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Royal Mail Europe shipping has restarted with both Royal Mail and Parcelforce once again able to restart services. The services were originally suspended on the 22nd of December.
This means that for those back at work for the first time since Christmas Royal Mail Europe letters and parcels can be despatched again safe in the knowledge that they will leave the UK for Europe. However, be aware that any parcels that cross the channel after the 31st will need additional customs information despite the Free Trade Agreement struck between the UK and the EU.
“Royal Mail and Parcelforce services to Europe have been reopened and are now fully operational. For items posted today, customers should expect a delay up to 2 working days for some countries.”
– Royal Mail
Royal Mail Europe services were temporarily suspended when the French slammed the borders shut due to concerns over a new Coronavirus variant. The 48 hour stoppage caused chaos in Kent with thousands of lorry drivers stranded over Christmas.
Since the border reopened and drivers were once again allowed to cross the channel on condition they had a negative Coronavirus test in the preceding 72 hours, around 15,000 had crossed by Monday. Sadly, they had missed Christmas with their families and many still faced 100s of miles of many hours driving before they reached home in various European countries.
Royal Mail remind customers that they are working with our airline and postal/courier partners across the globe to maintain services, however delays should be expected. Many countries have implemented special measure to combat the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, especially for signature service to maintain social distancing. The number of countries Royal Mail can access is changing daily.
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