Therefore, the processing of all letter-post, parcel-post and Express Mail Service (EMS) items will be suspended until sufficient transport capacity becomes available. Registered mail is now deposited in mailboxes, with the exception of registered mail with associated special services. Guatemala:The General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs has advised that, as part of government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is operating with 50% of its normal staff until April 12, 2020 (subject to extension). Barbados UPDATE: Barbados Postal Service has advised that, due to the spike in the number of infections of COVID-19, the Government of Barbados has imposed a nightly curfew from November 15 until December 13, 2021. The processing and delivery of all types of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) will continue to be affected, and Lietuvos patas is unable to guarantee compliance with the usual delivery standards. Further, CTT Correios de Portugal is unable to dispatch postal items to many destinations. These measures will remain in place until further notice. On March 21, 2022, the Postal Service received a notification fromJamaica Post, the designated operator of Jamaica,advising that the Government of Jamaica has lifted the national curfew as of March 18, 2022. Start shipping. On September 21, 2021, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective Friday, July 1, 2022, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of the following services destined toNew Zealand: First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS), International Priority Airmail (IPA) Packets, International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Packets. Revised working shifts/hours will continue to apply across the entire postal network, affecting sorting operations and mail delivery. However, it will not be possible to meet delivery standards for all mail classes. International Service Resumption Notice Effective March 4, 2022. These are likely to have an impact on operations and, consequently, on quality of service for all types of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS). On February 16, 2021, the US Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, postal services will be suspended during this period. Therefore, force majeure will continue to apply. Effective November 27, 2020, the Postal Service will temporarily suspend international mail acceptance to destinations where transportation is unavailable due to widespread cancellations and restrictions into the area. The Postal Service is taking all reasonable measures to minimize impact to our customers. Effective September 3, 2021, the Postal Service will suspend international mail acceptance to destinations where transportation is unavailable due to widespread cancellations and restrictions into the area. International Service Suspension Notice effective February 26, 2021. Germany Prohibited and Restricted Items FedEx Cross Border is unable to ship prohibited and non-approved restricted items on behalf of its customers. At the other end of the scale, the shortest trade lane that's not entirely within Europe is the one that connects Germany with North Africa. On March 2, 2022, the Postal Service received a notification fromPostNord Sverige, the designated operator ofSweden, advising that the measures aimed at limiting the transmission of COVID-19 have now been lifted. Effective Friday, May 7, 2021, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: On April 30, 2021, the Postal Service received notification from AB Lietuvos pastas,designated operator of Lithuania,advising that the Lithuanian Government has extended the full-country lockdown until May 31, 2021, in order to control the spread of the coronavirus. The US Postal Service will temporarily suspend international mail acceptance for certain destinations due to service impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective Friday, July 15, 2022, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: On July 8, 2022, the Postal Service received a notification fromMauritius Post, the designated operator ofMauritius,advising that the Government of Mauritius has lifted the COVID-related restrictions as of July 6, 2022 and all postal operations have resumed as normal. On April 6, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification from Servicios Postales del Per SERPOST S.A,the designated operator of Peru,advising that SERPOST is taking the necessary steps to re-establish service levels and restore normal operations for all types of mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items), including the delivery of mail on the national territory. A partial lockdown is already in place throughout the country, and domestic flights are suspended. On October 4, 2021, the Postal Service received a notification from OPT-PF Fare Rata, the designated operator of French Polynesia, advising that the lockdown has ended as of September 26, 2021. Israel UPDATE: Israel Postal Company has advised that the lockdown announced on January 20, 2021 has now ended. Furthermore, due to the reduced number of outbound flights, transit services (both open and closed) for all categories of mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) remain suspended. The following International Mail Services are experiencing disruptions due to the global pandemic. Effective Friday, March 26, 2021, the Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: International Service Suspension Notice effective March 19, 2021. In addition, effective May 22, 2020, the Postal Service will temporarily suspend international mail acceptance to destinations where transportation is unavailable due to widespread cancellations and restrictions into the area. Customers should expect delays for inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel post and EMS items. We manage all the details of your delivery; all you have to do is place the order. The U.S. Portugal UPDATE: CTT Correios de Portugal has advised that the Portuguese government has extended the general lockdown until at least January 30, 2021. On August 21, 2020, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Shipping times and costs from Germany to United States of America Shipping from Germany Shipping to United States of America 1 Bedroom flat Shipping costs by air 4,238 - 4,685 Shipping costs by sea 2,225 - 2,460 3 Bedroom house Shipping costs by air N/A Shipping costs by sea 3,423 - 3,784 5 Bedroom house Shipping costs by air N/A Owing to the suspension of air services to a number of international destinations, Pota Romn is facing difficulties sending international postal items, and delays are to be expected for all types of inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. Here are key factors for each mode: FCL Sea Freight from Germany to the US FCL, or full container load, means your goods fill an entire container, either 20' or 40' long. Mongol Post is temporarily closing its international mail center until April 1. The delivery will be attempted again once the quarantine is over. While every effort will be made to provide services as usual, some variation in service delivery standards, may be experienced. In addition, although the situation is returning to normal, for safety reasons, all inbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items requiring signature on delivery remains suspended and the previous established procedure to leave the item at the door after being scanned and photographed to ensure that delivery has been made, and if possible, record the name of the addressee, continues. While the lockdown is in place, postal services will continue to operate with a reduced workforce under certain restrictions in order to minimize contact between people. Post offices will remain open in general, but will be closed on Saturdays; For domestic and inbound international items that would normally require a signature, the mail carrier will sign for delivery in place of the customer (but in the customers presence); bpost is no longer able to guarantee delivery times, standard rules for signature on delivery, or availability of tracking data for shipments. For these items the addressee will be contacted by telephone if possible before attempted delivery. The required number of customs declarations depends on the country. The processing and delivery of all types of inbound and outbound mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) will continue to be affected, and Lietuvos patas is unable to guarantee compliance with the usual delivery standards. As a result, force majeure continues to apply, with an impact on quality of service for all types of mail, including inbound and outbound letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. South Africa UPDATE:South African Post Office Ltd. has advised that, due to a second wave of COVID-19, the lockdown has been adjusted to level 3 countrywide until January 15, 2021. Australia UPDATE:Australia Post has advised that, for reasons relating to COVID-19, the Sydney office of exchange will be closed up to 48 hours for deep cleaning to ensure the safety of our staff and others. Effective August 7, 2020, the Postal Service will temporarily suspend international mail acceptance to destinations where transportation is unavailable due to widespread cancellations and restrictions into the area. The situation of force majeure is extended until further notice. Mali UPDATE: La Poste du Mali has advised that normal postal services have resumed as of Wednesday, August 5, 2020. International Service Resumption Notice effective August 7, 2020.