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Italy 15.04.25

by | Apr 7, 2025 | Italy, Service Alerts

Thanks to the support provided by International Post Corporation, messages/events have been received and Poste Italiane has started processing the unavoidable backlog of dispatches from non-EU countries, which built up between March 22 and April 11.

Considering that April 21 and April 25 are national holidays in Italy, additional weekend shifts are being scheduled to address the backlog as follows:

  • letter mail and packets, by beginning of next week (April 23)
  • Parcels/EMS, by the end of April

Italy 07.04.25

Poste Italiane informed that owing to technical issues, since 22 March 2025, it has not been receiving EDI messages and EMSEVT events transmitted to its mailboxes IT102, IT103, IT501, IT330, IT301 and IT001.

Thanks to support provided by International Post Corporation, missing messages and events have slowly been reaching its systems since Friday, 4 April; however, there are still blockages, for reasons that are yet to be determined.

Processing of items originating outside the European Union has been suspended since 4 April, to prevent the risk of Import One-Stop Shop information included in the ITMATT being lost. Processing will be restarted as soon as possible, but delays are to be expected.

 

USA 04.04.2025

by | Apr 4, 2025 | Service Alerts, USA

Due to severe weather and flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, there may be impact to the delivery of mail and packages.

Due to winter storms and severe weather in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana, there may be impact to the delivery of mail and packages.

Spain 04.04.2025

by | Apr 4, 2025 | Service Alerts, Spain

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in western parts of Andalusia: Local media sources reported on April 4 that heavy rains caused by Storm Nuria triggered flooding and related disruptions in several areas of western Andalusia, Spain.

Flooding affected parts of Seville, Coria del Río, Cádiz, and several towns in Huelva. Heavy rains impacted road and rail transport and thus, disruptions to businesses and logistics are expected to persist.

UKP Worldwide Featured in Boutique Magazine – Helping Fashion Retailers Expand into Europe

by | Apr 2, 2025 | News

We’re delighted to share that UKP Worldwide has been featured in the latest issue of Boutique magazine! Our expert insights on eCommerce exports, customs clearance, and returns solutions are helping fashion retailers successfully navigate the complexities of selling to European shoppers.

In the article, we explore the challenges UK retailers face when exporting to the EU—such as customs declarations, compliance, and returns management—and highlight how strategic planning and the right logistics partners can turn these obstacles into opportunities.

Key takeaways from the feature include:
✅ How bulk customs clearance can save time and costs.
✅ The importance of seamless returns management for customer satisfaction.
✅ Why proactive delivery tracking and communication reduce delays.
✅ The impact of potential EU regulatory changes on eCommerce.

As specialists in customs clearance and returns solutions, UKP Worldwide is committed to supporting retailers in expanding their global reach. With the right strategies, businesses can enhance customer experiences, grow their brand internationally, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations.

Read full article below or visit Boutique magazine to learn more about how we can help your business thrive in cross-border eCommerce.

USA 02.04.2025

by | Apr 2, 2025 | Service Alerts, USA

Weather conditions disrupt flights in Chicago: Media sources reported on April 2 that 400 flights were delayed due to inclement weather conditions at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, United States. It remains unclear how long the disruptions will last, but further flight disruptions are possible.

State of disaster declared in all counties in Kentucky amid heavy flooding: Media sources reported that the United States government declared a state of disaster in all counties in Kentucky due to flooding.

The flooding began on April 4 and was expected to continue until at least April 6. The heaviest flooding has been located along the Ohio River as well as in southeastern parts of the state, but all regions were expected to ultimately be affected. At least one person died due to flooding as of the time of writing. Lingering disruptions are likely.

Italy 01.04.2025

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Italy, Service Alerts

 

The designated operator of Italy, Poste Italiane, wishes to inform that staff at the Malpensa Lonate Pozzolo (ITMXPA) office of exchange (OE) have been operating on a strictly work-to-rule basis since 27 March 2025.

 Although industrial relations have been ongoing, as of 1 April, an unauthorized strike has been called by some unions, involving ITMXPA OE personnel. Currently, the OE is closed by pickets, and the strike is set to last until 2 April at 6.00 local time. 

 Significant delays in processing inbound and outbound parcels and EMS are to be expected because of the strike and because of the backlog that has been building up since 27 March.

Thailand 31.03.2025

by | Mar 31, 2025 | Service Alerts, Thailand

The designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform that the 8.2-magnitude earthquake of 28 March 2025, centred in Myanmar, has affected various areas of Bangkok.

 The Governor of Bangkok has declared the capital a level 2 disaster zone, effective from 28 March 2025, as the earthquake has caused damage to many high-rise buildings and roads, resulting in road blockages. 

 

Korea 28.03.2025

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Korea, Service Alerts

The designated operator of the Rep. of Korea, Korea Post, wishes to inform that the delivery delays caused by wildfires were resolved as of 9.00 (local time) on 28 March 2025.

Slovakia 28.03.2025

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Service Alerts, Slovakia

The designated operator of Slovakia, Slovenská pošta, wishes to inform that owing to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock in south-west Slovakia, special emergency measures have been implemented in Slovakia with effect from 21 March 2025 and until further notice. Furthermore, an emergency situation has been declared in Slovakia with effect from 25 March 2025.

 For premises housing livestock with confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease, as well as all premises within the protection zone defined by the Regional Veterinary and Food Administration, the following regime applies until further notice with regard to mail delivery and postal services:

Postal items addressed to affected premises will be held at the appropriate post office. This applies to all incoming mail, including ordinary and registered mail. The items will be held at the post office for the duration of application of the above measures. 

 The post office/courier will inform the recipient by phone or e-mail that items are being held.

 The affected postcode areas are as follows:

Medveďov – 930 07
Ňárad – 930 06
Baka – 930 04

Malá Lúč – 930 03

 Furthermore, postal items arriving in Slovakia from neighbouring countries may also be subject to delays owing to control measures at border crossings.

Slovenská pošta is taking all necessary measures to minimize inconvenience for customers and restore normal operations in the affected areas as soon as possible.