After 7 long years in Doha, we are returning to Australia.
I would like some advice on reliable transport companies that we could use to send our personal effects. Any personal experiences with such a move out there?
I know this is an old post but for anyone searching info on this company: I've recently had a similarly bad experience. My things were picked up at my home in Doha three months ago and so far I have received no Bill of Loading, no ETA, nothing, despite numerous emails, phone calls and even visits by myself and friends in Doha. Even an email from a lawyer didn't have any effect. I don't know if they're actually shipping my stuff - I have no evidence that they are! So stay away from this company. The hassle is not worth the money you save!!
There are 85 % of expats living in Doha who eventually one day will return to their country of origin. That was the case with me and my husband after 7 years of living in Qatar.
There are many things to resolve when going back and one of them is shipping all possesions and belongings from Qatar to your destination. We (unfortunately) chose the worst company in Qatar- Agape International (Mr. Muneer and Mr. Nixon) to ship our things and we seriously couldn't have chosen worse company! We are posting this for all expats out there in Doha- to at least know which company TO AVOID when shipping your things back home.
Not to go in many details but just to highlight some important facts- everything was going relatively ok when we were preparing for shipment, that is at the sales stage of their contact when they were assuring us that eveything will be handled professionally. After when we decided to ship our things with Agape International they had a few unprofessional glitches- such as promising that they will come at certain day/time to collect the boxes and then cancelling last minute, etc. But living in Doha and experiencing these type of things everywhere, we didn't think much of it. The day all our things were collected by Mr. Muneer from Agape is the day we paid the Invoice in full (3rd February 2014). We were leaving Qatar in the next few days and we were assured by Mr. Muneer that all our belongings will be shipped on coming Sunday (after 2-3 days).
We thought that our items were shipped and we were expecting our first shippment to arrive after 2 weeks (few boxes we sent by plane). We were emailing both Mr. Muneer and Mr. Nixon to follow up on the shipment but we were receiving no response. Luckily my husband was going to Qatar on a business trip around that time so he chased them up in Qatar (after many ignored emails and phone calls). It turned out that they did not even ship our things yet more than 2 weeks after they collected all our items and we paid them for shipment.
Finally they have shiped our things (not sure they would even do it then if my husband wasn't there!).
In addition to plane shipment, all our major items and many other things were sent by boat and we have paid for insurance against damage and loss of certain valuables (we paid additionaly for this). We have been waiting for 2 months now and we still did not receive the insurance policy for this!! We are not receiving any responses from Agape International and we have emailed them many times and tried to call them. On occasions when we were able to reach them, they would tell us they will send us the policy which was a lie because we never did. Also, we do not have any response or update about our boat shipment status so we are very anxious if we will ever receive it given our experience with them!
We have now filed a case against Agape International through Ministry of Economy and Commerce and we are also in process of seeking legal advise on how to resolve this.
In brief, if you need professional company to handle shipment of all your belongings so that you get what you paid for as well as receive your items in promised time, we advise you to avoid Agape International and Mr. Muneer and Mr. Nixon Chacko!
We hope you have better luck when shipping your things. We are not able to advise you which company is good, but at least avoiding the bad ones is a good starting point...
Please DO NOT USE AGAPE INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS. It extremely unreliable. They say it takes3-5 days but I took 7 WEEKS from DOHA to DUBAI which most of you know its a 45 minutes flight!!!! the owner Mr. DOESNT WANT TO SAY HIS NAME, its extremely RUDE, UNAPOLOGETIC and a LIAR most of the time doesnt answer the phone and has inepts working for him who are also LIARS!!!!!!! I hate doing this but AGAPE INTERNATIONAL LOGGISTICS made me wait all this time on an empty apartment with no clothes for 7 weeks! When I asked for my money back he said no and stopped taking my calls. PLEASE BEWARE!!
I'm Australian and have used Allied Pickford to move me in and out of the Middle East twice before - all good, no issues. You can reach the Doha office on these details.
We are a leading removal company in Qatar and we have established a dedicated team of people to ensure your move will be smooth and hassle free. We are experts in this business for nearly a decade in doing full service package from professional packing/shifting, transportation to unpacking and installation to new facility.
Qatar's winter months are brimming with unmissable experiences, from the AFC Asian Cup 2023 to the World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 and a variety of outdoor adventures and cultural delights.
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a sweet escape into the world of budget-friendly Mango Sticky Rice that's sure to satisfy both your cravings and your budget!
Celebrate World Vegan Day with our list of vegan food outlets offering an array of delectable options, spanning from colorful salads to savory shawarma and indulgent desserts.
I know this is an old post but for anyone searching info on this company: I've recently had a similarly bad experience. My things were picked up at my home in Doha three months ago and so far I have received no Bill of Loading, no ETA, nothing, despite numerous emails, phone calls and even visits by myself and friends in Doha. Even an email from a lawyer didn't have any effect. I don't know if they're actually shipping my stuff - I have no evidence that they are! So stay away from this company. The hassle is not worth the money you save!!
