Belgian unions have called a 24-hour interprofessional strike, commencing at 00:01 CEST on 13th January 2025.
This industrial action may affect mail and parcel deliveries both domestic and international.
Furthermore, the strike will likely also involve ground handlers and other airport and airline personnel. Therefore, distruption is to be expected with regards to the handling of inbound and outbound mail items at Brusssels Airport.
Heavy snow, freezing rain, icy conditions and severe weather events in the Central Plains through the Mid-Atlantic (New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Connecticut) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages.
Wildfires (Palisades, Eaton, Hurst) in Southern California (Malibu, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Pasadena, and San Fernando) are impacting the delivery of mail and packages.
Yellow weather warnings are currently in place across the UK. Snowy, wintry weather may caused localised access issues and cause delays across road networks.
Correos wish to advise that distribution and logistics operations in the area of Valencia affected by torrential rains have resumed normally in all postcodes.
Work to fully recover the area is still underway.
Correos would like to thank all operators for their understanding and collaboration during this natural disaster.
As you may recall, Holyhead Port has been closed following damage caused by Storm Darragh.
We are pleased to confirm that the port is scheduled to reopen at a reduced capacity on Friday 17th January 2025. The closure has caused ongoing disruptions and delays. We will continue to monitor the situation, but we hope to resume normal operations shortly after reopening.
We will keep you informed of any developments.
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honour the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.
The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday 9th January 2025.
There will be limited package delivery service on 9th January to ensure the organisation does not experience any impacts to its package delivery operations that may negatively affect customers or business partners.
All Postal Service facilities – including Headquarters in Washington, DC, and area and district administrative offices – are included in the National Day of Observance.
Local managers will advise employees on staffing levels to maintain operations and prepare for the resumption of regular activities Friday 10th January.