Safeway Transport

6.5
based on 53
Sirelo and Google reviews
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What customers are saying
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Professional (5)
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Efficient (3)
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Helpful (3)
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Price (2)
Services
International removals
National moving
Car & Vehicle transport
Piano transport
Pet transport
Art transport
Associations
Fedemac
IAM
AMSA
PAIMA

About

Safeway Transport is a full service moving company which specializes in the field of domestic and international transportation by means of air, sea and road for all types of shipments through their global network of reliable agents. Their extensive experience allows them to help you in selecting the best possible option to meet your deadlines with the professional quality service they offer in the most economical way.Read more

Sirelo asks...

What makes your company stand out?

Safeway Transport distinguishes itself through over 30 years of industry expertise and a team of seasoned business professionals. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing personalized services tailored to the unique needs of each customer. This customer-centric approach ensures a seamless and efficient moving experience, making Safeway Transport a reliable choice in the moving industry.

What is your insurance policy? How do you deal with damaged items?

Should you require insurance, we would be happy to plan for an ALL-RISK COVERAGE For your reference we work with OSKAR SCHUNK GmbH & Co.KG

What is the best advice you would give to customers?

The best advice Safeway Transport would give to its customers is to plan and communicate effectively. Customers are encouraged to provide detailed information about their moving needs, including any specific requirements or concerns. Proper planning ensures a smoother and more efficient moving process, allowing Safeway Transport to tailor their services to meet individual needs and expectations. Clear communication fosters a collaborative relationship, enhancing customer satisfaction.
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Reviews

53
6.5
based on 53
Sirelo and Google reviews
How is the review score calculated?
68% of the users recommend this moving company
 on Sirelo
My experience with them has been nothing short of a nightmare. Initially, they seemed professional, but things took a turn for the worse after I made the first payment.

Here’s what happened: after paying half of the invoice, they picked up my order but then sent a revised invoice including VAT, which was not mentioned in the initial invoice. They tried to claim that I was avoiding paying VAT, despite the fact that I had requested a detailed invoice upfront to ensure transparency before proceeding.

Their business practices are highly unprofessional and deceptive. It became clear that they are more interested in exploiting their customers rather than providing a reliable service. If you’re considering moving or relocating, avoid Warning at all costs. There are many other transport companies with better integrity and customer service. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
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Unprofessional
Moved from Larissa (Greece) to Stuttgart (Germany)
Response of
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience with our services.
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify that VAT is obligatory across all European countries, including Greece. As you have been residing in Greece and possess a Greek VAT number, this should be familiar territory. Furthermore, our Order for Services form, which you signed to secure your booking, clearly stated, and indicated that VAT would be applicable. We believe this ensures transparency and prevents any misunderstandings regarding the final cost of our services plus government tax which cannot be avoided, therefore, your description of us being deceptive is out of place. We have confirmation from our partner in GERMANY that the delivery of your goods took place and everything was fine. We value your business and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future under more favorable circumstances.
 on Sirelo
The packing of my shipment was done by OCS teansport in the UAE. Safeway transport was the transport company in Greece responsible for the final delivery. The company did not fulfill the contract. No opening, unpacking, assembling of furniture and removal of packing material. This was stipulated in the contract in the UAE.
Safeway sent 2 older men to offload a 20ft container. They were tired and did not offload all the boxes. I had to arrange and pay another transport company to collect the boxes from them and deliver the rest of my furniture and remove the packing material. I received no support and had to open the boxes, unpack, and move furniture myself. Furthermore I had to pay someone to assemble my furniture. I also paid safeway for a handyman but no handiman was supplied. When I complained I was told why am I making such a story out of this by the person handeling my shipment.
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Nothing
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Failure to comply
Moved from Dubai (United-Arab Emirates) to Corfu (Greece)
Response of
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to address the issues you've raised and clarify the terms of our agreement with the booking agent as we did not have any signed agreement directly with you.

First, in terms of not assembling your furniture: our policy clearly states that IKEA furniture assembly is not part of our services. This policy exists due to the unique assembly requirements of IKEA products. This exclusion was outlined in
the contract to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings. Regarding the handyman service, you paid for a 3-hour session, which we refunded upon discovering the task required significantly more time. It is our understanding that you have hired a handyman for 3 days. The extended time was necessary because the furniture needed to be completely disassembled and reassembled in order to fit your narrow window in Corfu old town; a situation that unfortunately extended beyond the scope of what was initially contracted.
Our crew unwrapped and removed a ll debris on the day of the removal. Removal of debris on a second occasion is an additional charge.

We made every effort to fulfill our obligations under the contract we have with our agent in Dubai, which was transparent from the beginning and you are copied in all communication. Our goal is to provide clear and reliable services, and we appreciate your understanding.
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 on Sirelo
This company handled the delivery and unpacking of our household items upon arrival in Greece from the US. They did a fine job, the movers were professional, courteous, and everything worked out perfectly.
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Efficient
Moved from Holbrook (United States) to Corinth (Greece)
 on Sirelo
Première demande plus économique car je devais assurer l'emballage moi-même, mais impossible à tenir vu le mode de transport retenu (conteneur sur bateau). Ceci a entraîné un décalage de la première date prévue, une prestation supplémentaire pour réaliser l'emballage et une pénalité que je trouve injuste.
Je pense que mon statut d'étranger ne parlant pas grec et pas trop bien anglais m'a desservi, et en cela je suis assez déçu. Par ailleurs le prix qui approche au final 10.000 euros me paraît très élevé, notamment en regard de ce que j'avais payé dans l'autre sens il y a 5 ans. C'est pourquoi j'ai mis cette note.
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Packing of furniture
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Price
Moved from Nauplie (Greece) to Brest (France)
 on Sirelo
reponse trés rapide,un numero wapsatt que l on peut joindre facilement, prix 50% moins cher
les dates selon ma convenance un travail de pro.j attends de receptionner mes affaires à nimes dans trois semaines.
Moved from Evdilos (Greece) to Nîmes (France)
 on Sirelo
The loading of the truck was done very poorly lots of boxes came damaged at the delivery point. e.g. car wheels were packed on top of fragile boxes, heavy boxes on top of fragile ones, one box was completely ripped open the big mattress was thrown inside at the end without fixing and came completely damaged.
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Damage settlement
Moved from Athens (Greece) to Frankfurt (Germany)

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