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Belgium 23.06.2025

by | Jun 23, 2025 | Belgium, Service Alerts

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

by | Jun 22, 2025 | Mexico, Service Alerts

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

by | Jun 20, 2025 | Korea, Service Alerts

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

by | Jun 20, 2025 | Netherlands, Service Alerts

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.

 

United Kingdom 19.06.2025

by | Jun 19, 2025 | Service Alerts, United Kingdom

Major Incident Declared on A55, Main access route to Port of Holyhead.

North Wales Police have declared a major incident on the A55 due to a fire on the westbound carriageway. Both directions of the A55 currently remain closed, with no confirmed time for reopening, as emergency services continue to work at the scene.

Although the fire has now been extinguished, crews are carrying out further inspections to ensure it has not spread to internal sections of the A55 tunnel and to fully assess the extent of the damage.

A diversion is in place via the A470 and A5. Please note that this alternative route is slower and passes through single carriageway roads in the Snowdonia National Park, which is likely to cause delays for traffic en route to the Port of Holyhead.

As the A55 is the primary access route to the Port, these delays may impact ferry crossings scheduled for this evening.

 

Peru 18.06.2025

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Peru, Service Alerts

Truck drivers announce nationwide indefinite strike: Media sources reported on June 16 that truck drivers will begin an indefinite nationwide strike across Peru on June 18. The strike is supported by Asotrani, the National Transport Alliance, and the Gamarra Businesswomen’s Association unions and was called due to rising extortion cases and the lack of government response to it. Widespread disruptions to cargo movement are to be expected.

Italy 18.06.2025

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Italy, Service Alerts

The designated operator of Italy, Poste Italiane, wishes to inform other Union member countries and their designated operators that certain Italian unions have confirmed a 24-hour strike, commencing at 00.01 CEST on 20 June 2025, involving all modes of transport (air, rail, road and sea). There is a risk of delays or cancellations for non-guaranteed flights and other means of transport. Despite mitigation measures being adopted by Poste Italiane at its facilities, the impact of the strike may continue over the following days, depending on the level of strike participation. Information on all scheduled strikes is available (in Italian) at https://scioperi.mit.gov.it/mit2/public/scioperi

Hong Kong 18.06.2025

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Hong Kong, Service Alerts

Hongkong Post suspends all services to Israel, Iran and Iraq: Government sources reported that as of June 18, Hongkong Post has suspended all postal services to Israel, Iran and Iraq until further notice. The measure was implemented and due to ongoing events in the region. Lingering disruptions to shipment pickup and delivery are to be expected until security issues persist.

Netherlands 17.06.2025

by | Jun 17, 2025 | Netherlands, Service Alerts

On June 24 and 25, 2025, The Netherlands will host the NATO Summit in The Hague. Around 9,000 people will be coming to the Summit, including 45 heads of state and government. To ensure that the summit proceeds in a safe manner, many security measures will be taken. These security measures will affect road traffic, public transport and air travel. Road transport in the Amsterdam – The Hague – Rotterdam area will be severely disrupted from Sunday June 22 until and including Thursday June 26. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is expected to be busier than usual during this week. So far, airlines are maintaining their capacity into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol during the NATO Summit week. PostNL is doing everything in our capacity to ensure smooth processing and delivery of your shipments during this week. As sorting, transportation and delivery of both domestic and international items will be challenging, we ask your understanding and support for any inconvenience this may cause.

Iraq 17.06.2025

by | Jun 17, 2025 | Service Alerts

The designated operator of Iraq, the Iraq Post and Savings Company, wishes to inform other Union member countries and their designated operators that, owing to the current security conditions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Transport has closed Iraqi airspace and suspended air traffic at all Iraqi airports with effect from Friday, 13 June 2025 and until further notice. As a result, all outbound and inbound international mail operations (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) have been suspended.