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Jamaica 29.10.2025

by | Oct 29, 2025 | Jamaica, Service Alerts

The designated operator of Jamaica, Jamaica Post, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that it has suspended all international and domestic mail operations, including customer service response, in the light of the imminent passage of Hurricane Melissa. These measures have been implemented to protect staff and safeguard the postal network to the extent possible. Consequently, delays are to be expected in the processing and delivery of mail and all associated services. The situation will be monitored and updates will be provided, including escalation to a force majeure event.

Cuba 29.10.2025

by | Oct 29, 2025 | Service Alerts

Hurricane Melissa causes floods in Cuba: Media sources reported that Hurricane Melissa caused widespread flooding and disruptions in the Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, Holguín, Las Tunas, and Camagüey provinces of Cuba. Damages to roadways and buildings, as well as widespread power interruptions, have been reported. Local authorities have declared a state of alert for storms and floods due to Hurricane Melissa on October 29.Further disruptions are likely until weather conditions improve.

Turkey 27.10.2025

by | Oct 27, 2025 | Service Alerts, Turkey

The designated operator of Türkiye, Turkish PTT Corporation, wishes to inform the designated operators of other UPU member countries that, in accordance with UPU Convention article 20, new national customs regulations came into force on 20 October 2025 affecting certain imports. International postal items destined for Türkiye containing shoes, toys and leather goods (bags and suitcases made of real or artificial leather) now require full, detailed import customs declarations, regardless of content value and amount. In addition to payment of customs duty, addressees must arrange for a full, detailed import customs declaration to be submitted to the Turkish Customs Administration by a customs consultant in order to complete the customs clearance process. This may result in additional costs for addressees to receive their shipment.

India 23.10.2025

by | Oct 23, 2025 | India, Service Alerts

Truck drivers plan strike at Kolasib, Mizoram: Media sources reported on October 20 that truck drivers in the Kolasib area of Mizoram, India, are planning four days of strike action and protests in the Kolasib district beginning October 23. Drivers are demanding a solution to the deterioration of the 306 highway in the area. Disruptions are expected during the protest.

Georgia 23.10.2025

by | Oct 23, 2025 | Georgia, Service Alerts

The designated operator of Georgia, Georgian Post, wishes to inform the designated operators of other Union member countries that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open or closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure took effect on 1 September 2025 and will remain in place until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States and arrive at Georgian Post’s international mail processing centres will be returned to origin.