Global Hot Spots
Global Hot Spots are a compilation of issues and events affecting international mail deliveries worldwide.
International Mail Service Disruptions
Thursday, September 20, 2007
BRAZIL | The Brazil Postal Service strike was settled Thursday, September 20, 2007 and all operations have resumed and are back to normal delivery. The Post had been on strike since September 13, 2007 with limited postal centers servicing the country. As mentioned, the Brazil Postal Service went on strike September 13, 2007. The workers are asking for a 47.77% pay raise, safety pay and for better working conditions. A total of 12,000 postmen, 1,000 cargo handlers and 386 drivers are on strike. The figure represents 20% of the post office's total workforce.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
UNITED KINGDOM | Please refer to our Press Room for historical information on CWU strikes.
Monday, May 14, 2007
SOMALIA | All international mail services are suspended.
Monday, May 14, 2007
ASCENSION ISLANDS | USPS Priority Mail International services have been suspended.
Monday, May 14, 2007
CUBA | Priority Mail International is suspended.
Monday, May 14, 2007
GUINEA-BISSAU | USPS International Surface Air Lift and M Bag Service has been suspended.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Afghanistan | USPS International Surface Air Lift Service has been suspended.
Monday, May 14, 2007
East Timor | Priority Mail International and M-Bag service is suspended.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Falkland Islands | USPS Global Airmail Parcel Post shipments have been suspended.
Restricted U.S. Mail Service in the following countries
Monday, May 14, 2007
NORTH KOREA | Service is limited to First-Class Mail International service (including postcards, postal cards, and matter for the blind). All merchandise is prohibited.
General Complications
Friday, May 02, 2008
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO | TTPOST’s workers have been staging an industrial action against TTPOST since May 1. Postal operations have become affected and service delays are to be expected.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
GERMANY | The unlimited strike action, that was set to begin on April 30, was prevented by a last minute resolution between the trade union Verdi and Deutsche Post. A series of limited strikes at mail sorting centres throughout Germany since April 19 has left large volumes of letters and bulk mail undelivered. Normal service has resumed but backlog of mail still exists and may take several days to clear.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
BRAZIL | Workers at the state-run ECT postal service in 20 of Brazil's 27 states went on strike April 2 for higher pay. The work stoppage was adhered to by between 80 and 90 percent of the postal workers in the states in which regional unions approved the strike. The letter carriers are demanding a so-called security bonus that would increase their salaries by 30 percent.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
AUSTRALIA | Due to an overload of mail and packages to Australia since the 2007 holiday season to the present, the USPS® announced that they are experiencing service delays. Airlines and freight carriers are also experiencing lift problems and shipment delays for mail and parcels shipped via alternative services other than the USPS® may also be affected. Contact your Pitney Bowes Account Executive to discuss alternative service options in preparation of your next mailing to Australia. Pitney Bowes International Mail Services will keep you informed of further developments. Also, check back to our website