I should have mentioned that it depends on the country of origin. EMS from China/Hong Kong usually ends up with the GdSK here in Germany, and that is what i was talking about. EMS from Japan, for example, usually ends up with DHL/Deutsche Post, so that woudl be OK.
Just search the web for "EMS GdSK" to see what i mean. Complete bonkers.
Bonkers is a very polite name for what that is!
Yes I didn't even know that EMS works with Hermes. I actually don't think they do.
Everything from EMS I got was delivered by this GDSK.
It were "only" 2 packages in the last years because I either had no control about which carrier was choosen and the first time I just didn't even know what to expect. To make a long story short: I don't want any packages delivered by GDSK anymore.
They are the worst ripoff and try to put 21,50 EUR (35 AUD) customs handling fee on an item that is worth 25 EUR itself.
They even want to charge a daily stocking fee, doubtful if that is even legal. They tried that with me when I ticked the box that I want to do the custom and then do it quick. I think it's even possible to do it via internet now.
It will need to be quick because they are also pretty slow in sending the notification letter so there is never much time to react.
If a package is delayed and arrives while one is away on holiday then you are pretty much screwed.
The day that carrier goes bust (I hope that day will come soon), many germans will be very happy.
If enough German victims complain direclty to EMS maybe they will cancel their contract with GDSK. Any other alternative will be better.