USPS Suspends International Mail to 16 Destinations
Effective April 10, 2020, the USPS is suspending outbound mail services to 16 additional international destinations. Including these new countries, the total number of international destinations suspended now stands at 67. For a full list of service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. ◦ Burundi◦ Cuba◦ Curacao◦ Democratic Republic of […]
USPS Suspends International Mail to 29 Additional Destinations
Due to disruptions to air and sea transportation, the USPS will temporarily suspend mail service to 29 international destinations effective April 7, 2020. These additional suspensions bring the total number of international destinations suspended to 51. For a full list of service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. USPS International […]
USPS Suspends International Mail to Six Countries
Beginning April 17, 2020, the USPS will temporarily not accept mail to six additional international destinations. Including these new countries, the total number of international destinations suspended now stands at 73. For a full list of service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. Bermuda Cape Verde Oman South Sudan Swaziland […]
USPS Temporarily Unable to Accept Mail to 22 International Destinations
Several international postal services have notified the USPS that they are currently unable to accept or deliver mail originating from The United States. Effective April 3, the USPS will not accept mail addressed to these twenty-two affected countries. Stamps.com software will automatically notify customers when a destination is unable to receive USPS packages—so you don’t […]
Military Mail Temporarily Suspended for 43 ZIPs
The Department of Defense has announced today the suspension of military mail to select ZIP codes beginning April 9, 2020. Due to a lack of transportation, military mail service will not be available to the following ZIPs: ◦ AE DPO 09175-9997 ◦ AE DPO 09178-9997 ◦ AE DPO 09283-9997 ◦ AE DPO 09289-9997 ◦ AE […]
USPS Extends Priority Mail and First-Class Package Service Delivery Times
The USPS has announced that, due to a reduction in domestic transport availability, Priority Mail and First-Class Package Service shipments may require more time to be delivered. These changes to domestic mail class delivery times go into effect today, April 17, 2020. USPS Priority Mail Priority Mail packages with two and three-day delivery commitments have […]
Five International Postal Carriers Announce Coronavirus Updates
Five international postal services announced altered or suspended service due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting global postal networks, visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. Cuba Correos de Cuba has suspended all international mail service until further notice. IranIran National Post is currently unable to send outbound international mail […]
USPS Announces All Military Mail Services are Restored
The USPS has announced that effective today, March 30, 2020, the service suspension to select APO/FPO ZIP codes has been lifted. USPS customers can once again send mail to the following military mail ZIPs: AE FPO 09204AE FPO 09216AE APO 09706 Additionally, the USPS has received information from international postal services regarding new service interruptions. […]
Estonia, Iceland, and Slovakia Provide Service Disruption Updates
Today, April 2, 2020, the USPS received service disruption updates from Estonia, Iceland, and Slovakia. All three of these countries had previously comminuted service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. International Mail Service Disruptions EstoniaThe Government of Estonia declared a state […]
International Carriers Announce Further Service Disruptions
Today, March 31, 2020, the USPS received communications from international carriers regarding service alterations due to coronavirus. Be advised that USPS packages sent to these locations may be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. BoliviaAgencia Boliviana de Correos has suspended all inbound and outbound mail services […]
Six International Carriers Extend Service Alterations
Today, April 20, 2020, the USPS received communications from six international carriers announcing extensions of existing service alterations and one new service alteration. Be advised that USPS packages sent to these locations may be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. Cayman IslandsThe Cayman Islands Postal Service […]
Nine International Postal Carriers Announce Altered Service Due to Coronavirus
Today, April 7, 2020, nine international postal services announced altered or suspended service due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting global postal networks, visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. Cayman IslandsThe Cayman Islands Postal Service has extended the suspension of all postal operations until April 20, 2020. CuraçaoCpost […]
Ten International Postal Services Announce Altered Service
Today, March 27, 2020, ten international postal services have announced altered service due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting global postal networks, visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. Cape VerdeCorreios de Cabo Verde has advised that serious delays for both inbound and outbound are expected until further notice. […]
Three Additional International Mail Carriers Announce Suspended Services
Today, March 26, 2020, the postal services of India, Ivory Coast, and Zimbabwe have announced service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Maldives Post has announced an extension of its suspension of mail services. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. IndiaThe Department of Posts (India Post) […]
USPS Suspends Priority Mail Express International Service Guarantee to Several Countries
The USPS has suspended the Priority Mail Express International Service guarantee for letters and packages sent several European countries. Due to widespread disruptions of air cargo and trucking delivery in Europe delivery cannot be guaranteed to France, Great Britain, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. The suspension of the Priority Mail Express International Service guarantees announced Feb. 10, […]
Coronavirus Update: International Postal Service Disruptions by Country
Today, March 18, 2020, the USPS has announced additional mail disruptions for international postal services. Six countries have announced the suspension of some or all classes and six have announced disrupted service. Be advised that USPS packages sent to these locations will be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the […]
Coronavirus International Mail Disruptions 3/19/20
Today, March 19, 2020, the USPS has announced several updates from international postal services in regards to mail disruptions due to coronavirus. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the USPS Service Alerts Page. For the latest news about how coronavirus is affecting the mailing and shipping industry see the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. […]
Coronavirus International Mail Disruptions Update 3/17/20
Today, March 17, 2020, the USPS announced that four international postal services have suspended mail services and eight have announced mail disruptions. These service disruptions will affect USPS mail items sent with Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, First-Class Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service. Suspended Mail Services Kuwait Kuwait Postal Sector has […]
Seven International Postal Services Alter Service
The USPS announced today, March 16, 2020, that seven partnering international carriers will be altering their services due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation. USPS packages addressed to the following countries will be affected by the changes in service: Australia Australia Post has suspended written proof of delivery on inbound items until further notice. Austria Austrian […]
USPS Customs Form Changes Starting March 6, 2020
New USPS Customs Declaration Form Policy Starting March 6, 2020, the United States Postal Service will no longer accept handwritten customs declarations forms. Customers sending packages from USPS retail locations on or after March 3 will be required to use PS Form 2976-R, USPS Customs Declarations and Dispatch Note. Packages found with handwritten customs declarations […]