Notice

[Important Notice] Service Disruptions and Surcharges Due to Middle East Conflict (Updated / March 5, 2026)

2026.03.04

Dear Customers,

Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and recent military developments in the Middle East, several regions have been newly classified as restricted or conflict zones by international logistics carriers. As a result, temporary service suspensions and additional surcharges are currently being applied to shipments destined for certain countries.

Please review the carrier-specific updates below before arranging shipments to the affected regions:

1. Korea Post (EMS / K-Packet)

  • Status: Service Suspended (34 Countries)

  • Affected Destinations: Algeria, Bahrain, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Israel, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Tunisia, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

  • Status: Service Resumed (March 5, 2026 / 9 Countries)

  • Resumed Destinations: Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Serbia.

2. Korea Post (EMS Premium)

  • Status: Service Suspended (34 Countries)

  • Affected Destinations: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Botswana, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, UAE, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

  • Status: Service Resumed (March 5, 2026 / 7 Countries)

  • Resumed Destinations: Egypt, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa.

  • Status: Service Suspended (11 Countries)

  • Affected Destinations: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE.

  • Status: Conflict Zone Surcharge Implementation

  • Newly Designated Areas:

    Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan. (March 4, 2026 / 5 Countries)

    Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE. (March 5, 2026 / 3 Countries)

  • Surcharge: KRW 50,000 per shipment.

  • Status: Operating Normally (No current disruptions)

  • Status: Service Suspended (13 Countries & Related Regions)

  • Affected Destinations: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, North Africa, and other Middle Eastern territories.

We kindly ask customers shipping to the affected regions to review these carrier restrictions in advance when planning shipments. Our team is closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates should carrier policies change.

We appreciate your understanding during this time and remain committed to keeping you informed of any developments that may impact your shipments.

Thank you for choosing Delivered Korea.