Christmas Opening Hours 2025
Last delivery/lorry arrival at 16:00, Monday-Friday. NB: *Last delivery/lorry arrival at 13:30 on 24th and 31st December.
Normal business hours will resume from Friday 2nd January 2026.
Madagascar 22.10.2025
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Further to EmIS 231/2025, the designated operator of Madagascar, Paositra Malagasy, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the demonstrations ended on 17 October 2025, and the situation in Madagascar has returned to normal. |
Venezuela 21.10.2025
Heavy rainfall causes flooding: Media sources report on October 21 that heavy rainfall caused flooding across several states in Venezuela. The affected areas include the states of Sucre, Monagas, Anzoategui, Bolivar, Carabobo, Falcon and Caracas. Flooding caused the collapse of the La Fuente bridge in Sucre and the La Aricagua I between Cumanacoa and Aricagua. Damages to homes and businesses have been reported across the affected states. Business and logistics disruptions are to be expected.
South Africa 21.10.2025
Flight delays occur at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: Media sources report on October 21 that flight delays occurred at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB) in South Africa due to the suspension of instrumentation flight procedures. About 200 flights have been impacted across multiple airports in South Africa including Richards Bay, Mthatha, and King Shaka airports. The expected duration of the disruption is unclear at the time of writing.
Philippines 21.10.2025
Further to EmIS 238/2025, the designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to provide Union member countries and their designated operators with an update concerning the seismic events that occurred in Cebu and Davao and the surrounding provinces. On 30 September 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake was recorded, followed by a total of 722 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 4.8. Preliminary assessments indicate damage to infrastructure and buildings in Cebu Province. Fatalities and injuries have been reported. On 10 October 2025, a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 rocked Davao Oriental and surrounding provinces. A total of 299 aftershocks were recorded that day, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 5.8. The resulting infrastructure damage is leading to disruptions in postal services in the affected areas. PHLPost is monitoring the situation closely to ensure that operations in the affected areas can be restored smoothly and efficiently.
Iceland 19.10.2025
Air traffic controllers to strike at Keflavík International Airport: Media sources reported on October 14 that air traffic controllers at Keflavík International Airport (IATA: KEF) in Iceland have announced a five-hour strike that will begin at 22:00 local time on October 19 and continue till 03:00 local time on October 20. Around five departures and ten arrivals are expected to be impacted during the strike.
Switzerland 16.10.2025
The designated operator of Switzerland, Swiss Post, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that, with effect from 26 October 2025, the Zurich office of exchange (international mail processing centre, IMPC code CHZRHU) will be closed, and all parcel operations will be transferred to the office of exchange in Pratteln (IMPC code CHATTC). EMS dispatches currently addressed to CHZRHU should likewise be addressed to CHATTC from that date. However, EMS dispatches currently addressed to 1211 Genève 5 Exchange (IMPC code CHGVAA) are unaffected. This information will also be published by means of an International Bureau circular.
Belgium 14.10.2025
Nationwide strike impacts postal services: Intelligence received by Everstream Analytics indicated that local trade unions have called a 24-hour nationwide strike from 00:01 local time on October 14 across Belgium. As a result, disruptions to bpost’s domestic as well as international logistics network, the letter and parcel-post deliveries are to be expected. In addition, all inbound and outbound flights at Brussels Airport (IATA: BRU) have been cancelled.
Canada 14.10.2025
The Confederation of Greek Workers and the Association of Civil Servants have announced a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
This action will affect the collection and delivery of both international and domestic mail.
Spain 13.10.2025
Truck drivers plan to strike in Pamplona: Media sources on October 9 reported that truck drivers plan to stage a strike in Pamplona, Spain, at 08:00 local time on October 13. The protest will take place along Avenida de Zaragoza in Cordovilla, one of the main access roads to Pamplona. The protest is planned against the government’s inaction on toll and infrastructure issues. Logistics disruptions are anticipated.