Posts in ‘General’

Sending Parcels to Zimbabwe? Customs clearance delays occurring

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Please note that delays are occurring with Customs clearance of dutiable items in Zimbabwe due to ZIMRA system problems. There is a backlog of uncleared goods going back to Christmas. This problem has affected all couriers and clearing agents. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. Like us on Facebook Send a parcel to the UK or anywhere [...]

A reminder that all shipment invoices must have a correct description of the goods

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Austria : Belgium : Bulgaria : Switzerland : Cyprus : Czech Republic : Germany : Denmark : Estonia : Spain : Finland : France : United Kingdom : Greece : Hungary : Ireland : Italy : Liechtenstein : Lithuania : Luxembourg : Latvia : Monaco : Malta : Netherlands : Norway : Poland : Portugal [...]

Sending Parcels to Australia? Service delays expected due severe weather conditions

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Delays may be expected due to heavy rain and flooding in South-East Queensland and New South Wales. Some regions are inaccessible. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. Like us on Facebook Send a parcel to the UK or anywhere in the world at SendingParcels.com

Sending Parcels to China? Services affected due to Chinese New Year

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China will be observing a 7-day public holiday to celebrate the Chinese New Year from January 22, 2012 (Sunday) to January 28, 2012 (Saturday) inclusive. UPS will be closed from January 22 to January 26, 2012. Normal pickup service and delivery on request will be available in the following major metropolitan cities from January 27 [...]

Sending Parcels to Pakistan? Shipments are being closely checked by Customs

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Please note that Pakistan Customs are checking shipments closely and specifically checking if the shipper has stated documents only, when in fact goods are included. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. Like us on Facebook Send a parcel to the UK or anywhere in the world at SendingParcels.com

Sending a gift to Cyprus? Shipments affected due to 12-hour strike

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A 12 hour strike has been advised by Cyprus Air Traffic Controllers from 0700-1900 Today, Thursday 15 December 2011, and will affect all inbound and outbound flights to and from Larnaca International Airport. Affected shipments will have exception code-RY-entered for all packages that will not make service (inbound and outbound). Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. [...]

Sending Parcels to Faroe Islands? Delays in shipments over festive period

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Please note that due to Christmas, Atlantic Airways, who operate service to Faroe Islands do not fly between Thursday 22 December and Tuesday 26 December 2011 inclusive. All shipments to the Faroe Islands within this period, will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark until after the festive period. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. Like us on Facebook [...]

Sending Parcels to the United States? Severe weather is affecting areas of New Mexico

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Severe weather is affecting UPS service in areas of New Mexico. UPS is committed to making every effort to provide service to all areas where conditions permit safe access. We are closely monitoring local areas to ensure service resumes as soon as conditions permit. No pickups or deliveries are being made in the Postal codes [...]

Sending a Package to Germany? Expected delays dues to international conference

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Delays may be expected due to an international conference on 5th December 2011. High security measures will be in effect and streets will be closed. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. Like us on Facebook Send a parcel to the UK or anywhere in the world at SendingParcels.com

Sending Parcels to Greece? Expected delays due to general strike

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Delays may be expected due to announced general strike action by several unions. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates. Like us on Facebook Send a parcel to the UK or anywhere in the world at SendingParcels.com