Belgium, bpost, informs that, in light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order dated 30 July 2025, it will no longer accept open or closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will take effect on 20 August 2025, 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 bpost’s international mail processing centres will be returned to origin.

Workers strike at Brussels Airport: Media sources reported that workers at Brussels Airport, Belgium, were expected to take part in a nationwide strike on June 25 against ongoing concerns regarding working conditions and government policies. All outbound flights have been cancelled at the airport for the day. Disruptions to cargo transportation and related operations are to be expected.

The major Belgian unions have called a 24-hour interprofessional strike, commencing at 00.01 CEST (UTC+2) on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

This industrial action is expected to affect various sectors and industries across the country, including letter-post and parcel-post deliveries, as well as domestic and international logistics network. The strike will also involve ground handlers and other airport and airline personnel.

Therefore, disruption and delays are to be expected in the handling of inbound and outbound airmail dispatches at Brussels Airport.

The designated operator of Belgium, bpost, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the major Belgian unions have called a 24-hour interprofessional strike, commencing at 00.01 CEST (UTC+2) on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. 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. The strike will also involve ground handlers and other airport and airline personnel. Therefore, disruption and delays are to be expected in the handling of inbound and outbound airmail dispatches at Brussels Airport.