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30 August 2012
Russia – Typhoon
Russian Post has advised that deliveries of EMS items may be delayed due to Typhoon “Bolaven” in Russia’s Far East in the following postcode areas since 29 August 2012: 675000–676870; 679000–679510; 690000–692943; 693000–694920
24 August 2012
Australia – Mooncake
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of Australia had reminded that mooncake should not be mailed to Australia as they will slow down processing of mail, and will be destroyed.
17 August 2012
Great Britain – Lithium Batteries
The designated operator of Great Britain, Royal Mail, has advised that transporting of lithium batteries through the post is prohibited due to recent fire incident at Heathrow airport distribution centre.
17 August 2012
Hong Kong – Typhoon
Hong Kong Post has informed that normal shuttle run for conveying midnight process items have been affected by typhoon attack on 16 August.
16 August 2012
Ukraine – Prohibited Goods, Import Duty and VAT
The designated operator of Ukraine, State Enterprise of Special Post, has prohibited the following goods in EMS items addressed to Ukraine with effect from 1 June 2012:
Used goods that are unclean and pose a possible hazard for postal employees: Clothes, footwear, etc.
Goods that fall into the categories listed in Section Notes 1–24 of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (except foodstuffs weighing less than 10 kg in total and packed in their original packing).
Goods prohibited from conveyance by post under the Acts of the Universal Postal Union.
Goods in EMS items whose total invoiced (customs) value exceeds 300 EUR will be subject to a 10% import duty and a 20% VAT. The assessment base is part of the total invoiced (customs) value exceeding 300 EUR.
16 August 2012
Malaysia – Local Holidays
Pos Malaysia International has advised that there will be a delay in the delivery of mail, parcels and EMS items to Malaysia from 18 to 21 August due to Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid El Fitri) public holidays.
16 August 2012
Philippines – Local Holidays
Quantium Solutions Philipines office is closed due to local holidays:
20 August (Monday) – Eid’l Fitr
21 August (Tuesday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
27 August (Monday) – National Heroes Day Operations will maintain minimum manpower to cater to International Mailroom clients.
7 August 2012
Manila - Flooding
Metro Manila and its surrounding provinces are experiencing heavy rain and flooding.
Government has suspended today classes in all levels and government offices.
Quantium Solutions Philippines will maintain skeletal manpower but may totally close should the situation worsen.
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