International Mail Service Updates Related to COVID-1. Consequently, the force majeure previously announced continues to apply, with an impact on quality of service for all types of mail, including inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. On July 5, 2022, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Postal services will continue to function with restrictions and items normally requiring the addressees signature upon delivery will continue to be handed over without signature. All previous measures remain in place. Latvijas Pasts will strive to find alternative means to convey its outbound mail by truck or cargo air transport. On November 27, 2020, the Postal Service received a notification from Post Luxembourg, the designated operator for Luxembourg, advising that the Luxembourg Government enacted new restrictions due to a second wave of COVID-19. Given the current restrictions, New Zealand Post can no longer guarantee service delivery standards for letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items, and is invoking force majeure until further notice. China UPDATE:China Post has advised that it is closing the case of force majeure and postal services are now back to normal. On May 3, 2022, the Postal Service received a notification fromCanada Post, the designated operator of Canada, advising that, as of May 1, 2022, the on-time delivery guarantee has been reinstated and the previously declared force majeure for all international letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items has ended. International Service Suspension Notice effective December 18, 2020. Delivery will be conducted via methods that limit direct contact. This temporary measure will be effective until further notice. On June 8, 2021, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Revised working shifts/hours will continue to apply across the entire postal network, affecting sorting operations and mail delivery. Therefore, until further notice, all letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items destined to Cyprus will be sent by alternative transportation (e.g. New Zealand UPDATE:New Zealand Post has advised that, as a result of a confirmed community outbreak of COVID-19 in Auckland after 102 days without community transmission, the New Zealand Government has moved the Auckland region to national COVID-19 Alert Level 3 from Wednesday, August 12, 2020, provisionally until Friday, August 14, 2020. Estonia UPDATE:Estonian Post has advised that the Government of Estonia declared a state of emergency due to last until May 1, 2020. Georgia UPDATE:Georgian Post has advised that the Government of Georgia has extended the measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 until May 22, 2020. Mauritius UPDATE:Mauritius Post has advised that they are extending the suspension of mail services until May 4, 2020. On April 29, 2021, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On February 14, 2022, the Postal Service received a notification fromCTT Correios de Portugal, the designated operator ofPortugal,advising that Portugal is experiencing a fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a high rate of absenteeism. Sri Lanka UPDATE:Department of Posts has advised that they are extending the suspension of mail services until April 20, 2020. Philippines UPDATE:PHLPost has advised that, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Philippine Government has raised the alert level applicable in the National Capital Region to level 4 and has imposed targeted lockdown measures in certain areas of the country from September 16 to 30, 2021. Israel:Israel Postal Company announced that it has suspended signature on delivery for inbound items. Guatemala:The General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs has advised that, as part of government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is operating with 50% of its normal staff until April 12, 2020 (subject to extension). It will continue to provide restricted postal services. For items for which no mobile number has been provided, delayed delivery is to be expected. Cyprus Post is therefore suspending all outgoing dispatches to international destinations. However, outbound international mail operations will depend on the availability of air and sea transport. Zimbabwe UPDATE: Zimbabwe Posts (Pvt) Ltd (Zimpost) has advised that effective October 1, 2020, both inbound and outbound mail will be handled in line with government measures and guidelines intended to curtail the spike in COVID-19 infections. Maldives UPDATE:Maldives Post has advised that the Government of the Maldives has decided to extend the measures adopted as a precaution against the spread of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, the previously announced restrictions regarding service standards and force majeure remain in place. Delays to the collection, transportation and delivery of mails are to be expected. On February 19, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromBarbados Postal Service, the designated operator of Barbados, advising that the Government of Barbados has extended the national pause until February 28, 2021. The delivery will be attempted again once the quarantine is over. South Korea UPDATE: Korea Post, the designated operator of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), has advised that with the increase of COVID-19 cases confirmed among the workforce of the Seoul office of exchange, staff shortages are anticipated throughout the entire workforce. Effective August 14, 2020, the Postal Service will temporarily