Incident bulletins are sent weekly with information about situations that affect postal distribution. The latest information is always available online on our web where you can also subscribe to receive this weekly Incident bulletin by email.
This week’s bulletin contains updates about: France, Italy, Greece, New Zealand, China, Mexico, Brazil and Iraq.
France
Start date: 21st September
Update: 29th September
French Drivers have continued blockading many major roads and fuel depots included roads around Calais since Monday 25 September as a continuation from last week’s 1 day General strike. Mail movement in to and out of France is therefore affected with delays of up to 36 hours. Import into the UK may also experience delays up to 24 hrs.
Italy
Start date: 2nd October
According to the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, several unions have announced aviation strikes. Besides a general call for workers in the entire air transport sector, the ground handlers at Milan-Linate and Milan-Malpensa airports are particularly affected. Unless averted, significant flight disruptions are expected.
Greece
Start date: 25th September
End date: ongoing
Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit northern Greece, causing landslides, power outages and traffic disruptions due to damaged and blocked roads. Especially affected is the island of Samothraki.
New Zealand
Start date: 18th September
Update : 23rd September
New Zealand Post has advised that operations may be impacted by the rationing of aviation fuel at Auckland Airport while a damaged pipeline is being restored. Domestic and international airlines continue to cancel flights, with long-haul flights facing additional refuelling stopovers in Australia or the Pacific Islands. When refuelling restrictions are lifted, a large backlog of mail items arriving into Auckland is anticipated.
China
Start date: 25th September
Update : ongoing
Adverse weather conditions prompted numerous flight cancellations and delays at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Brazil
Start date: 20th September
There are currently delays with mail into Brazil following reports of widespread industrial action. Though we understand that this has been resolved, it is highly likely that any mail posted in the last 5-7 days could be in a backlog – and any mail affected may experience at least a 10 day delay from posting to delivery.
Mexico
Start date: 25th September
End date : ongoing
Tropical Storm Pilar reached the southwest of Mexico with heavy rain and regional flooding. Particularly affected is the area between Manzanillo in the state of Colima and Culiacan in the state of Sinaloa. According to meteorologists, rain and possible landslides are still to be expected.
Iraq
Start date: 29th September
End date : ongoing
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced that all international flights to and from Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU) airports will be suspended from 6 p.m. (local time) September 29 until further notice.
