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Uruguay 06.09.2025

by | Sep 6, 2025 | Service Alerts, Uruguay

Correo Uruguayo informs that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of postal items containing goods destined for the United States of America. Any misrouted items containing goods destined for the United States that arrive in Uruguay will be returned to the country of origin.

 This measure came into effect on 1 September 2025 and will remain in force until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations.

Peru 04.09.2025

by | Sep 4, 2025 | Peru, Service Alerts

Further to EmIS 196/2025, the designated operator of Peru, Servicios Postales del Perú (SERPOST), wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the postal worker strike called on 1 September 2025 ended on 3 September. Accordingly, all postal services in Peru are once again operating normally.

France, Ghana & Peru 03.09.2025

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Service Alerts

The Office of Posts and Telecommunications (OPT-PF), Ghana Post, Servicios Postales del Peru S.A. (SERPOST), informs that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open and closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 26 August 2025 and until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations.

Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States and arrive at OPT-PF’s international mail processing centres will be returned to origin.

Maldives, Grenada, South Africa & Guyana 28.08.2025

by | Aug 28, 2025 | Service Alerts

Maldives Post, Grenada Postal Corporation,  South African Post Office (SAPO),  Guyana Post Office Corporation wishes to inform that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open and closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 28 August 2025 until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations.

Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States will be returned to origin.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mexico, Belize, Aruba, Curaçao & Sint Maarten 28.08.2025

by | Aug 28, 2025 | Service Alerts

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Postal Corporation (SVG Post), Servicio Postal Mexicano, Belize Postal Service, Post Aruba,  wishes to inform that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of postal items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 27 August 2025 and until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations.

 Accordingly, as of this date only postal items classified as documents will continue to be accepted and any misrouted items containing goods destined for the United States will be returned to origin.

US Removes De Minimis Threshold: All Parcels Now Require Full Customs Clearance

by | Aug 28, 2025 | News

The United States will remove its $800 de minimis threshold from Friday, 29 August, marking a major shift for cross-border eCommerce.

Previously, parcels valued under $800 could enter duty-free with simplified processing.

With the threshold now eliminated, every eCommerce parcel regardless of value must undergo full customs clearance and will be subject to duties and taxes.

This change increases the need for accurate data, compliant declarations, and efficient customs processes.

Businesses unprepared for these new requirements may face delays, higher costs, and operational disruption.

How UKP Worldwide Can Help

UKP Worldwide is fully prepared to support customers shipping into the USA. With daily US departures and our advanced SAVVY client portal, we provide complete control and visibility across your parcel flows.

Key features of SAVVY include:

Daily optimised transport into the USA

Automated carrier selection

Automated duty and tax calculation

Real-time tracking with up to 26 events

Automated label generation

Fast transit times with late collections and weekend options

Full system integration

Centralised customs, fulfilment, and returns data

SAVVY acts as your single, compliant source of truth for US shipments under the new rules.

Need Support?

If your business ships to the USA, our team can guide you through the changes and ensure your operations remain compliant and efficient.

Contact us today to review your US strategy.

Portugal 27.08.2025

by | Aug 27, 2025 | Portugal, Service Alerts

CTT Correios de Portugal, wishes to inform that Menzies, which provides ground handling services, has announced another series of strikes.

 The strikes may have a significant impact on airmail handling operations, particularly the dispatch and receipt of international items. The disruption may also affect shipments to and from the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores.

 The strikes will be held according to the following schedule, from 00.00 to 24.00 in each case:

  • September: 3–9, 12–15, 19–22 and 26–28
  • October: 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24–27 and 31–3 November
  • November: 7–10, 14–17, 21–24 and 28–1 December
  • December: 5–8, 12–15 and 19–2 January 2026

United Kingdom 26.08.2025

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Service Alerts, United Kingdom

The designated operator of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Royal Mail, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators of an IT issue affecting EMSEVT scanning data for a significant volume of inbound parcels and small packets sent to the United Kingdom. Following an internal system change on 11 August 2025, certain tracking events recorded in the Royal Mail track-and-trace systems and online tools are not reaching origin postal operators or the global electronic data interchange (EDI) network. Royal Mail’s IT suppliers are investigating the root cause of this issue.

New Caledonia 26.08.2025

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Service Alerts

The Office of Posts and Telecommunications (OPT-NC), France’s designated operator for New Caledonia, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open and closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 26 August 2025 and until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States and arrive at OPT-NC’s international mail processing centres will be returned to origin.

United Kingdom 25.08.2025

by | Aug 25, 2025 | Service Alerts, United Kingdom

Further to EmIS 146/2025, the designated operator of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Royal Mail, wishes to provide Union member countries and their designated operators with the following update: • For all tracked letters and registered packets whose journey began after 11 August 2025, EMSEVT scans have been transmitted correctly to postal operators and the global electronic data interchange (EDI) network; • For items whose journey began before 11 August, any EMSEVT scans generated from the afternoon of 20 August onwards are now being transmitted as normal. A fix was applied on the evening of 20 August and appears to be effective; • A gap remains regarding items that began their journey before 11 August and were processed or delivered in the United Kingdom between 11 and 20 August. For these items, EMSEVT scans were not transmitted as expected, although tracking information remains visible via the Royal Mail track-and-trace system. Royal Mail will continue to review the situation next week and explore options to recover and transmit as many of the missing scan events as possible. In addition, Royal Mail has identified a separate issue affecting EMS items and parcels delivered via Parcelforce after 11 August. In some cases, duplicate events are being returned (e.g. two EMDs and two EMFs with the same date and time stamp but different IMPC codes). This matter is being investigated by Royal Mail’s IT suppliers.