Carrier Service Updates

Update: Due to the situation in the Middle East, transport and delivery to the following countries have been temporarily suspended until further notice.

·        Eritrea

·        Iran

·        Seychelles

We appreciate your understanding.

Update: The designated operator of Belgium, bpost, informs that a union strike is scheduled to start on Tuesday 6/23 in Wallonia and Brussels in relation to the social and employment policy of the Walloon government. These actions may impact operations in Wallonia and Brussel, delays are expected in the collection and delivery of shipments. Usual delivery times cannot be fully guaranteed however, we are doing everything possible to minimize the impact on our services

Update: Mail and parcels destined for Switzerland may experience delays due to the G7 Summit, which will take place from 15 to 17 June. Operational impacts are expected to start from 10 June. The affected areas are Geneva and Lausanne.

Update: We inform you that our GlobalPost Miami satellite facility will be closing its operations in the next few weeks.

If your orders are currently sent to the GlobalPost Miami facility for processing, all shipments must be rerouted to our major processing hub in New Jersey starting June 19th. Please update your routing records to our delivery address for these shipments.

• Action Required: Please help ensure your shipping templates and systems are updated to the New Jersey hub by the June 19th cutoff.

Drop-Off Process: Please note that our standard drop-off delivery process for the new New Jersey location will remain exactly the same as your current process in Miami.

If you have any questions or need immediate assistance updating your shipping templates, please reach out to our support team.

Update: Important information regarding shipments to Israel.

As of 6/4/2026, in accordance with new government regulations, all orders with a total value exceeding $75 USD are now subject to VAT (Value Added Tax) upon import.

Update: As officially announced, Pope Leo XIV will make various visits to Barcelona and Madrid from June 6 to 10.

https://www.vaticannews.va/es/papa/news/2026-05/papa-leon-xiv-viaje-apostolico-espana-programa-oici…

Package deliveries may experience delays:

•    Madrid: June 6–9 – We expect an impact across the entire 280*
•    Barcelona: June 9–10 – We expect high or moderate disruption in the following ZIP codes:
o 08013 – High
o    08025 – High
o    08010 – High
o    08007 – High
o    08002 – High
o    08003 – High
o    08009 – Medium
o    08008 – Medium
o    08018 – Medium
o    08005 – Medium
o    08011 – Medium

Update: Due to a national strike organised by the transport sector in Italy, delays are expected in the delivery of mail and parcels in Italy. 
Delay expected: 2-3 days

Update: Effective May 26, 2026, GlobalPost’s Southern California (LAX/Cypress, CA) processing hub has resumed operations. Any packages impacted over the previous weekend may see slight delays.

Update: Due to an emergency chemical leak and mandatory local authority evacuations in Cypress, CA, our LAX processing hub in the area has temporarily suspended operations today, Friday, May 22nd.

All local road access to the facility is currently shut down. As this disruption precedes the upcoming 3-day US based holiday weekend, please note the following:

• Shipment Processing: No shipments within this hub will be processed today and possibly into the weekend
• Expected Delays: Shipping merchants and recipients should anticipate slight delays in processing, final delivery times, and tracking status updates.

We are actively monitoring local safety guidance to resume normal operations as soon as it is safe to return.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Read More (link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-21/residents-evacuated-toxic-leak-garden-grove-aerospace-company)

Update: Belgium’s three main unions have called a 24-hour strike on Tuesday 12^th May in protest at the government’s planned pension reforms.

This demonstration is expected to affect various sectors and industries across the country, including letter-post and parcel-post deliveries.

Update: Spain Correos wishes to inform that commencing March 30th, 2026, an indefinite strike has been announced by the ground handling agent unions, affecting the airports of Madrid and Barcelona (among others) for several hours each day. This strike may cause delays in the processing of items.

Correos is actively working to minimize the impact of this issue.

Update: The Postal operator have advised there may be some delays in postal customs clearance due to increased customs checks.

