Belgium – Heavy snowfalls

bpost, wishes to inform other Union member countries and their designated operators that it has been experiencing significant operational difficulties for several days, owing to adverse weather conditions (heavy snowfall).

Several warnings were issued throughout Belgium on 17 and 18 January 2024, including a red alert on 18 January. In particular, there are prohibitions on the circulation of heavy goods traffic, causing major disruption to the entire postal supply chain.

As a result, delays are to be expected in the transportation, collection and delivery of letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items.