Delivery service alerts
Updated on 03/22/2023
Find all the important information that can impact the collection and delivery of your parcels anywhere in the world.
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03/13/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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FRANCE
Blockages at refineries are causing long waiting times at gas stations, potentially impacting deliveries of parcels in the South-East, South-West and Loire-Atlantique regions.
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TURKEY
Delays in mail and parcel deliveries to be expected in the aftermath of February earthquakes.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 06/04: Spain - Holy Thursday
- 07/04: Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom - Good Friday
- 10/04: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom - Easter Monday
- 25/04: Italy - Liberation Day
- 27/04: Netherlands - King's Birthday
The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:
- 21/03-23/03: Kazakhstan - Nauryz
- 03/04-04/04: Taiwan - Children's Day
- 05/04: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan - Ching Ming Festival
- 07/04: Hong Kong, Singapore - Good Friday
- 10/04: Canada, Hong Kong - Easter Monday
- 19/04-26/04: Saudi Arabia - Eid Al Fitr Holiday
- 22/04: Singapore - Hari Raya Puasa
- 24/04: Canada - St. George's Day
- 29/04: Japan - Showa Day
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DELAYS
For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
- Bulgaria
- Finland
- Moldova
- Portugal
- Serbia
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Canada
- Israel
- Japan
- Mexico
- Panama
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- United States
- Vietnam
- New Zealand
03/13/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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BELGIUM
We would like to inform you that on the 10th of March a national strike will take place in all sectors in Belgium. The 24-hour strike will start on Thursday 09/03 at 22.00 CEST till Friday 10/03 - 22:00.
This industrial action will likely affect mainly mail and parcels deliveries in Belgium but could possibly also affect the processing and departure in our international hub. We will do our utmost to minimize the impact on our service.
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GREECE
The Confederation of the Greek workers and the Association of the Civil Servants have announced a 24-hour strike on Thursday, the 16th of March.
Also, the air traffic controllers have announced their participation in the strike.
These actions will affect both international and domestic parcels & mail collection and delivery.
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FRANCE
General and national strike across different sectors might result in delays of the delivery of mail and parcels.
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TURKEY
Delays in the delivery of mail and parcels are expected in the affected areas following the earthquakes in early February.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 17/03: Ireland - St. Patrick's Day
The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:
- 08/03: Kazakhstan – Women’s Day
- 21/03: Japan - Vernal Equinox Day
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DELAYS
For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
- Bulgaria
- Finland
- Moldova
- Portugal
- Serbia
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Canada
- Israel
- Japan
- Mexico
- Panama
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- United States
- Vietnam
- New Zealand
02/01/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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UNITED KINGDOM - STRIKE ACTION ON 01/02 1 02/02
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action on 01/02 and 02/02 that will impact Border Force operations.
This strike action might cause delays in the processing and delivery of your parcels.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 11/02: Japan - National Foundation Day
- 20/02: USA President's Day
- 23/02: Japan Emperor's Birthday
- 28/02: Taiwan Peace Memorial Day
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DELAYS
For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
Bulgaria / Finland / Greece / Moldova / Portugal / Romania / Serbia / Ukraine/ United Kingdom
For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
Australia / Azerbaijan / Canada / China / Israel / Japan / Mexico / Panama / Turkey / United States
01/25/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL MAIL CYBER INCIDENT
Following a cyber incident a delay of a few days can be expected for mail and parcel distribution.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 26/01: Australia - Australia Day
- 11/02: Japan - National Foundation Day
- 20/02: USA President's Day
- 23/02: Japan Emperor's Birthday
- 28/02: Taiwan Peace Memorial Day
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DELAYS
For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
Bulgaria / Croatia / Greece / Ireland / Moldova / Portugal / Romania / Serbia / Ukraine/ United Kingdom
For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
Australia / Azerbaijan / Canada / China / Israel / Japan / Mexico / Panama / Turkey / United States
01/12/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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USA DELAYS
Please be informed of a force majeure impacting the United States as of 20 December 2022 due to Winter Storm Elliott.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 16/01: United States - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 21/1 - 27/1: China - Chinese New Year
- 21/1 - 27/1: Taiwan - Chinese New Year
- 22/1 - 24/1: Singapore: Chinese New Year
- 22/1 - 25/1: Hong Kong: Lunar New Year
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DELAYS
For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
Albania / Bulgaria / Croatia / Greece / Iceland / Ireland / Macedonia / Malta / Moldova / Netherlands / Norway / Portugal / Romania / Serbia / Slovenia / Ukraine/ United Kingdom
For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:
Australia / Azerbaijan / Canada / China / Israel / Japan / Kazakhstan / Madagascar / Mauritius / Mexico / Panama / Turkey / United States
12/06/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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BELGIUM
The major Belgian Unions have called for a day of manifestations and strike actions across all sectors, on the 16th of November 2022.