Update: Due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions in Southern Romania, deliveries in this region may experience delays.

Transit times may be longer than usual while safety measures and local restrictions are in place.

Update: Due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions in Northern Bulgaria, deliveries in this region may experience delays.

Transit times may be longer than usual while safety measures and local restrictions are in place.

Update: Due to adverse weather conditions, delivery delays are expected over the next 24 hours for shipments to the below listed Greek island destinations.

Geographical impact:
180xx, 185xx, 1802x (Saronic Gulf Islands)
280xx – 281xx, 290xx, 3108x, 4908x- 491xx (Ionian islands)
3700x (Sporades)
700xx-741xx (Crete)
840xx – 842xx (Cyclades)
851xx – 853xx (Dodecanese) 

Update: 24 to 48 hour delays to Ireland caused by severe weather.

Update: Due to heavy snowfall and icy roads, delays are expected throughout Slovakia.

Update: Due to severe weather conditions in Spain, delays are expected in the delivery of mail and parcels in Southern Spain.

Update: Due to severe weather conditions in Germany, delays are expected in the delivery of mail and parcels in North-Eastern Germany.

Update: Due to severe weather conditions in Portugal, delays are expected in the delivery of mail and parcels

Update: Mail and parcels destined for Malta may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions

Update: Mail and parcels destined for France and handled by Colissimo/LaPoste may show incomplete or delayed tracking updates due to a temporary IT disruption at the carrier. While tracking information may be limited, deliveries continue as normal and are not affected.

Update: While the situation is improving, service remains impacted in a select number of areas and delays should be expected for parcels due for delivery in the following locations: Aberdeen, Abergele, Cornwall, Deeside, Durham, Gloucester, Lincoln, Sheffield, Stoke and York.

Weather warnings for ice remain in place specifically across Western and Northern Scotland. We are monitoring road conditions in these areas closely to ensure the safety of drivers.

Update: Following a weekend of sub zero temperatures with ice and snowfall, several areas nationally have been subject to a 24-hour delay to deliveries due to the adverse weather conditions.

The affected areas are:Ammanford, Anglesey, Benton, Blackheath, Blythe, Bridlington, Burntwood, Caernarfon, Cardigan, Carew, Carmarthen, Crewe, Durham, Erdington, Great Yarmouth, Halesowen, Haverfordwest, Hirwaun, Huddersfield, Keighley, Kings Lynn, Kingswinford, Lampeter, Llanelli, Lowestoft, Macclesfield, Newburn, Northampton, Ringway, Runcorn, Scarborough, Stafford, Stanley, Stoke, Sunderland, Tamworth, Teeside, Tyneside, Wakefield, Winsford, Winwick, Wrexham

The Met Office has also extended the warnings:

Areas affected: East Midlands | East of England | North East England | SW Scotland, Lothian Borders | Yorkshire & Humber | South West England | Wales
Starts: 00:00 GMT Mon 5 January
Ends: 11:00 (GMT) Tue 6 January

Areas affected: Central, Tayside & Fife | Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | Orkney & Shetland | Strathclyde
Starts: 00:00 (GMT) Sat 3 January
Ends: 23:59 (GMT) Tue 6 January

Snow and ice related disruption is expected to continue across these areas until Tuesday evening, with any localized backlogs being cleared from Wednesday.

Update: Greece, Hellenic Post, wishes to inform that all blockades have been lifted and postal operations have therefore resumed as normal. Hellenic Post thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Greece remains effectively divided due to ongoing farmers’ protests. The Athens-Thessaloniki national highway has been blocked by protesting farmers using tractors.
Police have implemented traffic diversions across several routes to mitigate the impact of these blockades.  As a result, transport and delivery schedules across the country may experience delays of 24 to 72 hours.

Due to the severe rainfall in Attica, Peloponnese, Central Greece, and Evia, as well as the disruptions caused to the road network and the resulting flooding, there will be delays of up to 48 hours in deliveries and pickups in the areas affected by these conditions.  Expected delay: 3-5 days.

