International UnTracked Updates

Afghanistan – On Suspension

Start date: 9 August 2021

End date: Ongoing

Incident: No available route

Original Incident

There is currently no route to Afghanistan as carriers have cancelled flights since Monday 16th August 2021.

Australia

Start date: 27 February 2025

Latest Update: 6 March 2025

End date: Ongoing

Incident: Tropical Cyclone

Australia Post have advised that tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in Queensland on Thursday 6th March 2025.

As a result, the Brisbane office of exchange will be closed from midnight (local time) on Wednesday 5th March with the current aim being to reopen on Friday 7th March.

Mail operation is affected for all mail types in postcode areas 4000–4999 where delays can be expected. Services in northern New South Wales may also be disrupted.

Israel

Start date: 2 October 2023

Latest Update: 6 Jan 2025

End date: Ongoing

Incident: Security Situation

Security Situation

As a result of the current situation in Israel we are experiencing delays with many flight cancellations. This is a fluid situation and may change at short notice. Throughout the country, the retention period for unclaimed items has been extended to 30 days. All items are subject to delay and we will continue to provide updates as we receive them.

Lebanon

Start date: 31 July 2024

Latest update: 6 Jan 2025

End date: To be advised

Incident: Flight Cancellations

Lebanon Post have informed us that it has entered a state of war since the 19th September 2024 with many flight cancellations and road closures.

This is a fluid situation and whilst we continue to export to the country, this could change at short notice. Whilst the post is trying to maintain service, the scope of impact cannot be fully determined at present and delays will likely be observed throughout this period.

Somalia – On Suspension

No service since October 1991.

Sudan

Start date: 5th July 2023

Affecting Postings: 12th April 2023

End date: Ongoing

Incident: Service Suspension

Restrictions on this route continue to be challenging owing to civil unrest in the country and as a result a full service suspension is now in place. Any items currently held in OEs are expected to be returned to sender.

Syria – On Suspension

No service since December 2012.

Yemen – Long Term Suspension

No service since March 2015.