Global Hot Spots

Global Hot Spots are a compilation of issues and events affecting international mail deliveries worldwide.

International Mail Service Disruptions

Restricted U.S. Mail Service in the following countries

Friday, February 05, 2010

SOMALIA | All international mail services are suspended.

Friday, February 05, 2010

ASCENSION ISLANDS | USPS Priority Mail International services have been suspended.

Friday, February 05, 2010

CUBA | Priority Mail International is suspended.

Friday, February 05, 2010

GUINEA-BISSAU | USPS International Surface Air Lift and M Bag Service has been suspended.

Friday, February 05, 2010

NORTH KOREA | Service is limited to First-Class Mail International service (including postcards, postal cards, and matter for the blind). All merchandise is prohibited.

Friday, February 05, 2010

Afghanistan | USPS International Surface Air Lift Service and M Bags has been suspended.

Friday, February 05, 2010

East Timor | Priority Mail International and M-Bag service is suspended.

Friday, February 05, 2010

Falkland Islands | USPS Priority Mail International is not available.

General Complications

Friday, February 05, 2010

CANADA: 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games | The 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia and surrounding communities. The Olympic Games begin on February 12, 2010. Due to imposed security requirements and access restrictions at Olympic venues and surrounding areas. Service will be affected in locations with postal codes beginning with the following three characters: Vancouver, British Columbia V6B, V6C, V6E, V6G, V6Z, V7G, V7H, V7J, V7K, V7L, V7M, V7N, V7P, V7R, V7S, V7T, V7V, V7W, V7X and V7Y Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton, British Columbia V0N and V8B Pitney Bowes International Services has a contingency plane with Canada Post. Some delays may be inevitable. Check back to this site often for up-to-the-minute updates.

Monday, February 01, 2010

SWEDEN | Heavy snow throughout Sweden has affected a large amount of letter mail undelivered through February 3. With more snowfall predicted, additional delays can be expected.

Monday, February 01, 2010

DENMARK | Heavy snow throughout Denmark has affected a large amount of letter mail undelivered through February 3. With more snowfall predicted, additional delays can be expected.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Germany | Heavy snowfall in the Frankfurt area of Germany on January 25, forced the cancellation of nearly 100 (mostly domestic) flights into and out of the main airport. There has been disruptions caused to Inbound and outbound international mail and delays can be expected.

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