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Nov222020NOCOMMENTS
SA Post Office Publishes New List of Mailing Service Countries

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SA Post Office Publishes New List of Mailing Service Countries

South Africa Post Office has revised the list of mailing services for the following countries in response to strict COVID-19 restrictions. Here is the SAPO Mailing Service Countries.

SAPO Mailing Service Countries: The changes were made in response to stricter lockdown rules introduced in some countries as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe.

The changes were made in response to stricter lockdown rules introduced in some countries as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe. SAPO Mailing Service Countries – Check before sending your mails to the countries around the world.

“This means that transport connections to and from the affected countries are no longer available,” said the SAPO in a statement on Wednesday.”

SAPO has since identified 25 countries which postal services are currently available:

Argentina
Brazil
Canada
China
Czech Republic
France
Great Britain
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Singapore
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United States of America

SAPO advised customers not to mail items to countries that are not on the list as SAPO Mailing Service Countries.

“If, however, an article has been posted to a country where the mail service is not available, it will be kept safely and dispatched immediately once transport connections become available,” it said.

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Sep022020NOCOMMENTS
FedEx Notification Delay in package retrieval of import shipments at Mumbai Airport, India

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FedEx: Delay in package retrieval of import shipments at Mumbai Airport

Delay in package retrieval of import shipments at Mumbai Airport, India as notified by FedEx India.

Message from: Suvendu Choudhury, Managing Director – Gateway Operations, India. FedEx Express

Import shipments arriving at the Common User Express Terminal at Mumbai Airport are experiencing delays. The delay is due to a change in the custodian management at the facility.

We remain committed to the service we provide to our customers and are working closely with the authorities to clear and deliver the affected shipments as soon as we can.

Delay in package retrieval of import shipments at Mumbai may increase the delivery time of the shipments to end customers.

For further details, please reach out to your FedEx Express sales representative. Connect with FedEx for any query on their email – india@fedex.com else you can call on Monday – Saturday: 9.00 AM to 9.00PM 1800 209 6161 / 1800 22 6161 for International services or 1800 419 4343 for Domestic services. In case the toll free numbers are inaccessible, please call 022 25714444

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FedEx Corporation is an American multinational delivery services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The name “FedEx” is a syllabic abbreviation of the name of the company’s original air division, Federal Express, which was used from 1973 until 2000. The company is known for its overnight shipping service and pioneering a system that could track packages and provide real-time updates on package location, a feature that has now been implemented by most other carrier services. FedEx is also one of the top contractors of the US government.

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May222020NOCOMMENTS
Amendment in the export policy of face masks from India

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Amendment in the export policy of face masks from India

COVID-19 Notification: Amendment in the export policy of face masks from India.

Message from: Suvendu Choudhury, Managing Director – Gateway Operations, India. FedEx Express

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Government of India, has issued further amendment to the export policy prohibiting the export of all masks from India. As per the amended notification, non-medical or non-surgical masks made of cotton, silk, wool or knitted fabric are exempted and will be allowed for export.

All other types of masks falling under any ITC HS code, including the HS codes mentioned below, will continue to remain prohibited for export.

The notification (6/2015-2020 dated May 16, 2020) is attached for reference.

The list of items prohibited for export is as below:

ITC HS Codes Description Revised/Amended
Policy
ex392690
ex621790
ex630790
ex901890
ex9020		 All masks except non-medical or non-surgical masks (cotton, silk, wool or knitted) Prohibited

For further details, please reach out to your FedEx Express Sales Representative.

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May082020NOCOMMENTS
COVID-19 Notification: FedEx suspends domestic and international pick-up and delivery services in India

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COVID-19 Notification: FedEx and TNT reinstate door-to-door pickup and delivery services in India

COVID-19 Notification: FedEx and TNT reinstate door-to-door pickup and delivery services in India. FedEx reinstate pickup and delivery services in India.

Message from: Mohamad Sayegh, Vice President – Operations, India. FedEx Express

Dear Customer,

As India adjusts to the impact of COVID-19 and takes steps to come out of the lockdown, FedEx continues to deliver for you and your customers. We are committed to the communities we serve and in these uncertain times, we continue to mobilize our network to deliver much-needed goods and services to keep the global supply chain moving.

In line with the applicable regulations, effective immediately, FedEx Express and TNT have reinstated door-to-door pickup and delivery services to select postal codes across key cities in India for both domestic and international services.

