ADVISORY ALERTS

United Arab Emirates Post have informed us that severe weather conditions have been affecting postal services since 16th April 2024. As a result, the collection and delivery of all mail types are disrupted across all cities in the United Arab Emirates and delays may be experienced.

Kazakhstan Post have informed us that severe weather conditions are causing floods in the regions of Aktobe, Kostanay, Akmola, Atyrau and North Kazakhstan, with emergency situations declared within the flood zone since the 29th March 2024. As a result, the collection and delivery of all mail types are disrupted for postal codes 02****, 03****, 06****, 09****, 11**** and 15**** until situation improves and delays should be expected.

Hellenic Post of Greece has informed that the Confederation of the Greek workers has announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday 17th of April. As result, international and domestic mail operation will be affected, with delay on the day and immediately after the strike in case of any backlog.

Australian Post have informed us that severe weather is causing floods and road closures in New South Wales and Queensland. As result, disrupting delivery of all mail types in the following postcodes areas: 2460, 2461, 2753, 2754, 2756, 2775, 2785, 4470, 4480 and 4490. Delays should be expected whilst this is ongoing.

Madagascar Post have informed us that the northern and eastern regions of Madagascar were severely Impacted by Cyclone Gamane on the 27 March 2024. Floods are still impeding the movement of all mail types between the office of exchange and delivery offices in these regions and causing delays to delivery until further notice.

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance to Haiti due to unavailability of transportation.

Australian Post have informed us that severe weather is causing floods in regional Western Australia. As a result, the delivery of all mail types is affected for postcode areas 6440, 6725–6740, 6758, 6760, 6765 and 6770. Disruption to International mail in and out of Australia is expected due to difficulties in transporting mail to/from the specified areas with force majeure declared from 13 March 2024.

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended acceptance of Priority Mail International, First-Class Package International Service, International Priority Airmail, and M-Bag items to Myanmar due to unavailability of transportation.

Australia Post advises that bushfires in regional Victoria are affecting collection and delivery of all mail products in postcode areas 3352, 3373, 3467, 3468, 3477, 3478, 3469, 3370 and 3352. There also will be impacts to mail flow into and out of Australia, owing to issues transporting mail to and from certain areas.

Mauritius Post have informed us that a cyclone warning is currently in force due to Tropical Storm Eleanor. The international airport is temporarily closed with flights cancelled. The transportation and processing of all mail types are impacted and will experience delays as result until normal operation resumes.

Jamaica Post have informed us that local government elections will take place on 26 February 2024. Staffing and operational adjustments will be made to enable workers and contractors to participate in the election process. As result, mail operation will be limited throughout the day when delay may be observed.

Israeli Post have informed us that the municipal elections will take place on 27 February 2024 and this has been declared a non-working day by the Israeli Government. As result, Israel Postal operation will not take place on this day and delivery delay may be observed.

Post Italiane have informed us that an unauthorised strike has been ongoing since 00.01 CET on the 10th February 2024. It involves personnel at Malpensa airport and is preventing the shuttle service between the Office of Exchange and Malpensa Air Mail Unit. The strike has caused disruption to inbound and outbound mail handling despite contingency measures. Local authorities are engaged in mediation between the parties with an end date not known at present. As result, delays may be experienced until the situation returns to normal locally.

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance to Central African Republic due to unavailability of transportation.

As a result of the current situation in Israel there are delays with many flight cancellations. This is a fluid situation and may change at short notice. Throughout the country, the retention period for unclaimed items has been extended to 30 days. All items are subject to delay.

