Italy 18.12.2025

A Nationwide strike has been called by major Italian unions (Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, and Uiltrasporti) in protest for the renewal of the National Collective Labour Agreement, which expired in March 2024. This 48-hour strike, from December 22 to December 24, is expected to cause significant disruptions across land, air, and sea transportation networks and logistics operations within Italy. Our partner in Italy has advised they will increase operational times to minimise any disruption and will advise of any delivery delays accordingly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Account Manager directly.

USA 29.11.2025

Over 1,200 flight cancellations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport: Media sources reported that winter storm conditions disrupted flight operations with 1,232 flights cancellations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD) and 246 flights cancellations at Chicago Midway International Airport (IATA: MDW) in Chicago, United States, on the afternoon of November 29. Disruptions were likely to continue as snowfall of up to 10 inches was forecast. Further disruptions are to be expected until weather conditions improve.

India 29.11.2025

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu: Media sources on November 30 reported that Cyclone Ditawh caused fatalities and extensive flooding across Tamil Nadu since the morning of November 29. Three people are reported dead, while 57,000 hectares have been affected across Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Mayiladuthurai. Disruptions to businesses and logistics are to be expected until the weather conditions improve.

Italy 28.11.2025

Air France and KLM ground staff to strike: Media sources report on November 13 that ground staff at Air France and KLM plan to strike at airports across Italy on November 28 as part of a nationwide general strike. The strike will take place between 09:00 and 17:00 local time. Disruptions to flight operations are expected at the affected airports.

Spain 28.11.2025

The designated operator of Spain, Sociedad Estatal Correos y Telégrafos S.A. S.M.E (Correos), wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that it currently lacks transportation capacity to Venezuela (Bolivarian Rep.), owing to the cancellation of flights to that destination. As a result, Correos is obliged to suspend the acceptance of transit shipments to Venezuela, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations, with effect from 28 November 2025. Correos will keep its customers informed through its network of post offices, its website and other communication channels, and will provide an update via EmIS as soon as new information becomes available.