suspend international mail acceptance to destinations where transportation is unavailable due to widespread cancellations and restrictions into the area. On June 18, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromThailand Post, the designated operator of Thailand, that operations at the Laksi mail processing center have now returned to normal. On January 18, 2022, Poste Maroc, the designated operator ofMorocco,provided notification that, following an increase in COVID-19 infections among its operational staff and in view of measures to limit the spread of the virus, delays are to be expected in the processing and delivery of inbound and outbound postal items. Instead, the mail carrier will ask the recipients name and will record it on the delivery receipt. Lebanon:LibanPost has advised that all passenger flights to and from BeirutRafic Hariri International Airport have been suspended until March 29, 2020. Israel UPDATE:Israel Postal Company has advised that the previously announced restrictions regarding service standards and force majeure remain in place. On May 6, 2021, the Postal Service received notification fromThailand Post, the designated operator of Thailand,advising that the Suvarnabhumi office of exchange has reopened and normal operations have resumed. Nepal UPDATE:Nepal Post has advised that due to the Nepalese Governments partial lockdown implemented on April 29, 2021, for a period of two weeks and the suspension of domestic flights as of May 3, 2021, delays to the collection, transportation and delivery of mails are to be expected. International Service Resumption Notice effective October 23, 2020. Cyprus:Cyprus Post has advised that significant delays are to be expected in the delivery of all inbound letter-post, parcel-post and Express Mail Service (EMS) items. Effective Friday, July 9, 2021, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: On July 2, 2021, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Delays are also to be expected for postal items destined for the member countries listed above. Deliveries to premises or areas needing to be closed down due to COVID-19 are suspended. Kuwait:Kuwait Postal Sector has suspended all inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and Express Mail Service (EMS) items) until further notice. All postal services will be affected and force majeure remains until further notice. Effective Friday, January 22, 2021, the US Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following country: On January 20, 2021, the US Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). MPC is therefore declaring a situation of force majeure. The package contains any prohibited or restricted items. TunisiaUPDATE:La Poste Tunisienne is acceptinginbound mail originating from all countries and is delivering it in accordance with the measures put into place by the Tunisian government to limit the spread of COVID-19. The detailed procedures to obtain refunds for Retail Postage, eVS, PC Postage, and BMEU entered mail can be found through the following link: https://postalpro.usps.com/international-refunds. On August 26, 2020, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Consequently, until further notice, Correos y Telgrafos remains unable to guarantee quality of service for all types of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) and compliance with delivery standards for items requiring signature. Customers are asked to refrain from mailing the following services to Australia until further notice: For already deposited items (FCPIS, CeP, IPA Packets and ISAL Packets entered prior to 9/3/21, PMI entered prior to 9/17/21, and Airmail M-bags, IPA M-bags, and ISAL M-bags entered prior to 10/1/21), the Postal Service will transport to destination and delays are to be expected.For deposited items (FCPIS, CeP, IPA Packets and ISAL Packets entered on or after 9/3/21, PMI entered on or after 9/17/21, and Airmail M-bags, IPA M-bags, and ISAL M-bags entered on or after 10/1/21), the Postal Service will endorse the items as Mail Service Suspended Return to Sender and place them in the mail stream for return to sender. For the most up-to-date information on the status of shipments, customers can track a parcel on UPS.com. Mongol Post is temporarily closing its international mail center until April 1. Therefore, delays are to be expected in the processing and delivery of mail, and it will not always be possible to provide proof of delivery. On November 6, 2020, the Postal Service received a notification from Hellenic Post (ELTA), the designated operator of Greece, advising that effective Saturday November 7, 2020, a lockdown will be implemented throughout the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa:South African Post Office Ltd., has advised that the government has taken a number of steps aimed at reducing social contacts and physical movements to a minimum. Customers sending items requiring a customs declaration (such as goods or gifts) internationally should purchase postage online, through shipping solutions or over the counter at Post Office branches rather than using Postage Stamps or Meters. As a result, potential delays should be expected in the processing, transport and/or delivery of inbound postal items throughout the Philippines. As a result, force majeure remains in effect. Pota Slovenije continues to provide postal services with a reduced workforce. Lebanon UPDATE:LibanPost has advised that it is planning to resume postal services as of Monday, August 10, 2020. According to DMM 604.9.2.3, customers are entitled to a full refund of their postage