France – Severe Weather

La Poste have advised that they are currently experiencing issues owing to severe weather within France, primarily in Northern and Eastern areas. As a result delays should be expected until conditions locally improve.

Luxembourg – Severe Weather Conditions

Lux Post have informed us that due to severe weather conditions the country is currently under red alert. As a result, their mail delivery service will not be provided today (17th January 2024) and the distribution of parcel services may also be affected during this period. Delays are to be expected

Papua New Guinea – State of Emergency

The designated operator of Papua New Guinea, Post PNG, have informed us that the Government has declared a state of emergency effective for 14 days from 12 January 2024 as a result of protests and civil unrest that broke out on 10 January 2024. As a result, delays are to be expected and we will provide a further update when available.

Mauritius – Tropical Cyclone Belal

Mauritius Post have informed us that a cyclone warning is currently in force in Mauritius owing to the passage of Tropical Cyclone Belal. The international airport is temporarily closed, and several flights have been cancelled. The transportation of all mail types is therefore affected across the country with delays to be expected.

Japan – Earthquake in Hokuriku

Japan Post continue to accept mail but have notified us that the delivery of all types of items are currently being delayed owing to damage caused by the earthquake that struck the Hokuriku region on 1 January 2024. The worst affected areas are as follows and delays are likely to be experienced: Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui areas Parts of Hokkaido, Yamagata, Nagano and the Hyogo areas.

Italy – 24 Hour Strike

Post Italiane have informed us that a 24-hour strike has been called on 8th January 2024 by Unions at Bcube MLE handler, AMUs at Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate airports Disruption is to be expected and delay may be observed during and immediately after the strike.

Australia – Rail Incident & Cyclone

Rail Incident – Due to a rail incident in South Australia, deliveries to Western Australia are currently delayed. Items sent from the 28th December between other states and territories to Western Australia may take an extra 1-2 days to be delivered. Cyclone – Due to the flood emergency taking place in Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper on the 18th of December, the following areas have been impacted and delays may be experienced: Arundel, Bundall, Mt Tamborine, Canungra, Burleigh, Logan City, Nerang, Yatala, Stapylton. Postcodes affected include 4207, 4208, 4209, 4210, 4213, 4223, 4226, 4270, 4271, 4272, 4275.

Japan – Earthquake

Japan Post continue to accept mail but have notified us that the delivery of all types of items are currently being delayed owing to damage caused by the earthquake that struck the Hokuriku region on 1 January 2024. The worst affected areas are as follows and delays are likely to be experienced: Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui areas Parts of Hokkaido, Yamagata, Nagano and the Hyogo areas.

Italy – Strike

Post Italiane have informed us that a 24-hour strike has been called on 8th January 2024 by Unions at Bcube MLE handler, AMUs at Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate airports Disruption is to be expected and delay may be observed during and immediately after the strike.

Australia – Rail Incident & Cyclone

Rail Incident – Due to a rail incident in South Australia, deliveries to Western Australia are currently delayed. Items sent from the 28th December between other states and territories to Western Australia may take an extra 1-2 days to be delivered. Cyclone – Due to the flood emergency taking place in Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper on the 18th of December, the following areas have been impacted and delays may be experienced: Arundel, Bundall, Mt Tamborine, Canungra, Burleigh, Logan City, Nerang, Yatala, Stapylton. Postcodes affected include 4207, 4208, 4209, 4210, 4213, 4223, 4226, 4270, 4271, 4272, 4275.