This industrial action will affect the handling, processing and delivery of your mail and parcel volumes. As these manifestations and strike actions will be happening across all sectors, the services of our partnering ground handlers and airlines will be affected as well, leading to possible delays.
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UNITED KINGDOM
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to take national strike action on Friday 9 December, Sunday 11 December, Wednesday 14 December and Thursday 15 December 2022.
This strike action might cause delays in the processing and delivery of your parcels.
Please visit www.royalmail.com/latest-news for up-to-date and detailed information on services.
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PEAK PERIOD DELAYS
Due to the Peak Period, our teams are facing high volumes of parcels. We have done what is necessary to meet this strong increase in our activity, however, on certain days, we may encounter 24 to 48 hours of delay between the receipt of your parcel on our platform and its shipment to its final destination.
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USA & CANADA DELAYS
We have experienced air capacity issues to North America. Some parcels shipped between late October and early November may have been impacted. Your parcels are not lost and are pending in our warehouses in Belgium. For operational reasons, the delivery of these parcels could not be done before the end of November/beginning of December. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 6/12: Finland – Independence Day
- 6/12: Spain – Constitution Day
- 25/12: Belgium Christmas Day
- 25/12 – 26/12: International Christmas Day
- 28/12: Ireland – Bank Holiday
- 01/01/2023: International New Year’s Day
- 10/12: Thailand - Constitution Day
- 16/12: Kazakhstan - Independence day
- 19/12: Kazakhstan - Independence day Holiday
- 25/12 – 26/12: International Christmas Day
- 01/01/2023: International New Year’s Day
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DELAYS
- Cyprus (new)
- Finland
- Greece (new)
- Ireland
- Malta (new)
- Norway
- Sweden (new)
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Panama
- United States
For these countries, your parcels may be delivered later than expected. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our best to limit the impact.
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10/17/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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FRANCE
Long waiting times at gas stations might impact collections and deliveries in a number of French departments (North East, Paris and South East).
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UNITED KINGDOM
Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members to take further national strike action throughout October and November 2022.
Dates of broad strike action impacting collection, sorting and delivery of parcels and letters
- Tuesday 25 October
- Monday 28 November
Dates of functional strike action impacting parts of the operations
- Processing, Distribution, International, Collections, Admin: 3, 9, 15, 24 November and 1 December
- Delivery: 4, 10, 16, 25 November and 2 December
- Network: 2, 8, 14, 23, 30 November
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 24/10: Singapore – Deepavali
- 25/10 : Kazakhstan – Republic Day
- 26/10: Austria – National Day
- 31/10: Germany – Reformation Day
- 31/10: Ireland – October Bank Holiday
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DELAYS
- Croatia
- Malta
- United Kingdom
- Norway
- Denmark
- Australia
- China
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Panama
09/30/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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UNITED KINGDOM
One-day postal strikes that will affect postal deliveries from the morning of Friday September 30th until the morning of Sunday October 2nd.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 30/09: Canada - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- 03/10: Germany - German Unity Day
- 04/10: Italy – Feast of St. Petronius
- 12/10: Spain - Hispanic Day
- 01/10: Hong Kong - National Day
- 01/10-07/10: China - National Day / Golden Week
- 04/10: Hong Kong & Taiwan - Chung Yeung Festival
- 10/10: Taiwan - National Day
- 10/10: US - Colombus Day
- 10/10: Japan - Health-Sports Day
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DELAYS
- Australia
- China
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Panama
09/19/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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UNITED KINGDOM
The UK Government has also confirmed that 19/09 will be a national public holiday. This public holiday will mark the last day of the period of national mourning.
