Global Service Update 25th August

Europe

  • Tajikistan : Due to Tajikistan’s government decision, the Law “On licensing of certain types of activities” came into force in a new version, according to which express delivery service is subject to licensing. As a result, all services in Tajikistan has been suspended until further notice.
    Pick- up services will not be available as of 7th June, while delivery of inbound shipments will be suspended as of 8th June and until further notice.
  • Italy : Due to earthquake in the area of Ischia, near Naples, the area is restricted for security reasons. Service
    delays are expected to postcodes 80070 to 80077.
  • France : Texworld Exhibition – Le Bourget 93 from 18th – 21st September, DHL will not have access to the
    exhibition site. Service delays are expected.

Asia Pacific

  • China : Xiamen will be the host city of BRICS summit from 3rd – 5th September, the local government
    authorities have imposed strict security measures from 21st August – 6th September, service delays are
    expected .

Middle East and North Africa

  • Qatar : Due to diplomatic dispute between the governments of UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the land, air and sea borders between UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia will be closed to Qatar from 6th June.
    Contingencies are in placed. Service delays of + 1 day are expected
  • Saudi Arabia : Due to congestion and limited access in Makkah and Madinah area during the annual Hajj
    pilgrimage, service delays are expected from 27th August – 14th September.

Sub Saharan Africa

  • Nothing to Report

Americas

  • Nothing to Report