costs when service to the country of destination is suspended. As these measures include the self-quarantine of staff, significant delays are to be expected in the delivery of all inbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. Customers should expect delays for inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel post and EMS items. Freight Germany to the US by Air & Ocean | Shipa Freight Effective July 24, 2020, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following six (6) countries: International Service Resumption Notice effective July 17, 2020. Additionally, La Poste requests to avoid mailing large or heavy parcels exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg) in weight or whose longest dimension exceeds 39 inches and/or whose three dimensions combined exceed 59 inches (i.e. All postal items will continue to be delivered in line with national health guidelines. Fiji UPDATE:Post Fiji Ltd has advised that the border restrictions on the main island (Viti Levu) have now been lifted, but flights to the outer islands are still cancelled. In such cases, deliveries have been suspended, and only a notification that the item is available at the post office will be provided (physical notification in the mailbox, or electronic notification by e-mail or SMS). Tunisia:La Poste Tunisienne has advised that all international flights in and out of Tunisia have been suspended. Moreover, signature on delivery will no longer be required at the time delivery is made. On September 30, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromBarbados Postal Service, the designated operator of Barbados, advising that the Government of Barbados has instituted a nightly curfew from September 26 through October 8, 2021. It is therefore declaring a situation of force majeure for all types of postal services in relation to the suspension of outbound mail to the above-mentioned destinations until the situation has returned to normal. Consequently, the force majeure previously announced continues to apply, with an impact on quality of service for all types of mail, including inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. Myanmar Post has advised that the restrictions regarding the processing of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) have been lifted and postal services have therefore resumed as normal as of April 17, 2022. Effective Friday, March 3, 2023, the Postal Service will begin resuming acceptance of mail destined to the following: This service resumption affects the following mail classes: Priority Mail Express International (PMEI), Priority Mail International (PMI), First-Class Mail International (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS), International Priority Airmail (IPA), International Surface Air Lift (ISAL), and M-Bag items. The Postal Service received notice that Australia Post is experiencing processing delays in Perth due to an influx of volume that was rerouted there from Melbourne while it was under stage 4 lockdown status. These service updates affect Priority Mail Express International (PMEI), Priority Mail International (PMI), First-Class Mail International (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS), International Priority Airmail (IPA), International Surface Air Lift (ISAL), and M-Bag items. Registered items that do not require proof of delivery will be delivered to the recipients mailbox. On March 15, 2021, the Department of Posts,the designated operator of Sri Lanka,provided notification that the restrictions imposed on postal operations as a result of the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted as of March 8, 2021. Customers should expect delays for all inbound and outbound mail until further notice. Here are key factors for each mode: FCL Sea Freight from Germany to the US FCL, or full container load, means your goods fill an entire container, either 20' or 40' long. The previously communicated measures affecting operations will remain in place and will continue to cause significant delays to all inbound and outbound international letter-post, parcel-post and EMS services. Myanmar (Burma). This reduced transportation capacity may lead to delays in both inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items). Sri Lanka UPDATE:The Department of Posts has advised that the Government of Sri Lanka has announced a national lockdown from August 21 30, 2021. As a result, transportation times for international letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items sent to and from Europe and other parts of the world, including other Pacific Island countries, are currently much longer than normal. The previously declared force majeure no longer applies and normal postal operations have resumed. On June 28, 2021,Australia Post, the designated operator of Australia, provided notification that it is experiencing disruptions to its daily operations due to new emergency measures imposed by the government to minimize the spread of COVID-19. [See below for information regarding mail destined to Myanmar (Burma).]