Delivery service alerts

Updated on 01/03/2024
Find all the important information that can impact the collection and delivery of your parcels anywhere in the world.

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01/03/2024 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

DAYS OFF

The following public holidays in Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 06/01: International - Epiphany

The following holidays outside Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 06/01: International - Epiphany
• 08/01: Japan - Coming-of-Age Day 
• 15/01: United States - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Bulgaria 
• Iceland 
• Italia 
• Slovenia (new)
• Poland (new)
• Portugal 
• Romania 
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom 

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Armenia (new)
• Canada
• Colombia
• Georgia (new)
• Israel
• Japan (new)
• Mexico
• Panama
• Taiwan 
• Thailand (new)
• United States 

 

12/27/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

DAYS OFF

The following public holidays in Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 26/12: Austria, France, Allemgane, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom - St. Stephen’s Day
• 01/01: International - New Year's Day
• 02/01: International - Day after New Year’s Day

The following holidays outside Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 26/12: Canada, China - Boxing Day
• 26/12: Hong Kong - The first weekday after Christmas Day
• 01/01: Taiwan - Republic Day
• 01/01: International - New Year's Day
• 02/01: International - Day after New Year’s Day
• 08/01: Japan - Coming-of-Age Day 
• 15/01: United States - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Bulgaria (adverse weather conditions)
• Cyprus (Strike)
• Greece (adverse weather conditions)
• Iceland (strike air traffic controllers, eruption volcano)
• Italia (Mont Blanc tunnel will be closed for 3 months due to works as from 01/09)
• Norway (IT issues)
• Portugal 
• Romania (adverse weather conditions)
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom (strike EuroTunnel personnel)

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Canada
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Panama
• Taiwan 
• United States 

11/23/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

Israel

We regret to inform you that due to the current situation in Israel, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend our service in the area until further notice. 

We continue to monitor the situation closely and will inform you as soon as we are able to reopen our route in the region.
 

DAYS OFF

The following public holidays in Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 22/11: Germany - Repentance Day
• 06/12: Spain - Constitution Day
• 08/12: Austria, Spain - Immaculate Conception Day
• 25/12: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom - Christmas
• 26/12: Austria, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom - St. Stephen's Day

The following holidays outside Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 23/11: United States - Thanksgiving
• 23/11: Japan - Labour Thanksgiving Day
• 16/12: Kazakhstan - Independence Day
• 17/12: Kazakhstan- Independence Day
• 18/12: Kazakhstan - Independence Day 
• 25/12: Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, USA - Christmas
• 26/12: Canada, Switzerland - Boxing Day
• 26/12: Hong Kong - The first weekday after Christmas Day

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Iceland (Earthquakes in the Reykjanes Peninsula, volcanic activity in Grindavik)
• Italia (The Mont Blanc tunnel will be closed for 3 months due to works as from 01/09)
• Northern France (due to persistent rain and flooding)
• Ukraine

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Canada
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Panama
• Taiwan 

 

10/12/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

Israel

Due to current events in Israel, delays are expected for the delivery service of your packages. Transport from our international centre is interrupted because flights are cancelled or the airline must give priority to the transport of essential goods to the region.

At this time, we are unable to provide approximate delivery times for your packages.
 

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Italie (Le tunnel du Mont-Blanc sera fermé pendant 3 mois en raison de travaux à partir du 01/09)
• Ukraine

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• BN (Brunei Darusalam) 
• Canada
• Colombie 
• Chine (typhon Talim)
• Hong Kong (typhon Talim)
• Israel
• Maroc (tremblement de terre)
• Mexique
• Panama
• Taïwan

 

09/28/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

GERMANY

03/10 - International Day: there will be no mail and parcel delivery that day, which will result in one-day delays.

DAYS OFF

The following public holidays in Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 03/10: Germany - National Day
• 12/10: Spain - Hispanic Day
• 30/10: Ireland - October holiday
• 31/10: Germany - Reformation Day
• 26/10: Austria - National Day
• 01/11: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain - All Saints Day
• 11/11: Belgium, France - Armistice Day
• 22/11: Germany - Day of Repentance

