Notice

[Important Notice] Service Disruptions and Surcharges Due to Middle East Conflict (Updated / PM 14:05, March 19, 2026)

2026.03.13

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) - Updated

  • Status: Service Suspended

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

  • Status: Service Resumed

  • Affected Destinations:

    Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Serbia,

    Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria. (Updated / March 13, 2026)

2. Korea Post (EMS Premium) - Updated

  • Status: Service Suspended

  • Affected Destinations: Afghanistan, Iran, Yemen.

  • Status: Service Resumed

  • Affected Destinations: Bahrain, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Seychelles, UAE, Zambia. (Updated / PM 14:05, March 19, 2026)

  • Status: Service Suspended

  • Affected Destinations: Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan.

  • Status: Service Resumed

  • Affected Destinations: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. (Updated / PM 14:05, March 19, 2026)

  • Shipping Conditions & Restrictions

    • Weight Limit: Only small parcels under 68kg (150lbs) can be shipped.

    • Estimated Lead Time: Significant delays are expected. Delivery may take up to 4–5 weeks.

  • Status: Conflict Zone Surcharge Implementation

  • Newly Affected Destinations:

    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

  • Affected Destinations: Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Syria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, North Africa, Turkey. (Updated / PM 5:00, March 13, 2026)

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.