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.

Belgium

Start date: 9 January 2025

Latest update: 14 January 2025

End date: To be advised

Incident: Strike

Belgian Post have informed us that major Belgian unions have called a 24-hour strike on 13 January 2025 which is also likely to involve airport personnel.

As a result, delays are expected for all mail types on and immediately after the strike day in case of any backlog.

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.

Please note at this time, we are unable to accept items addressed to Gaza or Khan Yunis and The West Bank.

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.