The following holidays outside Europe may cause delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 01/10-06/10: China - Golden Week 
• 02/10: Hong Kong - Chinese National Day
• 09/10: Canada - Thanksgiving
• 09/10: Japan - Health-Sports Day
• 09/10: United States - Colombus Day
• 09/10-10/10: Taiwan - National Day
• 23/10: Hong Kong - Chung Yeung Festival
• 25/10: Kazakhstan - Republic Day
• 1/11: Czech Republic - All Saints Day
• 03/11: Japan - Culture Day
• 11/11: Canada - Remembrance Day
• 13/11: Canada - Remembrance Day
• 13/11: Singapore - Deepavali
• 13/11: United States - Veterans Day
• 23/11: United States - Thanksgiving
• 23/11: Japan - Labour Thanksgiving Day

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Danemark
• Italie (Le tunnel du Mont-Blanc sera fermé pendant 3 mois en raison de travaux à partir du 01/09)
• Lettonie
• Ukraine

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• BN (Brunei Darusalam) 
• Canada
• Colombie 
• Chine (typhon Talim)
• Hong Kong (typhon Talim)
• Maroc (tremblement de terre)
• Mexique
• Panama
• Taïwan

 

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 06/09: Bulgaria - Unification Day
• 08/09: Spain, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta - Feast of Our Lady of Victories
• 08/09: Republic of North Macedonia - Independence Day
• 15/09: Slovakia - Day of Our Lady of Sorrows
• 21/09: Malta - Independence Day
• 22/09: Bulgaria- Independence Day
• 28/09: Czechia - St. Wenceslas Day

  The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 07/09: Brazil - Independence Day
• 11/09: Ethiopia, Eritrea- Ethiopian New Year
• 14/09: Iran - Death of Prophet Muhammed / Martyrdom of Imam Hassan
• 14/09: Nicaragua - Battle of San Jacinto
• 15/09: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea - Independence Day
• 18/09: Chile - independence Day
• 18/09: Japan - Respect for the Aged Day
• 18/09: Nepal - Haritalika Teej
• 19/09: Chile - Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army 
• 20/09: Nepal - Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army 
• 21/09: Armenia, Ghana - Independence Day
• 22/09: Mali - Independence Day
• 25/09: Philippines - Day of Atonement
• 27/09: Egypt - Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy 
• 29/09: United Arab Emirates, India, Kuwait, Oman - Mawlid 
• 29/09: China, Taiwan - Mid-Autumn Festival 

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Denmark
• Greece (heavy rainstorms, flooding and landslides)
• Italia (The Mont Blanc tunnel will be closed for 3 months due to works as from 01/09)
• Latvia
• Norway (Extreme weather conditions)
• Spain
• Ukraine

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• BN (Brunei Darusalam) 
• Canada
• Colombia 
• China (Typhoon Talim)
• Hong Kong (Typhoon Talim)
• Mexico
• Morocco (earthquake) 
• Panama
• Taiwan
• US (long wait times and congestion in LAX due to effects of Hurricane Hillary)
• Vietnam 
• New Zealand 

 

08/03/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 07/08: Ireland - August Bank Holiday
• 15/08: international - Assumption Day

  The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 07/08: Canada - Civic Holiday
• 09/08: Singapore - National Day
• 11/08: Japan - Mountain Day
• 30/08: Kazakhstan - Constitution Day

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Italy
• Portugal
• Ukraine

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Canada 
• Colombia
• Israel
• Japan
• Mexico
• Panama
• Taiwan
• United States
• Vietnam 
• New Zealand 

 
05/24/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 
 

• 29/05: United Kingdom - Spring Bank Holiday
• 29/05: International - Whit Monday
• 01/06: Romania - International Children's day
• 02/06: Italy - Republic Day
• 05/06: Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Ukraine - Orthodox Pentecost 
• 05/06: Denmark - Danish Constitution Day
• 05/06: Ireland - June Bank Holiday
• 06/06: Sweden - Swedish National Day
• 07/06: Malta - Sette Giugno
• 08/06: Austria, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Poland, Portugal - Corpus Christi 
• 22/06: Croatia - Anti-Fascist Struggle Day
• 23/06: Estonia - Victory Day
• 23/06: Luxembourg - National Day
• 28/06: Ukraine - Constitution Day
• 29/06: Malta, Holy See (the) - Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day

  The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 
 

• 26/05: Israel - Pentecost
• 29/05: United States of America - Memorial Day
• 29/05: International - Whit Monday
• 02/06: Singapore - Vesak Day
• 05/06: Thailand - Queen's Birthday - Visakha Bucha Day
• 22/06: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan - Dragon Boat Festival
• 29/06: Singapore - Hari Raya Haji
• 30/06: International - Eid Al Adha