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BELGIUM
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 19/09: Japan - Respect for the Aged Day
- 19/09: Canada - National day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
- 22/09: Australia - National day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
- 23/09: Japan - Autumnal Equinox Day
- 23/09: Saudi Arabia - National Holiday
- 30/09: Canada - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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DELAYS
- Australia
- China
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our best to limit the impact.
08/22/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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JAPAN
EDIT: additional delays of 1-2 weeks are expected until 01/09/2022. Delays should improve by early September. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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UNITED KINGDOM
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CHINA
Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our utmost to limit the impact for your shipments.
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DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our best to limit the impact.
08/02/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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ITALY
This situation will impact deliveries of Parcels all over the country.Thus, possible delays in delivery can be expected.
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CHINA
Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our utmost to limit the impact for your shipments.
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DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our best to limit the impact.
07/18/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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UPCOMING EUROPEAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS JULY/AUGUST 2022
- 21/07: Belgium - National Holiday
- 01/08: Ireland – August Bank Holiday
- 05/08: Croatia – Victoria and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
- 15/08: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Spain – Assumption day
- 20/08: Estonia – Independence Restoration Day
- 20/08: Hungary – Saint Stephen’s Day (National Day)
- 29/08: Slovakia – National Uprising Anniversary
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UPCOMING EUROPEAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS JULY/AUGUST 2022
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CHINA
Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our utmost to limit the impact for your shipments.
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DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our best to limit the impact.
05/25/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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DIFFICULTIES IN THE USA
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CHINA
Our parcels are flown to Beijing or Guanzhou, from where they are transported by truck to the distribution sites in each city.
This means that very long delays in delivery are to be expected throughout the country (3 to 6 weeks).
In addition, no shipments can be delivered to postal codes beginning with 20.
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DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our best to limit the impact.
05/12/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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CHINA
Our parcels are flown to Beijing or Guanzhou, from where they are transported by truck to the distribution sites in each city.
This means that very long delays in delivery are to be expected throughout the country (3 to 6 weeks).
In addition, no shipments can be delivered to postal codes beginning with 20.
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DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
03/25/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
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DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA
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ITALY & SPAIN
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RUSSIA & BELARUS
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UKRAINE
Despite the possibility of serving this destination, we have decided to temporarily suspend our delivery services to this country. The situation does not allow us to ensure deliveries according to our standards.
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
03/15/2022 - DISRUPTIONS IN SPAIN
Since Monday 14 March 2022, an unlimited national strike of transporters has started in Spain. This situation directly impacts the processing and delivery of parcels throughout the country.Our transport partners inform us that they are able to maintain delivery services for the time being, but that additional delays are to be expected.
Our teams are monitoring the situation on a daily basis. We will keep you informed of any developments.
REMINDER : In view of the current events in Ukraine, we would like to inform you that our teams are closely monitoring the situation and have taken measures to limit as much as possible the impact on our logistics services.
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SUSPENSION OF DELIVERY SERVICES TO RUSSIA AND BELARUS
The EU Council decided today that all shipments to Russia and Belarus are blocked until further notice. We are suspending all shipments to RUSSIA as of today. If your parcel is already on its way, it will be kept in one of the logistic platforms until the reopening of the services.
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UKRAINE
Despite the possibility of serving this destination, we have decided to temporarily suspend our delivery services to this country. The situation does not allow us to ensure deliveries according to our standards.
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
03/01/2022 - Geopolitical events Eastern Europe
In view of the current events in Ukraine, we would like to inform you that our teams are closely monitoring the situation and have taken measures to limit as much as possible the impact on our logistics services.-
SUSPENSION OF DELIVERY SERVICES TO RUSSIA AND BELARUS
The EU Council decided today that all shipments to Russia and Belarus are blocked until further notice. We are suspending all shipments to RUSSIA as of today. If your parcel is already on its way, it will be kept in one of the logistic platforms until the reopening of the services.
