29

9 Processed for clearance at CINCINNATI HUB - USA CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 01:55

8 Arrived at Sort Facility CINCINNATI HUB - USA CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 01:22

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Location Time
7 Arrived at Sort Facility CINCINNATI HUB - USA CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 02:02

Monday, February 21, 2011 Location Time
6 Departed Facility in HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 19:36

5 Processed at HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 16:08

Sunday, February 20, 2011 Location Time
4 Arrived at Sort Facility HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 04:19

3 Departed Facility in HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 03:31

2 Processed at HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 02:39

1 Shipment picked up HONG KONG - HONG KONG 01:55


And I cannot get ANY Other Information on this Package

I've never seen anything like that at all. Have you called and talked to anybody about that? If so what did they say?

Thought a clearance delay was a seizure...