. Customers should expect delivery delays. Outbound services to certain countries have also resumed, based on the availability of flights. All inbound mail is subject to a three-day quarantine upon arrival and delays in the delivery of mail are therefore to be expected. France UPDATE: La Poste has advised that following the latest announcements by the Prime Minister on the relaxation of public health measures throughout the country, the difficulties announced through previous messages have now been resolved. As of January 3, 2023, when performing at-the-door deliveries of letter-post, parcel-post or EMS items requiring signature on delivery, the postman or postwoman will again obtain a signature from the recipient. Force majeure remains for all international letter-post, parcel-post and Express Mail Service (EMS) items. Honduras UPDATE:Empresa de Correos de Honduras (Honducor) has advised that it has extended the suspension of postal services until August 2, 2020, or a later date to be communicated in due course. Therefore, the Department of Posts is unable to guarantee compliance with the agreed delivery standards for all mail categories. Consequently, all previous measures will continue to apply and force majeure will remain in effect. These measures have a significant impact on the collection, transmission and delivery of all postal products. Items subject to a delivery notice are now available for collection at post offices for a period of 15 working days. International Service Resumption Notice effective July 10, 2020. The processing and delivery of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) will continue to be affected, and Slovensk Pota is unable to guarantee compliance with the agreed standards. International Service Resumption Notice effective December 11, 2020. Unless otherwise noted, service updates to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail. Therefore, restrictions to its services no longer apply. Brazil UPDATE:Correios has advised that force majeure will be closed effective December 31, 2020. However, postal services between Chile and countries outside South America are continuing as normal. Jamaica UPDATE:Jamaica Post has advised that the Government of Jamaica has extended the national curfew until March 22, 2021. Items requiring a signature, proof of age or the collection of customs fees will continue to be delivered directly to a nearby post office for pickup by the customer. The mode of transportation the package is being shipped with (air, road, rail, sea). Melanie Carroll 10:48, Oct 02 2021. Use our Rate Tool to get a quote and estimate transit time for your specific shipment. On February 18, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromHongkong Post, the designated operator of Hong Kong,advising that the measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted and the case of force majeure previously announced has been closed. As a result, force majeure continues to apply, with an impact on quality of service for all types of mail, including inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. Bhutan UPDATE:Bhutan Post has advised that in an effort to contain the local transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Royal Government of Bhutan has declared a nationwide lockdown until further notice. El Salvador UPDATE:Correos de El Salvador has advised that its international inbound mail services are operating normally as of December 15, 2020. France UPDATE:La Poste has advised that all its offices of exchange (international processing centers) will be subject to an exceptional closure, as follows: The delivery of EMS items will be maintained, but may be subject to delays. It is also able to accept and deliver all types of inbound mail received via Seoul, but there may be some delays due to sanitization processes at the exchange office. New Zealanduntil further notice due to unavailable transportation. For already deposited items (Airmail M-bags, IPA M-bags, and ISAL M-bags entered prior to 10/1/21 and PMI, FCPIS, CeP, IPA Packets and ISAL Packets entered prior to 4/1/22), the Postal Service will transport to destination and delays are to be expected. In addition, Nepal Post remains unable to accept outbound mails to countries other than India, until such time as the passenger flights normally used to transport mail are resumed. Hong Kong UPDATE:Hongkong Post has advised that the special working arrangements have been extended until August 16, 2020. As a result, the post is unable to maintain compliance with delivery service standards and deadlines. By ; Mar-27-2023; eggshell skull rule; how does incivility affect patient care . Ulaanbaatar city is fully locked down, however, Mongol Post is able to continue its activities. Mauritius UPDATE: Mauritius Post has advised that the Government of Mauritius has announced the easing of COVID-related restrictions as of July 1, 2021, subject to strict adherence to sanitary protocols and measures. On February 9, 2021, the US Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). International Mail Service Updates Related to COVID-19 Effective March 2, 2022. As a result, some flights have been reduced or cancelled. For mail destined to Malaysia, items will be handled as follows: Items requiring signature on delivery will no longer be signed at the time of delivery. Customers should expect delays. International Service Suspension Notice effective August 20, 2021. Effective December 4, 2020, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: On December 1, 2020, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). as a result of widespread cancellations and restrictions into the area: For already deposited items Postal Service International Service Center (ISC) employees will endorse the items as Mail Service Suspended Return to Sender and then place them in the mail stream for return. Myanmar(Burma): Myanmar Post has advised that domestic operations, including mail delivery, are still functioning under adapted conditions. Effective Friday, May 14, 2021, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: Colombia UPDATE:Servicios Postales