Global Hot Spots
Global Hot Spots are a compilation of issues and events affecting international mail deliveries worldwide.
International Mail Service Disruptions
Friday, May 01, 2009
MEXICO | Due to the impact of the flu epidemic, Correos de Mexico, the designated postal operator of Mexico has announced that the first five working days of May 2009 have been declared non-working days throughout the country. All international and domestic postal operations will continue operating with minimum staffing. Mail delivery delays throughout Mexico are to be expected during this time period. These activities and the current situation in Mexico may result in overall slower delivery during the following weeks as well. Check back for future updates.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
INDIA | Authority Staff of India are on indefinite strike across all airports in India. Mail delivery delays throughout India are to be expected during this time. Check back for future updates.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
ITALY | The April 6 earthquake in Italy will impact mail deliveries for a number of weeks. The region most seriously affected were L’Aquila where the earthquake was centered, as well as the surrounding areas; west to east from Rieti to Pescara and north to south from Teramo to Sulmona. Other mail delivery may be impacted as the country responds to this situation and Poste Italiane facilities hold mail destined for the affected areas. Some Poste Italiane offices have requested mailers to refrain from depositing mail to the earthquake region until further notice.
Restricted U.S. Mail Service in the following countries
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
SOMALIA | All international mail services are suspended.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
ASCENSION ISLANDS | USPS Priority Mail International services have been suspended.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
CUBA | Priority Mail International is suspended.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
GUINEA-BISSAU | USPS International Surface Air Lift and M Bag Service has been suspended.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
NORTH KOREA | Service is limited to First-Class Mail International service (including postcards, postal cards, and matter for the blind). All merchandise is prohibited.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Afghanistan | USPS International Surface Air Lift Service and M Bags has been suspended.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
East Timor | Priority Mail International and M-Bag service is suspended.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Falkland Islands | USPS Priority Mail International is not available.
General Complications
Thursday, June 04, 2009
BRAZIL | Pitney Bowes International Services has identified some inconsistent and slow delivery of mail to Brazil during the last 60 days. We are working closely with Correios (the national post of Brazil) who is the final delivery agent for mail to Brazil. They have acknowledged that operational delays are a result of systems restructuring and redesign and our Commercial Department is continuing to work with the Post to drive for improvement.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
FRANCE | French workers launched a nationwide strike on 19 March 2009 to protest the government's response to the country's deepening economic crisis. The work stoppage affected rail services and other forms of public transportation, as well as the public sector, including schools, the postal service and hospitals. The strike disrupted intercity and regional train services, although high-speed rail services that connect France to other countries ran as scheduled. Flights were canceled at Paris' Roissy-Charles de Gaulle (LFPG/CDG) and Orly (LFPO/ORY) airports, with the most significant disruptions occurring at Orly, where approximately one-third of scheduled flights were canceled.
Friday, January 23, 2009
ASIA | Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations from January 23-February 1 may affect deliveries. Sporadic delays are expected throughout Asia.