Bpost strike blocks Brussels parcel deliveries in fourth week
Pickets have blocked all Bpost distribution centres in Brussels as the strike enters its fourth week. The announced working-hours agreement proved premature.
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The PostCompare blog: page 6
News on postage, customs and couriers in Ireland, and practical guides for anyone posting parcels or selling online from here.
Canada Post plans community mailbox switch for 136,000 addresses
Canada Post plans to begin converting approximately 136,000 addresses to community mailboxes in late 2026 and early 2027.
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DPD suspends Irish services on 11 April over fuel protests
DPD says it will temporarily suspend services in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday 11 April. An Post has warned of disruption, while UPS reports limited disruption and delays.
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Amazon adds 1.5% fulfilment surcharge in Ireland from 17 April
Irish sellers using Fulfilment by Amazon face an extra charge from 17 April. Amazon says the surcharge averages 5 cent per item for its fulfilment shipments within the EU.
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EU customs reform makes online platforms responsible for duties
Online platforms selling into the EU will become responsible for duties and product safety. For Irish shoppers ordering from outside the EU, the package also includes a €3 duty on parcels valued below €150 from July and a handling fee by November.
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Irish businesses sold over seven million items in Amazon.ie’s first year
Amazon’s Irish site launched in March 2025. Its anniversary figures cover Irish business sales and exports, with over €180 million in export sales.
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An Post announces UK Direct for three-day parcels to Britain
Irish businesses can register with An Post for UK Direct. The service combines pre-cleared UK customs with tracked delivery by Royal Mail within three days and an integrated returns service.
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Royal Mail stamps rise to £1.80 from 7 April 2026
People posting with Royal Mail will pay 10p more for a first class stamp and 4p more for second class. Delivery targets also fall in April.
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An Post plans 300 delivery hires as parcel volumes rise
An Post plans to hire 300 more delivery staff nationwide. It has opened a parcel processing facility in Cheeverstown as January and February volumes run almost 50% above a year earlier.
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Canada Post and union agree to no strike or lockout during ratification
Canada Post and the postal workers' union have finalised tentative agreements. Both sides have promised no strike or lockout while members vote, covering the ratification period for parcels handled by Canada Post.
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News · UK and Northern Ireland
UK Christmas postal delays affected 16 million people
Citizens Advice says UK postal delays over Christmas 2025 were the worst in five years. Royal Mail issued 92 warnings about postcodes facing delayed or disrupted services.
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EU low-value parcel imports hit 5.8 billion as €3 fee approaches
The European Commission says low-value parcel imports rose 26% in 2025. The EU plans a €3 fee on low-value parcels from July before the planned end of the customs duty exemption.
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