Update: Angola, Empresa Nacional de Correios e Telégrafos de Angola (ENCTA), wishes to inform that all postal services are expected to return to normal from Wednesday, 28 January 2026.   ENCTA thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Angola, Empresa Nacional de Correios e Telégrafos de Angola (ENCTA), wishes to inform that postal operations in Angola will be temporarily affected by a public administrative suspension decreed by the provincial government of Luanda for 24 and 25 November 2025 in connection with the seventh African Union–European Union Summit. Enhanced security measures and severe road access restrictions will be in place throughout the province of Luanda during this period, which will have a direct impact on logistics, mobility and postal operations. Designated operators are requested to note that: * all outbound international postal dispatches will be suspended on 24 and 25 November, and are scheduled to resume on 26 November 2025; * ENCTA will continue to receive inbound international mail. However, delays in processing, customs clearance and delivery may occur owing to restricted operational access and workforce limitations. The suspension applies to: * ordinary and registered international letter-post; * postal parcels; * EMS and priority items; * inter-operator international dispatches routed through logistics hubs in Luanda. During the suspension, only essential services operating on regulated shift basis may remain active, where feasible and depending on local authority protocols. ENCTA will continue to liaise closely with the UPU and designated operators to ensure operational transparency and provide timely updates until full service is resumed. ENCTA thanks all for their understanding and cooperation.

Update: Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform that normal services have now resumed in Ayutthaya (13XXX) and Songkhla (90XXX) provinces. Thailand Post thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Due to a conflict at the border of Thailand, the post offices in the following postal code areas are temporarily closed: 31180, 32210, 32140, 33110, 33140, 33150, 34260, and 34280. Delivery in the rest of Thailand remains unaffected

Update: Winter Storm Fern impacting U.S domestic flights across the nation. Severe weather affecting from the Southern Plains through the Northeast, across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and extending into the Mid-Atlantic.

Operations and carriers are tracking conditions and will adjust routing where necessary to maintain service.

Update: Please be advised that adverse weather conditions are causing disruptions into Europe.

Snow and ice have impacted large parts of France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. 

In addition, the French government enforced a driving ban for vehicles over 3.5 tons from 2:00 PM on January 5th until 10:00 AM on January 6th.  As a result, delays are expected this week.

Please be assured that everything possible is being done to minimize the impact. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Update: Severe and changing weather conditions across parts of Canada are currently impacting transportation networks. As a result, delivery delays may occur for shipments moving into or within affected regions, including final-mile delivery.

• Some parcels may experience extended transit times, particularly in impacted areas.
• Tracking scans and delivery updates may be delayed or intermittent while conditions persist
• Carriers may adjust operations to prioritize employee safety and maintain service continuity.

Impacted locations by zip codes:

• Bathurst NB E2A
• Campbellton NB E3N
• Edmundston NB E3V
• Miramichi NB E1A, B, C
• Kitchener ON N0B, N2A,B, C, E,H,M,P, R
• Listowel ON N4W
• Niagara Region L0S, L2E,G,H,J,L
• Stratford ON + Region ON N2Z, N5A
• Waterdown ON L0R,L8B, L9H
• Lloydminster SK S9V , T9V

During peak season, higher volumes may cause extended transit times. Please allow extra time for delivery. For the latest status, always use the GlobalPost Tracking Page. Our support team uses this same information to assist you. We are dedicated to helping you get timely updates and on-time shipping!

Update: A powerful winter weather system has been continuing to move across Ontario, bringing significant snowfall and creating hazardous road conditions throughout the region. As a result, ground transportation networks across Canada are experiencing delays, and some deliveries may take longer than expected.

In addition, British Columbia is continuing to face challenging weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and road closures in parts of the Fraser Valley. These conditions are impacting route accessibility and may further affect delivery timelines.

