Service Alert – April 2024

In an effort to ensure you’re aware of any service disruptions that may impact your business, please see the postal and carrier alerts and updates around the globe. We will regularly update you with continuing news and information as we receive it to keep your operations informed.


GERMANY
Flood situation slowly improving in southern Germany: Updated media sources report that the flood situation is slowly improving in southern Germany. However, the threat of flooding persists, especially for cities and towns located further downstream along the Danube River. Authorities in Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary are preparing for potential flooding due to critical water levels along the Danube. Flooding is still causing logistical disruptions, especially among rail and inner-shipping operations. Little to no further rainfall is expected over southern Germany over the next few days, and the improved weather situation will help with pumping, rescue, and recovery operations.

ICELAND
Due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland, please expect delays in the delivery of mail and parcels in Iceland.

UNITED KINGDOM
Due to delays at British customs, delays are expected in the delivery of mail and parcels in the United Kingdom.

ITALY
Flooding impacts northern Italy. Road traffic disruptions and fallen trees were reported in Milan, Novara, Modena, Lecco, and Monza. Train traffic has been disrupted between Novara and Arona in Piemonte. In Fiorenzuola d’Arda, the highway exit on A1 has been closed due to inundation. 

NORWAY
Due to capacity issues at the Norwegian Postal Service, delays are expected in the delivery of mail in Norway.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Due to severe weather, please expect delays in the delivery of mail and parcels to the United Arab Emirates.

AUSTRALIA
Flooding in parts of New South Wales: Media sources on June 7 informed that several flood warnings are in effect for the areas around Sydney to the Jervis Bay Territory in New South Wales, Australia. According to reports, the state emergency services had helped with evacuating residents in Piction, while there were road closures reported on Princes Highway in both directions at Bewong. Roads in Illawarra, South Coast, and Southern Highlands were also affected by floodwaters. The Warragamba Dam had reported a spilling over. Previously, on June 6, heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia. The worst impacted areas include Shoalhaven, Nowry Berry, and Albion Park. Authorities warn that a high tide overnight is expected to worsen flooding in affected areas.

Australia Post is reporting the following regarding flooding along the East Coast. Please expect delays:

NSW Flooding:

Flooding in parts of NSW has caused road and bridge closures that are impacting deliveries in North Richmond, Megalong Valley, Agnes Banks, Sackville, Cattai Maroota, Vineyard – Pitt Town Bottoms, Central Coast and Northern Rivers. Just under 4,000 points are expected to be undelivered today. Impacted postcodes:

2754

2785

2753

2756

2261

2460

Flooding in Charleville, Quilpie and Cunnamulla has caused road closures that are impacting deliveries. Impacted postcodes:

4470

4480

4490