ADVISORY ALERTS

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended acceptance of Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International (PMI), First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS), International Priority Airmail (IPA) Packets, International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags, and Airmail M-bags to Bhutan due to unavailability of transportation.

Thai Post have informed that the Sukhothai province has been affected by the heavy rains and subsequent flooding. As a result, road blockages are causing delays in the transportation and delivery of all mail types in postcode area 64XXX and delays are likely to be experienced.

Thai Post have informed that heavy rains in the northern and eastern parts of the country have led to floods in some provinces. As a result, road blockages are causing delays in the transportation and delivery of all mail types in the affected postcode areas – 24XXX, 54XXX and 55XXX. This is expected to be the case until conditions locally return to normal and delays are likely to be experienced.

Brazil Post have informed that they expect all postal operations in the state of Rio Grande do Sul to be back to normal as of the 1st September 2024. Previously affected regions are in the Post code zone 9****-***.

Chile Post have informed that severe weather is currently affecting parts of Chile in the Coquimbo and Metropolitan regions. The airmail unit is not operational currently and the operating hours of some Correos Chile branches have been reduced where necessary. As a result, delays in the processing and delivery of all mail types may be observed until normal condition returns.

French Polynesia have informed us that strikes have been taking place within its Postal Network since Thursday, 25th July 2024 with no known end date at present. As a result, their mail operation has seen major disruption and delays should be expected during and immediately after the strike due to any possible backlog.

The International Airport has now reopened for commercial flights, but the frequency and capacity available remain reduced with sea route the only alternative. International mail operations are still subject to limitations, and access to certain areas remains difficult. As result, the situation of force majeure continues to apply with extended transit time and delays to be expected.

Due to hurricane Beryl, flights in and out of the region are being effected with a number of temporary cancellations. Postal operations locally are also being effected. As a result, delays will be observed for the following countries, subject to local recovery and until flights properly resume:- Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines (Postal services re-established in Mustique, Bequia and Kingstown only currently), Grenada (Main PO now open but disruption remains in outer offices, Carriacou and Petite Martinique) and Jamaica.

Poste Italiane have informed about the likely impact on postal services due to bad weather effecting the Valle D’Aosta region and in particular the municipalities of Cogne and Aymavilles, where there are road disruptions. As a result Poste Italiane expects delays in the collection and delivery of all mail types in areas that are currently waiting for restoration of road access:- In village Cretaz, village Epinel and via Cavagnet for the municipality of COGNE – CAP 11012 2. In village of Vieyes for the municipality of AYMAVILLES – CAP 11010

Due to hurricane Beryl, flights in and out of the region are being effected with a number of temporary cancellations. Postal operations locally are also being effected. As a result, delays will be observed for the following countries, subject to local recovery and until flights properly resume:- Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada (main PO now open but disruption remains in outer offices, Carriacou and Petite Martinique) Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Due to hurricane Beryl, flights in and out of the region have been temporary cancelled. As a result, delays will be observed for the following countries, subject to local recovery and until flights resume:- Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada & Trinidad.

Italian Post have informed that since the 19th June, the processing of inbound parcels from outside of the EU has been impacted by an IT issue. The IT department locally have since identified and solved the issue and the local OEs are now clearing any backlog and expect to restore normal postal operations by the beginning of next week.

Georgia Post have informed us that temporary delays on all mail types may be observed while the Office of Exchange and sorting center are going through an internal re-organization process.

Japan Post have updated that the situation has now improved after the impact of the earthquake in January but there is still a lot of rubble in certain areas which continues to effect their operation. The postcode areas which remain affected are 9270000 – 9299999 and delays may be experienced as result.

Brazil Post have informed that two weeks of severe weather have caused extensive floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, including the state capital of Porto Alegre. As a result, the collection and delivery of all mail types are disrupted for postcodes 9****-*** until the situation returns to normal.

Icelandic Post have informed that an unseasonal storm has hit resulting in road closures in the northern and south-eastern part of the country. Heavy snow and winds have closed roads in these parts of the country since the evening of Monday 3rd June, making it impossible to transport mail in those parts of the country. The storm is expected to last into the week and as result delays can be expected until condition improves.

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

Post Italiane have informed us that there will be overnight closures of Catania airport in Sicily from May 20 to May 31. As a result, mail traveling for delivery in Sicily may be delayed during this period.

New Caledonia Post have informed that the country is currently experiencing riots and large-scale road blockages. As a result, it has suspended its transport and delivery operations for domestic and international mail on all mail types and delays should be expected until further notice.

Brazil Post have informed us that two weeks of severe weather have caused extensive floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, including the state capital of Porto Alegre. As a result, the collection and delivery of all mail types are disrupted for postcodes 9****-*** until the situation returns to normal.

Hellenic Post of Greece has informed that the Association of Cival Servants has announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday 1st of May. The public holiday of May 1st has officially been moved to Tuesday 7/5 as part of this. 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.

Belgian Post have informed us that the strike action taking place is now due to last until at least the end of the day on Friday 26 April and it is possible that it will continue beyond that date. The industrial action will affect the processing and delivery of all mail types. BPost will not be able to accept and process any inbound arrivals for delivery during the strike period and delay may be observed as result of this.

Mauritius Post has informed that the National Crisis Committee has asked public and private-sector workers to remain at home on Monday 22 April 2024 because of torrential rainfall in the country. A case of force majeure has been declared by Mauritius Post and all post office facilities are currently closed. This is impacting on processing and delivery of all mail types with delays to be expected as result.

Belgian Post have informed us that major unions within Bpost have called for strike action to take place from 22nd April which may last beyond the 24th. The industrial action will affect the processing and delivery of all mail types. BPost will not be able to accept and process any inbound arrivals for delivery during the strike period and delay may be observed as result of this.

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.