Nacionales S.A. 4-72 has advised that it is continuing to provide domestic and international services in line with the latest developments regarding COVID-19. Slovakia UPDATE:Slovensk pota has advised that the Slovakian Government has extended the general lockdown until at least February 7, 2021. The US Postal Service will continue to accept and process mail destined for the aforementioned countries. Australiauntil further notice due to unavailable transportation. Effective August 14, 2020, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following countries: On August 12, 2020, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Alternatives include: signature of the delivery person, the last three digits of the addressees identification card, or simply a proof of delivery scan event. Additional International Mail Service Disruptions Due to COVID-19. The Postal Service is closely monitoring service impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to update customers until the situation returns to normal. On July 12, 2022,Macao Post,the designated operator ofMacao,provided notification that the delivery of letter-post items is suspended, and the call center is closed until further notice. Malawi: Malawi Post Corporation(MPC) has advised that, owing the grounding of flights into and out of Malawi by its partner airline because of the COVID-19 pandemic, MPC is suspending international mail operations until further notice. All other packages will be subject to delayed service. From Emden, they leave fully loaded for the US East Coast, where the vessels destined for the US market are offloaded. [COVID-19] JP Post Temporary Service Suspension to 155+ Countries The previous temporary suspensions of the guarantee on Priority Mail Express International are still in effect for the following countries: France, Great Britain, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, effective since March 23, 2020, China and Hong Kong, effective since February 10, 2020. until April 15, 2020. Ireland:An Post, has advised that it has suspended signature on delivery for inbound items. With another stopover in the USA, the ship then returns to Germany. Service quality and severe delays on inbound and outbound mail are to be expected until the lockdown is lifted and normal transport capacity becomes available. [Note: the previous notice from Norway was specific to letter-post items; the policy has been expanded to include parcel-post and EMS items.]. On May 7, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromJamaica Post, the designated operator of Jamaica, advising that the Government of Jamaica has extended the national curfew until June 3, 2021. If the mailer refuses to sign, the mail carrier will record the last four digits from the ID document, as well as the type of ID and the exact name of the receiver. As a result, the Postal Service is currently unable to accept items destined for affected countries at any Post Office or postal facility location, effective April 3, 2020, until further notice. Jamaica UPDATE:Jamaica Post has advised that the Government of Jamaica has extended the national curfew until October 7, 2020. Slovensk pota has suspended the collection of a signature on delivery for inbound registered letter-post items. Estonia:Estonian Post has advised that it has suspended signature on delivery for inbound items. Force majeure remains until further notice. [Note: see below regarding change for mail destined to Cyprus. Cape Verde UPDATE:Correios de Cabo Verde has advised that following the Government of Cape Verts announcement of the end of the lockdown, normal inbound and outbound mail operations have resumed and there are no longer any restrictions on the acceptance of postal items. For delivery of items to a mail room, the addressee will receive a text message or telephone call. Consequently, it will not be mandatory for Georgian Post to collect and provide written proof of delivery. On July 15, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromThailand Post, the designated operator of Thailandthat, as a result of a significant number of new COVID-19 infections, the Government of Thailand has extended the nationwide state of emergency until September 30, 2021. Spain UPDATE:Correos y Telgrafos has advised that the Spanish Government has extended the state of alert until June 21, 2020 and the previously declared force majeure remains in effect. This service update affects Priority Mail Express International (PMEI), Priority Mail International (PMI), First-Class Mail International (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS), International Priority Airmail (IPA), International Surface Air Lift (ISAL), and M-Bag items. The disruption is expected to continue until the epidemic is over. On March 29, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification fromCorreios, the designated operator of Brazil, advising that due to the critical COVID-19 situation in Brazil, the cities of So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and their respective metropolitan regions have decreed an emergency 10-day holiday, from March 26 to April 4, 2021. has advised that, in response to a significant rise in the number of COVID-19 infections, the Czech Government has extended the state of emergency until at least March 21, 2021. This situation will have a major impact on operations, and quality of service for all types of inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. For instance, it can take up to 48 days for cargo from Shanghai to arrive in Hamburg. 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