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
Thursday, March 11, 2010
GREECE | The Confederation of Greek Workers and the Association of Greek Civil Servants are holding a 24 hour strike Thursday, March 11. Inbound and outbound mail services to the country are likely to be affected by this stoppage.
Monday, March 01, 2010
CHILE | Following the earthquake in Chile on February 27, the Santiago exchange office is functioning and is able to receive international dispatches without difficulty. Delays in the delivery of mail may occur in destination in the centre and south of Chile, namely; Maula, Biobio and Araucaria. Pitney Bowes International Services will continue to monitor transit times to these destinations.
Monday, March 01, 2010
HAITI | Following the tragic earthquake which struck Haiti on January 12, all mail services have been halted. As of March 1, the postal system in Haiti is working to re-establish limited mail distribution operations in Port-au-Prince in order for the civilian population to begin receiving mail and packages.
Monday, February 15, 2010
LATIN AMERICA | The Carnival celebration in Latin America has begun and Post Offices will be closed. Service delays are to be expected in the following countries: BRAZIL: February 13-18 PANAMA: February 13-18 BOLIVIA: February 15-17 URUGUAY: February 15-17 VENEZUELA: February 15-17 ECUADOR: February 15-17 TRINIDAD: February 15-17 ARUBA, CURACAO, BONAIRE : February 15-16 GUADALOUPE: February 15-16 DOMINICA: February 15-16 ST BARTHALOMY: February 15-17 HAITI: February 15-17 FRENCH GUYANA: February 15-17 GRENADA: February 15
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.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Chinese Lunar New Year | The Chinese Lunar New Year holidays will commence February 12 to 19. Pitney Bowes International Services will be holding all mail until China Customs reopens. Delays will be imminant to final delivery of mail.