Pricing & Classification DMM Advisory
April 30, 2020
International Service Impact: Alternate Transport – Second Air to Sea Diversion in Effect
On April 27, 2020, a second sea transport departed with volume from the Chicago, JFK, and Miami International Service Centers and is estimated to arrive at the Rotterdam (Netherlands) port on May 15, 2020. Sea route arrival dates are not exact and may vary depending on weather related events and queuing at port of arrival. The vessel is carrying 6,382 receptacles in six (6) containers weighing 33,593 kilograms. It is serving mail destined to:
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- Hungary
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland (Geneva and Zurich)
When calculating estimated delivery times, additional days required for unloading, customs clearance and road transit should be considered. The table below outlines a typical sea transit delivery cycle that begins upon arrival to the destined port:
| Rotterdam Port | Rotterdam Port | Rotterdam Port | Den Hague OE | Den Hague OE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 Days | 2 Days | 1 Day | 2-3 Days | 1-4 Days |
OE – Office of Exchange
This transportation alternative will be used for the following mail classes; Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®), and M-Bag® items.
Alternate transit options will remain in effect until sufficient air transportation capacity becomes available.
The Postal Service™ is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to update customers until the situation returns to normal. Please visit our International Service Alerts page for the most up to date information: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/?utm_source=residential&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=res_to_intl