As the situation on ground continues to be dynamic in terms of restrictions and containment zones identified by the local authorities, please note:

  • The revised cut-off time for scheduling a same day pickup via FedEx/TNT toll free is 1:00 p.m. and the cut-off for shipment pickup from your location by a FedEx courier is 5:00 p.m.
  • Prior to finalizing your shipment on our online tools, please call FedEx/TNT toll free or write to india@fedex.com to check if the postal code in India is currently serviceable
  • Reach out to your FedEx sales representative in case you send shipments on a regular schedule to plan ahead and to save time by avoiding making individual pickup requests
  • Please ensure that your recipient location is open and accessible to accept the delivery of your shipment at destination
  • Please visit the site dedicated to the latest information on how we’re responding to this very dynamic situation

Should you have any concern regarding health and safety, please note that we do not require you to physically sign for most deliveries and are taking recommended precautions in terms of social distancing, regular disinfection of facilities and personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and movement restrictions within India and across the world, you may experience extended transit times and clearance delays at destination. We have temporarily suspended Money-Back Guarantee (MBG) and restricted Collect on Delivery (COD) shipments and Hard Copy Proof of Delivery (HPOD) until further notice. A temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express international parcel, freight and domestic shipments continues to be applicable.

Please visit fedex.com/in to check the status of your shipments or call FedEx international customer service at 1800 209 6161 / 1800 22 6161 and domestic customer service 1800 419 4343 from Monday to Saturday, 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

We’re open for business and here to help. We will continue to operate to and from impacted areas as local conditions and restrictions allow as well as adhere to all regulations and guidelines from government authorities related to containment of the virus.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Apr022020NOCOMMENTS
COVID-19 Notification 25-March-2020 Aramex India Service Notice

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COVID-19 Notification 25-March-2020: Aramex India Service Notice

COVID-19 Notification 25-March-2020: Aramex India Service Notice, Temporary suspension of Aramex international pick-up and delivery services in India amid lock down due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Message from: Percy Avari, General Manager – Aramex India.

Dear Aramex Customer,

As you are aware, the Government of India has put into effect measures to safeguard the population against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures include placing nationwide lockdown until 14th April 2020, suspending domestic travel, trains and other public transport and shutting down manufacturing facilities and non-essential retail.

As such, we too have taken the decision to temporarily suspend all our services in India. We will keep a close watch of the situation, and we will stay in close contact with governments and other relevant authorities. We will, of course, continue to keep you well informed of any updates on our operations and the resumption of our services.

While our services are temporarily halted, all shipments that have been already picked up are currently being processed to connect to nearest global hub and onforwarded for delivery, however we expect there will be some delays in the service due to the current situation, which is beyond Aramex’s control.

Please rest assured that your customer relationship manager will remain a phone call away. Our teams continue to work from the safety of their homes, to answer questions and support you during these unprecedented times.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank members of your families that are medical workers, pharmacists or on the front lines of the fight against the global pandemic for their efforts.

Stay safe!

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Mar312020NOCOMMENTS
COVID-19 Notification 30-March-2020 Australia Post helping to keep Australia connected

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COVID-19 Notification 30-March-2020: Australia Post helping to keep Australia connected

COVID-19 Notification 30-March-2020: Australia Post is helping to keep Australia connected.

Email from: Team Australia Post

Dear,

Although the situation in Australia is evolving rapidly, at Australia Post we’re determined to do everything we can to keep delivering for our communities.

Post offices are still open for business across the country providing sending and receiving, retail and banking services. Any changes due to the ongoing impacts are available in our important updates section on our website.

Our post offices have implemented social distancing protocols to increase your safety, and other measures are coming soon to improve hygiene and reduce risks.

Our army of posties and drivers are still out across Australia trying their hardest to deliver parcels first time and providing contact-less doorstep delivery. We know you love to greet them and have a chat, but to help us all, please remember we need to do this from a distance now.

To make things easier, many of our customers have also signed up for our free 24/7 Parcel Lockers which can be found at 400 locations across the country. By creating a MyPost account, you’ll get this flexibility and other services. Please click here for more details.

To help the most vulnerable in our community, we’ve partnered with Woolworths to deliver “Woolworths Basics Box” of groceries across the country. Each box contains meals, snacks and essential items for those in genuine need and will give them a helping hand in these difficult times. Please click here or visit woolworths.com.au/shop/page/woolworths-basics-box for more information.

We’ve also launched our Pharmacy Home Delivery Service to support vulnerable members of the community and those in self-isolation, so they can have ongoing access to essential medications. Pharmacies can offer free delivery on prescriptions to their customers so speak to your pharmacy to see if you or a family member qualifies for this service.

