Service Update: Middle East Shipping Suspension & Global Delivery Delays

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Middle East Shipping Suspension & Global Service Disruptions

Due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, all shipping services to the region have been temporarily suspended as of March 3, 2026.

To ensure your packages remain safe and do not become stuck in transit, we have disabled checkout options for the following destinations:

  • Affected Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bahrain, Jordan, and Lebanon.


Impact on Surrounding Regions (Europe & Africa)

Flight cancellations and route disruptions are also causing severe cargo congestion for shipments transiting through or near the Middle East. You should expect significant delivery delays for the following areas:

  • Europe Region: Ireland, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Georgia, Czech Republic, Norway, Hungary, Bulgaria, etc.

  • Africa Region: Algeria, Angola, Uganda, Ghana, Zambia, Sudan, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique, etc.


Important Information for Current Shipments

  • Potential Returns: Depending on how the situation evolves, some accepted mail items may need to be returned to the sender.

  • Package Retrieval: If your item has already been posted but has not yet cleared the International Mail Exchange Office, you may request a retrieval. Please note that a handling fee may apply.

  • Inbound Shipments: Please be aware that mail sent from these regions to Japan is also subject to delays.

We sincerely apologize for these disruptions and will re-enable shipping options as soon as normal service resumes.

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