Belgium 23.06.2025

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.

Panama 23.06.2025

Further to EmIS 078/2025, the designated operator of Panama, Correos Panamá, would like to inform the designated operators of other Union member countries that it is still experiencing delays in the distribution and delivery of postal items (letter post, parcel post and EMS), owing to ongoing protests and road closures. Post offices have been closed in the Bocas del Toro province following the state of emergency declared by the Government of Panama as a result of the unrest.

Belgium 23.06.2025

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.

Mexico 22.06.2025

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Mexico City : Media sources reported that heavy rainfall caused flooding in Mexico City, Mexico, on the afternoon of June 22. Several roads were inundated in Mexico City, causing significant traffic congestion. Authorities have issued an orange alert for Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, Cuajimalpa, and Miguel Hidalgo, while the yellow alert has been in force for Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Venustiano Carranza, and Xochimilco zones. Lingering disruptions to businesses and logistics are expected until the weather conditions improve.

South Korea 20.06.2025

The designated operator of the Rep. of Korea, Korea Post, wishes to inform the designated operators of Union member countries that work to improve its postal information system is scheduled to take place from 21 to 22 June 2025. As a result, the transmission of some EDI messages generated on or around 23 June may be delayed.

Netherlands 24.06.2025

NATO Summit taking place in The Hague on 24 and 25 June 2025, it is anticipated that there may be possible delays in parcel deliveries within affected regions of the Netherlands.

Impacted Areas
The summit will require extensive security measures, leading to road closures and traffic disruptions particularly in and around:

    • The Hague
    • Wassenaar
    • Katwijk
    • Noordwijk
    • Leiden
    • Rotterdam
    • Haarlemmermeer
    • Major motorways including A4, A5, A44, and N44

Road Closures & Traffic Delays

    • Partial and full road closures are expected between Sunday 22 June and Thursday 27 June.
    • Significant disruptions are likely on 23 and 25 June, when summit activities peak and certain roads will be fully blocked 1 2.

Delivery Impact
While our suppliers are doing their utmost to minimize delays, please expect:

    • Longer transit times for parcels routed through or delivered within the impacted regions.
    • Potential rescheduling of deliveries depending on local accessibility.