Tsunami-Warning disrupts postal operations across Japan: Media sources on July 30 report that Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. has suspended counter operations at 455 post offices nationwide, primarily in Pacific coastal areas from Hokkaido to Okinawa in Japan, following the tsunami warning triggered by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Mail deliveries are expected to be delayed due to flight and ship cancellations.
Shanghai Airports reduce operational capacity due to Typhoon: Media sources reported on July 30 that Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA: PVG) are reducing their operational capacity due to the impact of Typhoon Co-May, which made landfall along the coast of Zhujiajian Island in Zhoushan, China, at 04:30 local time on the same day. According to reports, nearly 30 percent of inbound and outbound flights were either delayed or cancelled on July 30. 640 flights have been affected across Shanghai’s Pudong and Hongqiao international airports. Lingering logistics delays may be anticipated.
The designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform UPU member countries and their designated operators that torrential rain in the northern part of Thailand has caused flooding and landslides in Nan (55XXX) and Chiangrai (57XXX) provinces. As a result, road networks have been blocked, causing delays in the transport and delivery of postal items, as well as difficulties for customers in accessing services at post offices located in the affected areas.
Further to EmIS 058/2025, the designated operator of Morocco, Poste Maroc, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that postal operations have resumed as normal.
Power outage disrupts Veracruz custom operations: Media sources on July 31 report that the port of Veracruz, Mexico (MX VER) has suspended all custom operations due to a persistent power outage since July 29. The power outage forced reliance on limited mobile inspection units before a complete halt at 03:14 local time on July 30. Emergency generators were shut down later that day to avoid equipment failure and port yards were closed at 14:30 local time to manage truck congestion. The outage has caused major delays in import and export operations with truck queues and delays of over 10 hours. Operational disruptions are expected to continue until the power is fully restored.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Neamț and Suceava: Media sources report that heavy rainfall caused flooding in Neamț and Suceava Counties, Romania, on July 28. Over 900 people were evacuated from areas including Farcașa, Poiana Teiului, and Borca. Sources also report that several zones were affected by rising floodwaters and the collapse of National Road 177A, along with other damaged routes. Three fatalities were confirmed in Suceava County. Disruptions are expected to continue until weather conditions improve.