What This Means for Deliveries

● Slower-than-usual ground transportation due to weather-related congestion

● Ongoing delays as crews work to clear major routes

● Temporary network-wide impacts until roads are fully reopened

● Final Mile Partner carriers remain active, operating whenever it is safe to do so

Our operations teams are actively monitoring conditions and working closely with our carriers to maintain service continuity while prioritizing driver safety.

Looking Ahead

Delays may continue over the next few days as cleanup efforts progress across affected regions.

Update: Due to the severe rainfall in Attica, Peloponnese, Central Greece, and Evia, as well as the disruptions caused to the road network and the resulting flooding, there will be delays of up to 48 hours in deliveries and pickups in the areas affected by these conditions.

Impacted areas zip codes

1xxxx, 2xxxx, 3xxxx

Expected delay 3-6 days

Update: A Status Orange wind warning and Status Yellow warning for rain and wind have been issued nationwide. Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds are expected within the next 24 hours, which may affect delivery and collection services.

Several ferry services are also experiencing delays between Dublin, Rosslare, Holyhead, Cherbourg and Dunkirk due to poor weather and berthing difficulties.

Ferry routes between Dublin, Rosslare, Holyhead, Cherbourg, and Dunkirk are also experiencing delays due to adverse weather.

Expected delay 3-6 days

Update: Due to a national strike in Italy on Friday 12 December, delays are expected in the delivery of mail and parcels in Italy.

Update: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Oriental Mindoro: Media sources reported that heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines on December 8. According to reports, rainfall has affected parts of Naujan, Victoria, Mansalay, and Roxas. As a result, people from Roxas and the surrounding areas have been evacuated. Authorities have also placed several areas in Oriental Mindoro under alert for flash floods as heavy rainfall is expected to continue. Business and logistical disruptions are expected until weather conditions improve.

Update: Due to bad weather conditions for Wales, parts of South West, North West England and West Scotland. The government has issued 6 flood warnings and 58 flood alerts. Heavy rainfall may cause significant flooding, impacting delivery services in these regions. Road closures and delays have already occurred, including closures on the M5 and M4 affecting Avonmouth depot coverage.

Expected delay 3-6 days

Update: Thailand Post has advised that normal services have now resumed in most areas following the recent floods, with the exception of Ayutthaya province (13XXX) and Songkhla province (90XXX), where some delays are still expected.

Update: Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform that torrential rain in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, in southern Thailand, has caused flooding in postcode areas 80XXX, 90XXX, 91XXX and 93XXX. Road blockages in these areas are leading to delays in delivery of postal items (letter post, parcel post and EMS) to addressees.   Thailand Post thanks all for their understanding.

Update: A cold wave is currently sweeping across France, affecting many regions with black ice and snowfall.  Delivery times may be extended locally depending on road conditions.

Update: Belgium, bpost, wishes to inform that industrial action will take place across Belgium, organized by the national trade unions in protest against various measures taken by the federal government. The main actions planned consist of the following, with some directly affecting bpost:   * National railway network will not operate for 72 hours, starting from Sunday, 23 November at 22.00 local time; * All other public transportation services will not run from Monday, 24 November to Wednesday, 26 November inclusive; * International airports will not operate normally from Monday, 24 November to Wednesday, 26 November inclusive; * Public services (including all schools and hospitals) will strike on Tuesday, 25 November and Wednesday, 26 November; * National demonstrations will be held on Wednesday, 26 November.   This industrial action is expected to affect various sectors and industries across the country, including letter-post and parcel-post deliveries, as well as bpost’s domestic and international logistics network. A large part of bpost’s workforce will be unable to reach work owing to a lack of public transport.  Nevertheless, certain delays in the handling and transport of international and domestic mail and parcels will be inevitable. bpost apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several parts of Albania: The affected regions include Shkodër County, Kukës County, Lezhë County, Durrës County, and Dibër County. Flooded roadways have been reported. Business and logistics disruptions should be expected in the coming days.

