Further to EmIS 121/2025, the designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform UPU member countries and their designated operators that postal operations have returned to normal following the re-opening of the post offices in the affected areas.
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The designated operator of Sri Lanka, the Department of Posts, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators of trade union action that commenced at 16.00 (local time) on 17 August 2025. As most of its postal employees are members of the unions involved, the Department of Posts will be unable to maintain its regular delivery standards or ensure normal clearance of mail consignments at air and maritime facilities for the duration of the strike. Disruption to services should therefore be expected until further notice. |
Several fires are currently active in the following regions and postcode areas of Spain: Cáceres (10XXX), Cádiz (11XXX), Huelva (21XXX), León (24XXX), Ourense (32XXX), Asturias (33XXX), Palencia (34XXX) and Zamora (49XXX). Owing to these fires and resulting roadblocks, disruptions and delays may be experienced in the delivery and collection of mail products in some municipalities of the above postcode areas, especially in small or remote municipalities. Mail products in affected areas will be stored until the situation is back to normal and delivery services can be resumed. This process may also be implemented in other areas potentially affected by fires in the coming days. Correos thanks all countries and their designated operators for their understanding.
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The designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), respectfully informs Union member countries and their designated operators that it is temporarily suspending the dispatch of all outbound international surface mail from the Philippines, with immediate effect, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. This decision is driven by the continuous rise in operational and conveyance costs, which is significantly hindering the sustainability of PHLPost’s surface mail services. In view of these circumstances, PHLPost is actively reviewing possible options to identify viable and cost-effective solutions. It is committed to resuming outbound surface mail operations as soon as feasible, and will keep Union member countries informed of developments in this regard. |
Philippine Postal Corporation suspends international surface mail service: Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics on August 18 reported that the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) suspended all outbound international surface mail services from the Philippines. The measure is due to increasing operational and conveyance costs and will remain in effect until further notice.
Technical issues disrupt customs operations at Oslo Gardermoen Airport: Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics on August 18 indicated that a system malfunction caused disruptions to customs operations at the Oslo Gardermoen Airport in Norway on the same day. According to sources, shipments moving through the airport on August 18 were expected to be impacted but operations will likely return to normal by August 19.