AVOID AGAPE INTERNATIONAL!!! worst company in Qatar
Nixon and Muneer- very unprofessional and liars!!
http://www.agapegroups.com/
There are 85 % of expats living in Doha who eventually one day will return to their country of origin. That was the case with me and my husband after 7 years of living in Qatar.
There are many things to resolve when going back and one of them is shipping all possesions and belongings from Qatar to your destination. We (unfortunately) chose the worst company in Qatar- Agape International (Mr. Muneer and Mr. Nixon) to ship our things and we seriously couldn't have chosen worse company! We are posting this for all expats out there in Doha- to at least know which company TO AVOID when shipping your things back home.
Not to go in many details but just to highlight some important facts- everything was going relatively ok when we were preparing for shipment, that is at the sales stage of their contact when they were assuring us that eveything will be handled professionally. After when we decided to ship our things with Agape International they had a few unprofessional glitches- such as promising that they will come at certain day/time to collect the boxes and then cancelling last minute, etc. But living in Doha and experiencing these type of things everywhere, we didn't think much of it. The day all our things were collected by Mr. Muneer from Agape is the day we paid the Invoice in full (3rd February 2014). We were leaving Qatar in the next few days and we were assured by Mr. Muneer that all our belongings will be shipped on coming Sunday (after 2-3 days).
We thought that our items were shipped and we were expecting our first shippment to arrive after 2 weeks (few boxes we sent by plane). We were emailing both Mr. Muneer and Mr. Nixon to follow up on the shipment but we were receiving no response. Luckily my husband was going to Qatar on a business trip around that time so he chased them up in Qatar (after many ignored emails and phone calls). It turned out that they did not even ship our things yet more than 2 weeks after they collected all our items and we paid them for shipment.
Finally they have shiped our things (not sure they would even do it then if my husband wasn't there!).
In addition to plane shipment, all our major items and many other things were sent by boat and we have paid for insurance against damage and loss of certain valuables (we paid additionaly for this). We have been waiting for 2 months now and we still did not receive the insurance policy for this!! We are not receiving any responses from Agape International and we have emailed them many times and tried to call them. On occasions when we were able to reach them, they would tell us they will send us the policy which was a lie because we never did. Also, we do not have any response or update about our boat shipment status so we are very anxious if we will ever receive it given our experience with them!
We have now filed a case against Agape International through Ministry of Economy and Commerce and we are also in process of seeking legal advise on how to resolve this.
In brief, if you need professional company to handle shipment of all your belongings so that you get what you paid for as well as receive your items in promised time, we advise you to avoid Agape International and Mr. Muneer and Mr. Nixon Chacko!
We hope you have better luck when shipping your things. We are not able to advise you which company is good, but at least avoiding the bad ones is a good starting point...
E2E offers a full range of packing, unpacking,and transportation services. contact - 33908527 or [email protected] for free survey.
Please DO NOT USE AGAPE INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS. It extremely unreliable. They say it takes3-5 days but I took 7 WEEKS from DOHA to DUBAI which most of you know its a 45 minutes flight!!!! the owner Mr. DOESNT WANT TO SAY HIS NAME, its extremely RUDE, UNAPOLOGETIC and a LIAR most of the time doesnt answer the phone and has inepts working for him who are also LIARS!!!!!!! I hate doing this but AGAPE INTERNATIONAL LOGGISTICS made me wait all this time on an empty apartment with no clothes for 7 weeks! When I asked for my money back he said no and stopped taking my calls. PLEASE BEWARE!!
This is the site DO NOT USE THEM
http://www.agapegroups.com/
I'm Australian and have used Allied Pickford to move me in and out of the Middle East twice before - all good, no issues. You can reach the Doha office on these details.
Allied Pickfords Qatar
West Bay, Palm Tower B, Office 4702
Doha, Qatar
974 4016 6222, 974 4016 6223
yaa your wright.
Nusky Shahabdeen| Business Development Officer
RUNWAY INTERNATIONAL LTD.
P.O. Box 22887|#302, 3rd Floor |Choice Center Building |Al Sadd, Doha, Qatar
Mobile : (974) 77650464 |Phone: (974) 4443 1529 |Fax : (974) 443 4322
Email : [email protected]
Visit us at: www.runwayqatar.com
Active Member of IAM - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MOVERS
Active Member of FIATA - International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association
Active Member of JGC Line *****CONNECTING THE WORLD*****
At your service!!!
Beware of frauds too....
We are a leading removal company in Qatar and we have established a dedicated team of people to ensure your move will be smooth and hassle free. We are experts in this business for nearly a decade in doing full service package from professional packing/shifting, transportation to unpacking and installation to new facility.
Nusky Shahabdeen Mobile+974) 77650464
Other services:
Office Relocation
Household goods movers
Ambassadorial movements
Customs Clearance
Safe storage