Update: Korea Post, wishes to inform Union that, as of 17 October 2025, there are no longer any delays to its postal operations resulting from the recent fire.   However, the issue with its international mail inquiry centre remains, as tracking information for all inbound and outbound international mail between 23 June and 26 September 2025 has still not been recovered. Since it still cannot check the status of items sent or received during that period, Korea Post is unable to process CN 17 requests until further notice.   Korea Post thanks all for their understanding.

Update: The designated operator of the Rep. of Korea, Korea Post, wishes to inform that a fire on 26 September 2025 at a major national server facility has disrupted the entire postal system. The damage from the fire is significant, and full recovery is not expected in the short term.
Therefore, Korea Post is facing limitations in meeting quality of service standards for all items (letter post, parcel post and EMS). Owing to the inability to verify the status of items, CN 17 requests may not be possible until further notice. All Korea Post service and call centres are affected.
Korea Post thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Madagascar, Paositra Malagasy, wishes to that the demonstrations ended on 17 October 2025, and the situation in Madagascar has returned to normal.   Paositra Malagasy thanks all for their understanding.

Update: The designated operator of Madagascar, Paositra Malagasy, wishes to inform that postal services have been disrupted in Madagascar as a result of the demonstrations that have been taking place in most of the country’s towns and cities since Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Delays are to be expected in the processing and delivery of inbound and outbound postal items (parcels and letter post), and in the capturing and transmission of event-related data.
All delivery and export areas are affected.
Paositra Malagasy thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Lisbon: Local media sources report, heavy rainfall caused flooding in Lisbon and Vale do Tejo, Portugal. Flooding also caused damages to the passport control area of Lisbon Airport; delays are expected.

Update: Typhoon Kalmaegi causes flooding: Media sources report on November 4 that the storm made landfall and swept across the Visayas region, parts of southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao, the Philippines, causing heavy rainfall and flooding. Logistical delays are to be expected in the affected areas. 

Update: We would like to inform you that, due to a severe weather alert affecting various regions in the Netherlands, delivery and collection operations can be affected in several provinces and postal code areas.

Affected period:

•             Thursday, 23 October (evening)

•             Friday, 24 October 2025

Expected delay:

•             1–2 days, depending on the region

Update: Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to inform that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the province of Davao Oriental on 10 October 2025, at a depth of 20 kilometres. As a result of this seismic event, damage to various facilities and infrastructure in the region has been reported. As PHLPost assesses the impact of this event, it anticipates that there may be delays in postal services. It acknowledges the potential inconvenience that this may cause and apologizes for any disruption that customers and partners may experience.   PHLPost thanks all for their understanding.

Update: Bpost has informed us that on Tuesday, October 14, the Belgian national trade unions will once again organize a demonstration in the public sector against certain measures of the federal government.We cannot rule out possible disruptions to our shipping network, which may result in delays in handling shipments.

Date: Tuesday 14^th of October / Expected delay: 1–2 days

Update: The designated operator of Greece, Hellenic Post, wishes to inform that the Confederation of Greek Workers and the Association of Civil Servants have announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The air traffic controllers have also announced their participation in the strike.
This action will affect the collection and delivery of both international and domestic mail.
Hellenic Post thanks all for their understanding.

Update: To enhance data quality with regard to item descriptions for Customs Declarations via CN22/23, the European Commission has published a list of Stop Words, which should not be used as item descriptions on CN22/23 forms.

To minimize any delay with Customs, we strongly advise you refrain from using any of the key words listed in the attached and be as descriptive as possible with details of your export as usage of any of the descriptions listed by the EU may prompt Customs Authorities to withhold your item, pending further investigation by an agent.

