

Whilst items destined for China are leaving the UK on time, flight cancellations and the redirection of all incoming export items via Shanghai means there are considerable delays to items being processed and delivered. We're experiencing significant delays to items being processed and delivered in China. Incident: Significant delays to deliveries in China The next flight is to close on 11th Nov 21.The situation is likely to be ongoing until Airport/runway rebuilding work is complete. Please note that mail to the Falkland Island is not affected. Customers can continue to send mail but there will be significant delays in the delivery of all products. Unfortunately, given the location of the countries, there is no viable alternative which would arrive any earlier. We have been notified that air transportation to Ascension Island & St Helena is greatly reduced. Customers can continue to send mail, but there'll be significant delays in the delivery of all products. Unfortunately, given the location of the islands, there isn't a viable alternative to air transport. Please Note: Mail to the Falkland Islands is unaffected.Īir transportation to Ascension Island & St Helena is greatly reduced due to essential runway repairs. Updates have been provided today for: Hong Kong and Italy We strongly advise not to send items to destinations listed as ‘On suspension’.
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For international business contract customers, electronic customs data is mandatory and items without data may be delayed or returned. To avoid delays/returns due to customs compliance please see our help pages: For personal customers, and for business customers. Otherwise items may be delayed or returned. Since 1 January 2021, customers need to complete and attach a customs declaration (CN22 or CN23) when sending goods to all destinations abroad. Please see individual country listings for any exceptions or special measures which may cause in-country disruption. Signatures on delivery may also not be available in many countries due to social distancing requirements. You can find out more about how we can help you start, or continue, trading from Great Britain into the EU using IOSS by clicking here .

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If you are an international business contract customer and you have signed up for the EU's Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) or if you are sending items via an IOSS registered marketplace, you need to enter your IOSS registration number to each item in the pre-advice to reduce delays. This is the result of changes to the EU’s VAT rules for items from non-EU destinations from 1st July. Items to some EU destinations are also experiencing customs delays. We're working with our airline and postal/courier partners to maintain services across the globe, however delays should be expected as a result of ongoing COVID-19 reduction measures and reduced air transport capacity. Items are leaving the UK for all overseas destinations on time. We keep this information as up-to-date as possible, with information supplied to Royal Mail by the various foreign national postal authorities. Welcome to our international incident bulletin a round up of any issues which may be affecting mail services to and from countries around the world.
