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Why Are Shipments Delayed Right Now? Current Logistics Update

Important international delivery notice.

Important International Delivery Notice

Below is the latest overview of active international shipping disruptions that may impact delivery timelines. Some shipments may experience delays due to operational issues outside our control. Our logistics team is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating closely with carriers and fulfillment partners to minimize impact wherever possible.


Quick Summary of Current Shipping Impacts

Region / Country

Disruption Type

Expected Impact

Delay

Status

United States U.S. Gulf Coast Region

Extreme Weather

Transit delays possible

3-5 additional business days

Moderate Delays

United States North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

Power Outage

Transit delays possible

3-5 additional business days

Moderate Delays

United States Texas

Flooding

Transit delays possible

3-5 additional business days

Moderate Delays

United States U.S. Pacific Northwest Region

Wildfires

Transit delays possible

3-5 additional business days

Moderate Delays


Weather-Related Delivery Disruptions

Service Delays Due to Extreme Weather and Unusual Conditions

Announcement Date: July 21, 2026

Extreme weather events and unexpected operational disruptions are affecting sorting, transportation, and delivery operations in several areas across the United States. As a result, packages traveling to or within affected regions may experience delays.

The current service disruptions include:

  1. Tropical Storm Activity – U.S. Gulf Coast Region
    Tropical storm activity in the U.S. Gulf Coast region is impacting delivery operations, resulting in delays for packages destined for Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

  2. Power Outage – Greensboro, North Carolina Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC)
    A power outage at the Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) in Greensboro, North Carolina, is affecting package sorting, transportation, and delivery operations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Customers in these areas may experience delays while operations are being restored.

  3. Flooding – Texas
    Flooding in parts of Texas is disrupting package sorting, transportation, and delivery activities within the state, which may result in delayed shipments.

  4. Wildfires – U.S. Pacific Northwest Region
    Wildfires affecting Washington and Oregon may impact local mail and package sorting, line-haul transportation, and last-mile delivery operations. Packages traveling to these areas may experience delays due to ongoing conditions.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as carriers work to safely resume normal operations. Delivery timelines may vary depending on the severity of the disruption and the location affected.

Expected Delay

  • 3-5 additional business days for shipments to affected areas.


What We Are Doing

Our logistics team is actively working to reduce disruption impacts by:

  • Monitoring affected shipping routes

  • Coordinating with logistics partners and carriers

  • Utilizing alternative logistics hubs where possible

  • Prioritizing delayed shipments

  • Providing updated notices as conditions evolve


What Customers Can Expect

Customers in affected regions may experience:

  • Longer transit times

  • Delayed tracking updates

  • Extended customs processing

  • Temporary transportation slowdowns

Please rest assured that shipments remain in transit and will continue moving as operations stabilize.


Thank You for Your Patience

We understand how important timely delivery is and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during these temporary disruptions. Our team will continue monitoring the situation closely and provide updates as new information becomes available.

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