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Czech Republic 
• Germany
• Italy
• Portugal
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Canada 
• Colombia
• Israel
• Japan
• Mexico
• Panama
• Taiwan
• United States
• Vietnam 
• New Zealand 

 

05/04/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES

BELGIUM

Ascension Day 18/05 : No distribution of mail and parcels
 

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 
 

• 03/05: Poland - Constitution Day
• 04/05: Latvia - Declaration of Independence Day 
• 05/05: Netherlands - Liberation Day
• 08/05: Bulgaria -  St. George's Day
• 09/05: Luxembourg - Europe Day 
• 17/05: Norway - Constitution Day
• 18/05: International Ascension Day
• 29/05: UK - Spring Bank Holiday
• 29/05: International - Whit Monday

  The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 
 

• 03/05: Japan - Constitution Memorial Day
• 04/05: Japan - Greenery Day
• 04/05 - 05/05: Thailand: Coronation Day
• 05/05: Japan - Children's Day 
• 18/05: International Ascension Day
• 26/05: Israel - Pentecost
• 29/05: USA - Memorial Day
• 29/05: International - Whit Monday

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Czech Republic 
• Portugal
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Canada 
• Israel
• Japan
• Mexico
• Panama
• Taiwan
• United States
• Vietnam 
• New Zealand 

 

04/12/2023 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES​

FRANCE

National strike 6th of April 2023: Labor unions have announced a national strike actions & manifestations, which may impact your deliveries of mail and parcels. 
 

BELGIUM

Easter Monday 10th of April 2023: No distribution of mail and parcels
 

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 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: 

• 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

 

DELAYS

For Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries: 

• Bulgaria
• Finland
• France
• 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

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.
 

TURKEY

Delays in mail and parcel deliveries to be expected in the aftermath of February earthquakes.
 

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 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

 

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

• 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.

• 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.

• FRANCE

General and national strike across different sectors might result in delays of the delivery of mail and parcels.

• TURKEY

Delays in the delivery of mail and parcels are expected in the affected areas following the earthquakes in early February.

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 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

 

• 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

• 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.

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 11/02: Japan - National Foundation Day
• 20/02: USA President's Day
• 23/02: Japan Emperor's Birthday
• 28/02: Taiwan Peace Memorial Day

• 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

• UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL MAIL CYBER INCIDENT 

Following a cyber incident a delay of a few days can be expected for mail and parcel distribution.
 

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 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

• 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

• USA DELAYS 

Please be informed of a force majeure impacting the United States as of 20 December 2022 due to Winter Storm Elliott.

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 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

• 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

• 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.
 

• 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.
 

• 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. 
 

• 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.
 

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 

• 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
   

• DELAYS

We are experiencing delays for the following countries :

• 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

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.

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

• FRANCE

Long waiting times at gas stations might impact collections and deliveries in a number of French departments (North East, Paris and South East).
 

• 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

- Thursday 20 October
- 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
 

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments: 
- 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  

• DELAYS

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Croatia
• Malta
• United Kingdom
• Norway
• Denmark
• Australia
• China
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Madagascar
• Mauritius
• Panama

09/30/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES

• 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.
 

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 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

 

• DELAYS

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Australia
• China
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Madagascar
• Mauritius
• Panama

09/19/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES

• UNITED KINGDOM

Due to preparations for the Queen's state funeral on 19/09, you may experience delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments in the London area, this week and next week until 20/09.

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.
 

• BELGIUM

On 21/09 a national manifestation is planned, organized by the three unions. This manifestation might have an impact on the available resources in our Brussels warehouse (EMC). It may lead to delays in the processing of your shipments during this 24-hour period.
 

• PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:

• 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

 

• DELAYS

For non-Europe, we are experiencing delays for the following countries:

• Australia
• China
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Madagascar
• Mauritius

 

• RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

• 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.


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

• JAPAN

Due to a lack of air capacity from our hub in Belgium, additional delivery delays are expected. Some parcels from the end of July may have suffered from additional delays due to this situation but are still on their way. Since the 15/08, the situation is improving little by little.
EDIT: additional delays of 1-2 weeks are expected until 01/09/2022. Delays should improve by early September. We apologize for the inconvenience.
 