Along with the other essential services operating at this critical time, we’re proud to be delivering for Australia.

Stay safe,

Your team at Australia Post.

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Mar312020NOCOMMENTS
COVID-19 Notification: FedEx suspends domestic and international pick-up and delivery services in India

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COVID-19 Notification: Update on the temporary suspension of FedEx services in India

COVID-19 Notification 30-March-2020: Update on the temporary suspension of FedEx services in India amid lock down due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Message from: Mohamad Sayegh, Vice President – Operations, India. FedEx Express

Dear Customer,

Effective March 30, 2020, FedEx Express will operate services to select postal codes across key cities in India. We’re continuing to make critical connections around the globe with our scheduled weekly flights to and from India, delivering strength to people and communities in need.

Where possible, FedEx will prioritize and support pickup, clearance and delivery of essential, critical COVID-19 related items and pharmaceutical shipments (testing kits, medicines, medical devices and bulk drugs/intermediaries) for both international and domestic services as allowed by the Government of India and local authorities. Please ensure the integrity of your temperature-sensitive shipment at origin owing to extended transit times and clearance delays at destination.

We continue to offer FedEx services as below:

  • Outbound Services
    FedEx continues to operate international scheduled cargo flights from the three FedEx gateways in India – Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. FedEx will move shipments that are customs cleared and dropped off at the three gateways by your Customs Handling Agent (CHA).
  • Inbound Services
    For high value (greater than USD 1,500) cargo import shipments arriving into India, please use Broker Select Option (BSO). FedEx will issue a Delivery Order (DO) to your broker and it is the responsibility of the broker to customs clear at the three FedEx gateways (Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru) and deliver the shipment.FedEx continues to clear low value (less than USD 1,500) courier import shipments to India. Due to current restrictions, door to door delivery service is suspended. The consignee will be responsible for scheduling a time to collect the shipment from select FedEx locations by calling FedEx international customer care.
  • Domestic Services within India
    FedEx will support pickup and delivery of essential and critical shipments as per Government of India and local authority directives.

We are closely monitoring the situation and making adjustments to our operations as needed. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help support your business during this difficult time.

If you have any questions, please visit fedex.com/in to check the status of your shipments or call FedEx international customer service at 1800 209 6161 / 1800 22 6161 and domestic customer service 1800 419 4343 from Monday – Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

We wish you well and hope you and your family remain healthy and safe.

About FedEx:

FedEx Corporation is an American multinational delivery services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The name “FedEx” is a syllabic abbreviation of the name of the company’s original air division, Federal Express, which was used from 1973 until 2000. The company is known for its overnight shipping service and pioneering a system that could track packages and provide real-time updates on package location, a feature that has now been implemented by most other carrier services. FedEx is also one of the top contractors of the US government.

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Mar242020NOCOMMENTS
COVID-19 Notification: FedEx suspends domestic and international pick-up and delivery services in India

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COVID-19 Notification: FedEx temporarily suspends pick-up and delivery services in India

COVID-19 Notification: Temporary suspension of FedEx domestic and international pick-up and delivery services in India amid lock down due to COVID-19 pandemic

Message from: Mohamad Sayegh, Vice President – Operations, India. FedEx Express

Dear Customer,

Effective March 24, 2020, FedEx Express and TNT have temporarily and partially suspended pick-up and delivery for domestic and international to and from India, until further notice. The service suspension is in response to the Government of India directives on the closure of offices, establishments, and public transportation in key cities of India to contain COVID-19.

Where possible, we will continue to move critical and life-saving medical shipments to and from India, including COVID-19 related items – testing kits, medicines, medical devices and bulk drugs/intermediaries for pharmaceuticals.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and will resume our normal operations as soon as the circumstances allow.

FedEx is adhering to all regulations and guidelines from government authorities related to the containment of COVID-19, and we are taking recommended precautions in terms of the health and safety of our team members and customers. With new restrictions and limitations coming out daily to help contain the spread of the virus, we’ve created a site dedicated to the latest information on how we’re responding to this very dynamic situation.

Please visit fedex.com/in or TNT.com to check the status of your shipments.

Thank you for your understanding.

About FedEx:

FedEx Corporation is an American multinational delivery services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The name “FedEx” is a syllabic abbreviation of the name of the company’s original air division, Federal Express, which was used from 1973 until 2000. The company is known for its overnight shipping service and pioneering a system that could track packages and provide real-time updates on package location, a feature that has now been implemented by most other carrier services. FedEx is also one of the top contractors of the US government.

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