Australia international mail suspension
You're referring to the recent suspension of international mail services by Australia Post.
On January 28, 2022, Australia Post announced that it would be suspending its international mail services due to a significant increase in demand and a shortage of international airfreight capacity. This decision was made to ensure that Australia Post can continue to provide reliable and efficient domestic mail services to its customers.
The suspension affects all international mail services, including:
- International airmail: This includes mail sent to destinations outside of Australia, such as the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific.
- International surface mail: This includes mail sent to destinations outside of Australia via surface transport, such as by ship or truck.
The suspension does not affect domestic mail services within Australia, which will continue to operate as normal.
Australia Post has advised that it will review the situation regularly and will resume international mail services as soon as possible. In the meantime, customers can use alternative services, such as courier companies or online shipping platforms, to send international mail.
It's worth noting that this suspension is not unique to Australia Post, as many postal services around the world are facing similar challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and increased demand for online shopping.