Norwegian Post have informed that due to construction work at their Office of Exchange NOOSLB for next 3 weeks, until 25th February, there may be some disruption in the processing of traffic through the office as result and delays may be experienced throughout this period

Post Italiane have informed that a 24-hour strike has been called for 9th February 2024 by Major Unions.  Disruption is to be expected with regards to the handling of mail during the strike and over the weekend into next week. As result, delay may be observed during and immediately after the strike until at least the 13th February

Chilean Post have informed that its operations in the Valparaíso region are currently disrupted by a number of fires with shipments to and from the region being delayed by at least 24 hours. The following areas will not have home delivery services until further notice:  Viña del Mar:- Canal Beagle, Villa Dulce, Limonares, Villa Independencia, Villa Hermosa, El Olivar, El Salto, Chorrillos, Santa Julia, Miraflores, Achupallas, Reñaca Alto, Villa La Cruz, Rukán. Quilpué: – Canal Chacao, Pompeya norte/sur, Villa Olímpica, Colina de Oro, Población Argentina, Paso hondo, Los Pinos Villa Alemana: Fundo El Rincón, Las Acacias Items sent to the above areas will be delivered to the nearest branch for pickup. The operating hours of some Correos Chile branches may also be shortened where necessary, leading to delays in the transportation, collection and delivery of all mail types.

Belgian have informed that a 24-hour strike is planned from 22.00 CET on 7 February to 22.00 CET on 8 February 2024. The strike will affect the workforce available at the BPost international sorting center and within the domestic sorting and distribution network and as a result, disruption and delay to the receipt of international shipments, as well as the transportation, collection and delivery of all mail types, during and immediately after the strike is likely.

Farmers Movements La Poste have informed us that due to the French farmers’ movement throughout the country (including at borders) the majority of motorways, strategic sections and access to major cities are currently subject to disruption. As a result, they are experiencing difficulties with the receipt of international shipments and the transportation, collection and delivery of all mail types with delays to be expected until situation return to normal. Strikes in Mayotte La Poste have informed us that due to industrial action in Mayotte, parcel-post and services to and from the archipelago have been suspended since 29 January 2024 and as such services to this region are likely to be impacted by delays currently until the situation returns to normal.

Mexico Post have updated that whilst the situation in Acapulco and the surrounding regions remains critical, basic postal services have now been re-established since the passing of Hurricane Otis. However, the Post is still unable to guarantee electronic data interchange with its partners owing to a lack of power and connectivity in the affected areas. Municipality / Postcode Range Ayutla de los Libres – 39200 – 39229 Acapulco de Juárez – 39300 – 39937 San Marcos – 39960 – 39997 Petatlán – 40830 – 40859 Zihuatanejo de Azueta – 40880 – 40897 Técpan de Galeana – 40900 – 40929 Atoyac de Álvarez – 40930 – 40958 Coyuca de Benítez – 40970 – 40997 San Luis Acatlán – 41600 – 41637 Ometepec – 41700 – 41736 Cuautepec – 41840 – 41860

Fin Post have informed us that several trade unions have announced political strikes throughout Finland on February 1–2, 2024.   The Postal and Logistics Union (PAU) and the Automobile and Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) will participate in the strike actions, hence delays of at least a few days to deliveries can be expected as result.

Belgian Post have informed us that due to the Belgian farmers’ movement throughout the country, the majority of motorways, strategic sections and access to major cities are currently subject to disruption. This movement is expected to last until 2 February 2024 at least. As a result, BPost is experiencing difficulties in the receipt of international shipments, transportation, collection and delivery of all mail types with delays to be expected until situation returns to normal.

Belgium Post have advised us that they are experiencing severe operational difficulties owing to heavy snowfall. A red alert is in place prohibiting the circulation of certain goods and impacting the supply chain. Delays are expected until the situation locally improves.

Icelandic Post have advised that a new volcanic eruption started just north of Grindavik in the Reykjanes peninsula on Sunday 14th January 2024.\ It is deemed likely that more eruptions will occur around the town in the coming weeks, hence It is unlikely that habitants will be allowed to return to live in Grindavik in the coming weeks or months. Iceland Post has not delivered mail in the Grindavik area since the original evacuation 13th of November 2023 and due to the area being uninhabitable it seems unlikely it will be possible to deliver mail in Grindavik in the near future. We will provide any further updates on this as they become available.