Please note that the provided list is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time. The list can also be accessed via the following links: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/ea68a0c7-a2d3-4bc1-9bed-ebc149c920f0_en?filename=guidance_acceptable_goods_description_en.pdf

Update: The designated operator of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to inform that it has observed a growing number of postal items being rejected by partner airlines owing to tagging as containing dangerous goods in accordance with the definition provided in article 19.3.1 of the Convention. To address this recurring issue and ensure full compliance with applicable national and international rules and regulations – including article 19-008 of the Convention Regulations – and to maintain secure, compliant, and minimally disrupted postal operations, PHLPost is implementing the following measures with immediate effect:

1. Opening of tagged postal items Each postal item identified or tagged as potentially containing dangerous goods will be opened and inspected by authorized PHLPost personnel.

2. Presentation to airlines After inspection, the opened and repacked item will be presented directly to the airline concerned for its assessment and possible acceptance for air conveyance.

3. Alternative conveyance via surface Should the airline decline to accept the item for air transport owing to safety or policy considerations, the item will be dispatched by surface as the default alternative.

4. Prohibited items In accordance with article 19.1.3 of the UPU Convention, details of goods subject to prohibitions and restrictions in the Philippines can be found in the UPU Prohibitions Compendium (prohibitions.ptc.post) and in the country-specific list of prohibitions (www.upu.int/en/ Postal-Solutions/Programmes-Services/Postal-Supply-Chain/Customs). If such items are received, they will be deemed wrongly admitted under Convention article 19.1.1 and will be treated in accordance with national legislation. This operational adjustment is being implemented to enhance compliance with international air transport safety standards while maintaining uninterrupted postal service. PHLPost remains committed to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure adherence to postal and transport regulations. PHLPost thanks all for their understanding.

Myanmar – Full Suspension

Update: Effective January 17, 2025, the Postal Service will suspend international mail acceptance to Myanmar and Tajikistan until further notice due to unavailable transportation.

This service disruption affects Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), and M-Bag® items.Unless otherwise noted, service suspensions to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail. For already deposited items, Postal Service International Service Center (ISC) employees will endorse the items as “Mail Service Suspended — Return to Sender” and then place them in the mail stream for return.

According to DMM 604.9.2.3, customers are entitled to a full refund of their postage costs when service to the country of destination is suspended.

Haiti – Full Suspension

Update: Effective November 15, 2024, the Postal Service will suspend international mail acceptance to Haiti until further notice due to unavailable transportation.Customers are asked to refrain from mailing items addressed to the following countries, until further notice: This service disruption affects Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®), and M-Bag® items.
Unless otherwise noted, service suspensions to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail.
For already deposited items, Postal Service International Service Center (ISC) employees will endorse the items as “Mail Service Suspended — Return to Sender” and then place them in the mail stream for return.
According to DMM 604.9.2.3, customers are entitled to a full refund of their postage costs when service to the country of destination is suspended.

Togo – Full Suspension

Ghana – Full Suspension

Title: Cuba – Full Suspension Until Further Notice

Update: Effective December 13, 2024, the Postal Service will suspend international mail acceptance to Cuba until further notice due to unavailable transportation.

Customers are asked to refrain from mailing items addressed to the following country, until further notice:
Cuba

This service disruption affects Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), and Airmail M-Bag® items.

Unless otherwise noted, service suspensions to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail.

For already deposited items, Postal Service International Service Center (ISC) employees will endorse the items as “Mail Service Suspended — Return to Sender” and then place them in the mail stream for return.

According to DMM 604.9.2.3, customers are entitled to a full refund of their postage costs when service to the country of destination is suspended.

The Postal Service is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to update customers until the situation returns to normal.

Update: Effective March 28, 2025, the Postal Service will suspend international mail acceptance to Libya until further notice due to unavailable transportation.

This service disruption affects Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS), and International Priority Airmail® (IPA) items. Unless otherwise noted, service suspensions to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail.

For already deposited items, Postal Service International Service Center (ISC) employees will endorse the items as “Mail Service Suspended — Return to Sender” and then place them in the mail stream for return.

The Postal Service is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to update customers until the situation returns to normal.