Jan 30, 2020
Impact of Coronavirus in Mainland China and Hong Kong
The Universal Postal Union has provided the following messages from the posts of mainland China (China Post) and Hong Kong (Hongkong...
Jan 27, 2020
U.S. Government Report on Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans has issued “Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and...
Jan 24, 2020
Leaders in Logistics Conference Set for June 23-24
The Leaders in Logistics: Post and Parcel North America conference (formerly known as PostalVision 2020) is scheduled for June 23 and 24...
Jan 24, 2020
U.S. Postal Rates Rise on January 26
The U.S. Postal Service will implement a price change effective January 26, 2020, which will affect all mail classes and special...
Jan 21, 2020
One World Express and Whistl to Partner on Service into UK
IMAG member One World Express will partner with Whistl to offer Insight, a semi-tracked postal service from 220 countries into the UK,...
Jan 19, 2020
Brazilian Customs Authority: Tax ID Required on International Orders and Shipments
As of January 1, 2020, the Brazilian Custom Authority requires that all international orders and consignments have an identification of...
Jan 10, 2020
Norway: Changes Affecting Low-value Goods Imported into the Country
The government of Norway recently announced changes to the assessment of Value Added Tax (VAT) and customs duties/taxes/fees on low value...
Jan 10, 2020
Australian Bushfires Take Toll on Deliveries
The following update, via the Universal Postal Union, describes the impact of Australian fires on mail collection and delivery. Emergency...
Jan 6, 2020
PMG Brennan to Delay Retirement
Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan has agreed to delay her retirement date in order to facilitate the search and transition process, the...
