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 |
Israel | Geopolitical disruption | Shipping unavailable | N/A | Suspended |
United Arab Emirates | Geopolitical disruption | Shipping unavailable | N/A | Suspended |
Europe & UK Routes | Middle East logistics disruption | First-leg transportation delays | 3–5 business days | Major Delays |
Germany | Belgium nationwide strike / Liège Airport disruption | Delivery delays | 1–3 business days | Moderate Delays |
France | Belgium nationwide strike / Automated sorting issue | Delivery delays | 1–3 business days | Moderate Delays |
Italy | Belgium strike / Nationwide union strikes | Delivery delays & slower tracking updates | 1–3 business days | Moderate Delays |
Spain | Madrid Airport customs maintenance | Customs processing delays | 1–2 business days | Moderate Delays |
Portugal | Madrid Airport customs maintenance | Customs processing delays | 1–2 business days | Moderate Delays |
United States | Blizzard disruptions / Memorial Day holiday | Transportation & final-mile delays | Varies by region | Moderate Delays |
Canada | Blizzard disruptions / Public holidays | Customs & transportation delays | 2–3 business days | Moderate Delays |
Mexico | Regional weather monitoring | Minor delivery delays possible | Minimal | Monitoring |
Ireland | Fuel price protests | Transportation disruptions | Varies | Moderate Delays |
Belgium | Postal & nationwide strikes | Delivery & transit delays | Varies | Moderate Delays |
Netherlands | Belgium nationwide strike | Transit delays possible | Varies | Monitoring |
Switzerland | Belgium nationwide strike | Transit delays possible | Varies | Monitoring |
Temporary Shipping Suspensions
Israel & United Arab Emirates
Announcement Date: March 3, 2026
Due to ongoing geopolitical developments affecting international logistics networks, shipping to Israel and the United Arab Emirates is temporarily suspended.
What This Means
New orders cannot currently be shipped to these destinations
Restrictions are being enforced by international logistics providers and carriers
Shipping services will resume once routes reopen
Airport, Customs & Logistics Delays
Spain & Portugal – Madrid Airport Customs Delays
Announcement Date: March 12, 2026
Ongoing maintenance at Madrid Airport is impacting customs clearance for shipments entering Spain and Portugal.
Expected Impact
Longer customs inspection queues
Slower processing times
Approximately 1–2 additional business days in transit
Europe & UK Routes – Logistics Delay Notice
Announcement Date: March 25, 2026
Due to disruptions affecting China–Europe and UK shipping lanes, deliveries may experience delays during the first transportation leg.
Expected Delay
Approximately 3–5 additional business days
Affected regions may experience:
Slower tracking updates
Extended transit times through logistics hubs
Weather-Related Delivery Disruptions
United States – Blizzard Impact
Announcement Date: March 17, 2026
Severe winter weather conditions are impacting logistics operations across several US regions.
Affected Areas
Washington, Idaho
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska
Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin
Indiana, Ohio
Expected Impact
Transportation disruptions
Delays in last-mile delivery
Temporary service slowdowns
Canada – Blizzard Warning
Announcement Date: March 17, 2026
An Orange Blizzard Warning remains active across parts of Canada.
Affected Areas
Ontario
Sudbury
Sault Ste. Marie
North Bay
Timmins
Manitoulin Island
Quebec
Rouyn-Noranda
Val-d'Or
Abitibi region
Expected Impact
Hazardous road conditions
Long-haul transportation delays
Slower final-mile delivery
Mexico – Regional Weather Monitoring
Announcement Date: March 17, 2026
Some regions in Mexico may experience minor delivery delays due to weather and transportation conditions. No major disruptions are currently confirmed, and the situation continues to be monitored closely.
Holiday Shipping Delay Notices
United Kingdom – Easter Holiday
Announcement Date: April 3, 2026
Delivery operations in the UK will be temporarily reduced from April 3–6, 2026 due to the Easter holiday period.
Expected Delay
Approximately 2–3 business days
Canada – Good Friday
Announcement Date: April 3, 2026
Processing times in Canada may be impacted due to the Good Friday public holiday.
Expected Delay
Approximately 2–3 business days
Canada – Victoria Day
Holiday Date: May 18, 2026
Customs clearance and final-mile delivery operations may be delayed during the Victoria Day public holiday period.
United States – Memorial Day
Holiday Date: May 25, 2026
Customs processing and final delivery operations may experience temporary delays due to Memorial Day observances.
Strike & Protest-Related Delivery Delays
France – Automated Sorting Equipment Issue
Announcement Date: April 14, 2026
GOFO, a French delivery service provider, is currently experiencing automated sorting equipment malfunctions at major distribution centers.
Expected Impact
Manual parcel sorting
Reduced processing efficiency
Delivery delays and backlog accumulation
Ireland – Fuel Price Protests
Announcement Date: April 14, 2026
Nationwide fuel protests are disrupting transportation and logistics networks across Ireland.
Expected Impact
Road and port disruptions
Slower transit times
Delivery delays nationwide
Belgium – Postal & Nationwide Strikes
Announcement Dates: April 14 & May 12, 2026
Postal strikes and nationwide labor actions in Belgium are impacting cargo terminal pickup and transportation operations.
Affected Countries
Belgium
Germany
France
Italy
Netherlands
Switzerland
Expected Impact
Slower transit movement
Delivery delays
Delayed tracking updates
Italy – Nationwide Union Strikes
Announcement Date: May 15, 2026
Two nationwide strikes are expected to impact delivery operations across Italy.
Strike Dates
Friday, May 15, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
Expected Impact
Delayed package scanning
Slower tracking updates
Delivery delays
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.