• UNITED KINGDOM

The designated operator of the United Kingdom, Royal Mail, informed us that postal workers have called four 24-hour strikes commencing at 00.01 UK time on 26 and 31 August and 8 and 9 September 2022. Thus, the delivery of parcels may be disrupted on these days. More information on https://www.royalmail.com/latest-news.
 

• CHINA

We would like to inform you that our transit times to China are improving as our partners managed to increase air capacity in the past weeks. The situation at China Post, our last mile partner, is also improving, but processing time remains longer than usual.
Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our utmost to limit the impact for your shipments.
 

• DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA

We experience delays due to reduced air capacity, the ban on overflying Ukrainian and Russian airspace, and precautionary measures, forcing us to look for more complex alternative routes.  As a result, your shipments may experience delays to certain Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam or Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
 

• RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

• 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.


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

• ITALY

 We inform you that a general strike of the transport sector in Italy has been announced by all relevant independent trade unions (Cobas) starting today in the afternoon (02/08/2022) and for tomorrow.

This situation will impact deliveries of Parcels all over the country.Thus, possible delays in delivery can be expected.
 

• CHINA

We would like to inform you that our transit times to China are improving as our partners managed to increase air capacity in the past weeks. The situation at China Post, our last mile partner, is also improving, but processing time remains longer than usual.
Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our utmost to limit the impact for your shipments.
 

• DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA

We experience delays due to reduced air capacity, the ban on overflying Ukrainian and Russian airspace, and precautionary measures, forcing us to look for more complex alternative routes.  As a result, your shipments may experience delays to certain Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam or Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
 

• RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

• 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.


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

• UPCOMING EUROPEAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS JULY/AUGUST 2022

The following public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments.

• 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

 

• UPCOMING EUROPEAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS JULY/AUGUST 2022

We are experiencing delays for the following countries: Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Norway.

 

• CHINA

We would like to inform you that our transit times to China are improving as our partners managed to increase air capacity in the past weeks. The situation at China Post, our last mile partner, is also improving, but processing time remains longer than usual.
Rest assured that we are following the situation closely and will do our utmost to limit the impact for your shipments.
 

• DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA

We experience delays due to reduced air capacity, the ban on overflying Ukrainian and Russian airspace, and precautionary measures, forcing us to look for more complex alternative routes.  As a result, your shipments may experience delays to certain Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam or Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
 

• RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

• 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.


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

DIFFICULTIES IN THE USA

Due to a backlog in Customs Clearance in the Chicago Office of Exchange, delays up to 7 days are possible in the processing of your shipments. This only affects parcels that transit via Chicago.

CHINA

Several strict containment measures are currently in force in several cities or regions in China, notably Shanghai & Hong Kong. New measures to prevent the risk of contamination are also in application, mainly a 48-hour quarantine and disinfection of all packages (and contents). 

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.
 

DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA

We experience delays due to reduced air capacity, the ban on overflying Ukrainian and Russian airspace, and precautionary measures, forcing us to look for more complex alternative routes.  As a result, your shipments may experience delays to certain Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam or Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
 

RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

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.


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

CHINA

Several strict containment measures are currently in force in several cities or regions in China, notably Shanghai & Hong Kong. New measures to prevent the risk of contamination are also in application, mainly a 48-hour quarantine and disinfection of all packages (and contents). 

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.
 

DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA

We experience delays due to reduced air capacity, the ban on overflying Ukrainian and Russian airspace, and precautionary measures, forcing us to look for more complex alternative routes.  As a result, your shipments may experience delays to certain Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam or Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
 

RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

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.

03/25/2022 - DISRUPTIONS ON YOUR INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES

DIFFICULTIES IN ASIA

We are experiencing delays due to reduced air capacity, forcing us to look for more complex alternative routes.  As a result, your shipments may experience delays to certain Asian countries, such as China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam. 
 

ITALY & SPAIN

In Italy and Spain, strikes are currently underway due to the increase in fuel prices. This situation and these blockades can temporarily prevent our transport partners from delivering your shipments. Therefore, delays are to be expected in these countries.
 

RUSSIA & BELARUS

Our delivery services remain suspended to these destinations until further notice. If you have already shipped your parcels and they are with our partners, we will not be able to return them immediately. We will have to wait until the situation is unblocked.
 

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.
 

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.

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.

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

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.
 

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

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.
 

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

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

Snow episodes - Spain & France

The current snowy weather in Europe may impact the collection or delivery times of your parcels in Spain and France.

Brexit - United Kingdom (Not for UK Shippers)

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.