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UKRAINE
Despite the possibility of serving this destination, we have decided to temporarily suspend our delivery services to this country. The situation does not allow us to ensure deliveries according to our standards.
However, you can contact our customer service if you still wish to attempt a shipment to this country.
02/23/2022 - Geopolitical events Eastern Europe
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UKRAINE
Due to the serious geopolitical events in Ukraine, we have decided to temporarily suspend our delivery services to this country. We are closely monitoring this situation and will resume our services as soon as possible.
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RUSSIA
Our delivery services to Russia are still open. However, due to the situation, there may be interruptions in service and shipments may be delayed.
30/11/2021 - International news
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JAPAN
Due to the resurgence of the Coronavirus, notably the omicron variant, Japan has decided to close its borders. Air traffic could be impacted, as well as the capacity for parcel shipments. Additional delays could be expected for the delivery of your parcels.
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MARTINIQUE AND GUADELOUPE
The recent evolution of the situation in Martinique and Guadeloupe forces us to suspend deliveries to these destinations from Monday 29/11/2021. Only our Happy-Post Home Delivery with Tracking and Signature service is affected. The Premium Delivery service is still available but delays are to be expected.
29/11/2021 - Snowy episode France
Following the bad weather conditions which make the traffic difficult in many regions, the collections and deliveries with our partner Chronopost may be disrupted. Regions concerned are: Isère (38), Loire (42), Puy-de-Dôme (63), Rhône (69), Savoie (73) and Haute-Savoie (74).
17/08/2021 - Additional delivery times to be expected
Dear clients,
The Covid 19 crisis continues to impact international deliveries and several countries are retaining or adding protective measures. Air traffic is still disrupted, which affects delivery times. Please find below our latest information regarding the delivery of your packages to the countries specified below:
- Ireland: +1 week min.
- Greece, Lebanon, India, Tunisia, Australia, South Korea, Turkey, Israel: +2 weeks min.
- USA: allow +2 weeks minimum and more specifically to Chicago
- Latin America: allow +2 weeks minimum due to the lack of regional flights
- New Zealand: +3 weeks min.
- China: New anti-Covid 19 measures are in place. Airlines have been forced to cut flights from Europe. Additional delays are to be expected, in particular to Beijing and Shanghai
04/03/2021 - Longer delivery times in Greece
Many delays are noted for deliveries in Greece. The Greek post office is experiencing distribution difficulties impacting all delivery times in the country. If you want a fast delivery, we prefer the Premium Home Delivery or Home Delivery by Chronopost.
10/02/2021 - Snowy episode France
Following the bad weather conditions which make the traffic difficult in many regions, the collections and deliveries of your parcels may be disrupted. For collections, the departments concerned are: 38, 73, 21, 25, 39, 70, 89, 90, 22, 29, 35, 56, 28, 41, 45, 10, 52, 54, 55, 57, 67, 68, 88, 77, 78, 91, 95, 14, 50, 61, 53, 72.
19/01/2021 - Delivery times not maintained
In this uncertain sanitary context with numerous reconfigurations and air capacities still impacted, we still cannot guarantee delivery times. That is why during this period, and until further notice, no refunds will be made for late delivery.
15/01/2021 - Snow
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Snow episodes - France
The western and northeastern regions are affected by snowfalls making traffic conditions difficult. Delays are to be expected on the departments 14, 50, 61, 36, 41, 53, 61, 72, 57, 88 for the Chronopost collection.
11/01/2021 - Snow and Brexit
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Snow episodes - Spain & France
The current snowy weather in Europe may impact the collection or delivery times of your parcels in Spain and France.
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Brexit - United Kingdom
Following the new regulations and the numerous delays of the British customs services, additional delays are to be expected for parcels to the United Kingdom (from 1 to 3 working days minimum). You can also find all our Brexit information on our dedicated page.