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.

Italy 28.11.2025

Nationwide strike impacts postal services: Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics indicated that the services of Poste Italiane are likely to be disrupted due to the nationwide 24-hour strike called by multiple Italian unions from 00:01 local time on November 28. The strike involves handling companies at airports, which could affect airport services nationwide. Poste Italiane will adopt mitigation measures, but disruptions to postal services can be expected during the strike.

Thailand 26.11.2025

Further to EmIS 257/2025, the designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to update Union member countries and their designated operators on the flooding in the southern part of Thailand. The heavy, continuous rain in the southern part of the country has now affected more areas, specifically in Trang (92XXX), Pattani (94XXX), Yala (95XXX) and Narathiwat (96XXX). Road blockages are causing delays in the delivery of postal items to addressees in these areas. All postal items that have already arrived in Thailand will be held securely by Thailand Post until the situation is back to normal. It will then proceed with delivery to the addressees.

Belgium 26.11.2025

Brussels Airport faces flight cancellations due to strike: Media sources report on November 19 that Brussels Airport (IATA: BRU) in Belgium has announced the cancellation of all departing flights on November 26. Cancellations are also possible on some arriving flights due to the participation of security and handling personnel in the national strike. Lingering disruptions to air traffic are likely.

Belgium 24.11.2025

Incident: Industrial action 

Belgium 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 domestic and international logistics network. A large part of the workforce will be unable to reach work owing to a lack of public transport and certain delays in the handling and transport of international and domestic mail and parcels will be inevitable.

Indonesia 20.11.2025

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several parts of Indonesia: Media sources on November 20 report that heavy rainfall caused flooding in the Padaherang and Kalipucang sub-districts of Pangandaran Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Floodwaters rose to over one meter following continuous rain and the overflow of the Citanduy River, submerging around 931 hectares of rice fields and causing significant financial losses to farmers. Lingering disruptions are likely.