Bpost’s strike has entered its fourth week, with pickets blocking all Brussels distribution centres, according to VRT NWS. If Bpost handles delivery of your parcel from Ireland to Brussels, the blockage affects its onward delivery.
At a glance
- What changes
- All Brussels distribution centres blocked
- Who it affects
- Parcels delivered through Bpost in Brussels
- Agreement
- Announcement proved premature
- What to do
- Check who handles delivery in Belgium
On this page
Brussels distribution centres are blocked
VRT NWS reports that pickets have blocked access to every Bpost distribution centre in Brussels. The strike has entered its fourth week.
Check the delivery arrangements for your service before posting to Brussels. Look for the operator responsible for handing the parcel to your recipient, as well as the carrier accepting it in Ireland.
The agreement announcement proved premature
Bpost announced an agreement with unions on working hours, but VRT NWS says that announcement proved premature. Access to the Brussels centres remained blocked.
According to Post & Parcel, Bpost said it would focus on clearing the backlog of parcels and letters after the agreement. Final negotiations on the plan continued, with the aim of reaching an agreement by 30 April 2026.
What to do with a parcel from Ireland
If you’re sending to Brussels, base your delivery plans on the reported blockage. Bpost said it would focus on clearing the backlog after the agreement.
- Check whether Bpost handles the Belgian delivery stage of your chosen service.
- Tell your recipient about the Brussels disruption if their parcel will travel through Bpost.
- For a parcel already sent, check its tracking record for its latest recorded location before arranging a replacement.
Questions
Are Bpost parcels delayed in Brussels?
All Bpost distribution centres in Brussels are blocked by pickets, according to VRT NWS. Parcels requiring those centres face disruption.
Has the Bpost strike ended?
VRT NWS reports that the strike has entered its fourth week. Bpost’s announcement of an agreement with unions proved premature.
When will Bpost clear the parcel backlog?
Bpost said it would focus on clearing parcels and letters after the agreement.
Sources
- VRT NWS: Bpost strike continues, access to all post office distribution centres in Brussels has been blocked, read 21 April 2026
- Post & Parcel: Bpost: agreement reached between management and the unions, read 21 April 2026
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