The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting international shipping connections. We are collecting up-to-date information on this page about how different carriers are operating in the region and what restrictions are currently in place. We update the information as carriers announce changes.
Posti
Posti currently has indefinite shipping suspensions to the following countries due to conflicts or other exceptional circumstances: Bhutan, Timor-Leste, Yemen, North Korea, Syria, Belarus, and Russia.
Due to the situation in the Middle East, shipments are also currently suspended to the following countries: Ethiopia, Lebanon, Morocco, New Zealand, Qatar, Tanzania, Vietnam, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
Shipments to the United States are currently not available through Shipit.
Posti will update information as the situation develops.
Japan Post
Japan Post has announced significant cargo and mail loading restrictions for the Middle East region. As a result, air and sea routes passing through or near the area are experiencing exceptional congestion. Shipments to Europe and Africa, as well as shipments from these regions to Japan, should be expected to experience longer than normal transit times. Depending on how the situation evolves, packages already in transit may be returned to the sender.
UPS
UPS is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and has activated its contingency plans to safeguard operations. The company is prioritising the safety of its staff while working to minimise the impact on customer deliveries. Further updates will be added here as information becomes available.
FedEx
FedEx has continued pickup and delivery operations in the Middle East in accordance with guidance from local authorities. Contingency arrangements are in place for shipments to and from Israel. Shipments to or from the Middle East region should be expected to experience longer than normal transit times. FedEx is continuously monitoring the situation and operating in line with official guidance.
Rising fuel costs impact shipping expenses
Matkahuolto has announced that fuel prices have risen exceptionally fast in recent months as a result of the situation in the Middle East. Matkahuolto's parcel and transport services do not cover shipments to the Middle East, but the conflict is indirectly affecting domestic transport costs through rising fuel prices.
In response, Matkahuolto is changing the update frequency of its fuel surcharge from 19 March 2026 onwards: the surcharge will be reviewed weekly on Thursdays and adjusted as needed to reflect current cost levels. The fuel surcharge for pallet freight will continue to be updated on Fridays. The change is in effect until further notice.
Rising fuel prices affect the entire transport industry
The increase in fuel prices is likely to be reflected in the pricing of other carriers in the near future. This will naturally also affect Shipit's prices — fuel surcharges are included directly in Shipit's pricing, so no separate charges are applied.
We update this page continuously with the latest information.
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