Japan Post will temporarily suspend the following types of mail: EMS mail; Parcel postal matter; Regular mail (small packages and printed materials). The mail following types of mail will continue: Parcel postal matter (Handling by sea mail); Regular mail (letter, postcard, mail for the blind); and Regular mail (small packaging and printed matter).
Meanwhile, an April 23rd advisory from the USPS titled "Alternate Transportation: Air to Sea Diversion in Effect" states, "The Postal Service will utilize sea transportation to address the issue of limited air transportation resulting from widespread flight cancellations and restrictions due to COVID-19. This option will remain in effect until sufficient air transportation capacity becomes available."
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Is a small world a sick world?
Just earlier this year, I bought a camera on eBay from a seller in Japan. The camera arrived on my doorstep 48 hours after I'd ordered it, and I hadn't even paid extra for expedited delivery. It was a new benchmark in speediness for standard shipping in my personal experience, and I'm wondering how long it will be before I see its like again.
