ADVISORY ALERTS

Macao Post, the People’s Republic of China’s designated operator for Macao, has advised that a typhoon warning was put into effect on Sept. 1. All postal services have been suspended until further notice.

Hellenic Post Office of Greece have informed us that the GR territory has been hit by heavy rainstorms, flooding and landslides. This has effected many areas of the country, especially in Central and Northern Greece impacting on the transport and delivery of all mail types. Delays are to be expected during this period.

Niger Post has informed that due to the temporary closure of land and air borders since August 6th they have suspended all postal operations inbound and outbound and declared a force majeure. As a result the service is suspended until further notice and any items already in the pipeline will be returned to sender.

Hong Kong Post have informed that Tropical cyclone warning signal (Saola) is declared on the 1st September. The processing, and transit of all mail types will be effected during this period. The impact is expected to last at least a week here and a force majeure has been declared until the 7th September.

Canada Post have advised that unprecedented wildfires are currently raging across the North West and British Columbia forcing a number of relocations. A state of emergency has been declared and delays are to be expected in these areas until further notice.

Norway Post have informed that extreme weather has been ravaging central and southern parts of Norway since earlier in the week. Heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides have caused road closures and affected infrastructure. As a result delays are to be expected until further notice.

Slovenia’s post has advised that several areas of the country, particularly in the north and north-east, are currently in a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Some places are inaccessible, and many roads are impassable. Among the facilities affected by the flash floods are post offices, which will be closed in some places until the situation improves. Delivery of parcel-post items is being suspended or adapted to the conditions in the flooded areas.

Malawi Post have advised that the situation has improved and mail processing has resumed. We are awaiting official confirmation that the local force majeure has been lifted.

Sudan’s post advises that due to ongoing conflict in the country it suspended all postal services with other Universal Postal Union member countries. The post is working to put in place an alternative office of exchange.

Canada Post advises that Nova Scotia has experienced relentless rainfall, leading to catastrophic flooding. This situation is affecting processing and delivery of all mail items in the entire province.

Poste Italiane have informed us that due to a fire at the Catania airport the location has had to close temporarily. As a result delays are to be expected for postal items to and from the below areas during this time until the airport can resume operation: Agrigento: 92xxx Caltanissetta: 93xxx Catania: 95xxx Enna: 94xxx Messina: 98xxx Palermo: 90xxx Ragusa: 97xxx Syracuse: 96xxx Trapani: 91xxx

Poste Italiane have informed us that due to the continuation of Trade Union agitation locally and operational issues this is causing it will not be possible to guarantee delivery times for items for the following cities and provinces of Florence, Prato, Pistoia and Modena. Disruption is therefore expected and delays are likely to be observed.

Poste Italiane have informed us that an 8 hour strike has been called for the 15th July by all major unions including airport handlers. Disruption is therefore expected and delays are likely to be observed during and immediately after the strike.

Poste Italiane, an update on postal operations following severe flooding in the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions. Postal services were restored in the following postcode areas of the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions on 25 May 2023: 40010, 40011, 40012, 40013, 40015, 40016, 40018, 40021, 40023, 40024, 40026, 40027, 40033, 40051, 40052, 40053, 40055, 40056, 40057, 40060, 40061, 40062, 40064, 40065, 40066, 40068, 40069, 40127, 40131, 40132, 40133, 40134, 40135, 40136, 40137, 40138, 40139, 40141, 41012, 41013, 41016, 41017, 41018, 41019, 41030, 41031, 41034, 41035, 41038, 41042, 41049, 41057, 47011, 47013, 47015, 47016, 47017, 47021, 47025, 47027, 47028, 47030, 47032, 47034, 47035, 47039, 47042, 47043, 47521, 47832, 47833, 47834, 47836, 47837, 47838, 47841, 47842, 47843, 47853, 47854, 47855, 47921, 47922, 47923, 47924, 48011, 48012, 48014, 48015, 48022, 48024, 48025, 48026, 48027, 48031, 48032, 48033, 48034, 48121, 48122, 48125, 61010 and 61020. Postal services were restored in the following postcode areas of Emilia Romagna on 30 May 2023: 40020, 40022, 40025, 40037, 40043, 40050, 40054, 40059, 41023, 41028, 41048, 47019, 47020, 47522, 47835, 47861, 47866, 48017, 48020, 48123 and 48124. Postal services have not yet been restored in the following postcode areas of Emilia Romagna: 47010, 47012, 47014, 47018, 47121, 47122, 48013 and 48018.

Philpost have informed us that a fire has resulted in significant damage to the Central Manila Post Office. The Office of Exchange is unaffected and will remain open and operational. Delays are expected for all items sent to Manila throughout this period.

Poste Italiane has informed that a climatic event affecting the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions will affect collection and delivery. There are no collections or deliveries in Forli currently and issues in the following regions are being reported – Ancona, Bologna, Cesena, Ravenna, Faenza, Modena, and Pesaro Urbino. Further updates on this issue can be found on the Poste Italiane website.

The Democratic Republic of Congo Postal Service has informed that floods occurred in Kalehe in the East of the country which has resulted in infrastructure damages. Delays are to be expected throughout this period. 

Israeli Post have advised that interruptions and delays in the distribution of all mail types may be experienced in the South of the country due to an ongoing security situation.

Postnord have advised us that a national strike began on the 17th April. The strike will affect delivery and delays are to be expected during this period.

Due to severe snow and freezing rain, mail delivery operations were affected in multiple regions of Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday and Thursday, April 5-6. Power outages are still impacting over 1 million people, half of them being in the greater Montreal area, where more than 30 millimetres of freezing rain and ice pellets fell. The outage also impacted all cargo sheds at the Montreal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport where outbound and inbound mail for and from several flights was not lifted or picked up. Hydro services are hoping that the situation will be resolved by EOD Friday.

Peruvian Post has informed that the civil unrest and protests have now ceased. Delays may still be experienced during the period of recovery and associated activities.

Malawi Post have advised that Cyclone Freddy has hit the Southern Region with very strong winds, floods and landslides. Many businesses have closed and infrastructure has been severely affected. A situation of force majeure has been declared and delays are to be expected throughout this period.

The Hellenic Post Office Greece have informed us that the Association of Civil Servants has called a strike on the 16th March for 24 hours. Air Traffic controllers will also take part in this. Delays are likely to be experienced during this period.

Poste Italiane have informed us that a 24 hour strike has been called for the 17th March by Unions of the Airport Handlers and all other Airport personnel. Disruption is expected and delays are likely to be observed during and immediately after the strike.

Vanuatu Post has advised that a State of Emergency has been declared for the whole country in the wake of two cyclones that have struck the country. The state of emergency is expected to last for at least 6 months. Postal operations will continue throughout but delays should be expected.