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.