Post Office Suspends Some US Mail Shipments

The Bermuda Post Office has temporarily suspended “mail shipments to the United States containing goods now subject to U.S. Customs Import Duty.” A Government spokesperson said, “Effective Friday, August 29, 2025, the Bermuda Post Office joins countries including the UK, Canada, India, France, Spain, and those from the Caribbean in …

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Research project to take closer look at island postal services

A NEW research project will be launched to explore people’s experiences of the postal service in Scotland’s islands. The project is being led by Consumer Scotland, an organisation established by the Scottish Parliament to advocate on behalf of consumers. Figures released by Consumer Scotland earlier this year showed that 29 …

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Global Mail to the US Hits Pause — Government Ends Duty-Free ‘Loophole,’ Carriers Suspend Parcels — What Happens to Your Orders

On August 29, 2025, global mail services will hit pause after the government ended its long-standing duty-free “de minimis” loophole. Due to this change, major postal carriers have been forced to suspend U.S.-bound parcels. Millions of consumers are now unsure about their online orders as a result of this. What’s …

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| CTT | Correios de Portugal temporarily suspends shipments to the United States – PortugalPortuguese American Journal

Posted on 26 August 2025. Correios de Portugal (CTT) announced today the temporary suspension of parcel shipments and postal items containing goods to the United States, including Puerto Rico and other US territories. The decision by CTT aligns with similar measures announced by postal operators across Europe, Asia, and Australia, …

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