Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information on Coronavirus – Updates and advice for customers

Despite the Coronavirus outbreak, both Eurosender and our logistics partners maintain the operations. The logistics companies in our network can provide transportation services in all regions, including pick-ups and deliveries in areas affected by the spread of the virus.

Latest Updates on International Shipping Services – See updates by country

The safety of everyone comes first

There are a few precautionary measures that courier drivers are instructed to take in order to keep themselves and the clients safe. We kindly ask our customers to please be mindful and respect these measures when interacting with them.

Deliveries outside of the building

Courier drivers will pick-up shipments from the outside of the building and not from closed spaces. Customers are kindly required to bring the shipment outside of their building.

Keep a safe distance from other people

Courier drivers and customers should keep a physical distance of 2 meters, avoid shaking hands and avoid any physical contact.

Eurosender, as a business, is fully equipped to operate on a work-from-home stance, and we can ensure full service and assistance to all our customers. Therefore, we would like to reassure our customers that you can confidently book transportation services as the goods can be delivered without significant disruptions.

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Latest Updates on International Shipping Services

We are in a close cooperation with our logistics partners to communicate about any event that might hinder the deliveries to certain countries and areas.

Some of our logistics partners may experience delays in delivering the shipments. Check here the latest information about the shipping services of certain logistics providers.

We are heavily invested in providing a seamless customer care experience. If you have any concerns, you can always consult with our customer care team via live chat, phone, or email.

African countries
DHL Priority Priority Express service

Delivery delays of 1-8 days.

Due to the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, additional localized service adjustments may be in place in the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Austria
GLS Standard service
National lockdown until 07/02/2021. Expect delays.


Austria
DPD service
If it’s possible, send parcel directly to the recipient or make sure the recipient of the shipment is open (business address) before submitting the shipment to DPD.The following zipcodes are open, but with possible delays: 6441, 6450 6456, 6184, 6183, 6181, 6167 and 6500.

The following zipcodes are closed: 6456, 6458, 6751, 6762, 6763, 6764, 6762, 6763, 6764, 6767, 6781, 6791, 6793, 6794 and 6888.

All non-essential stores are closed.


Baltic countries
DPD service
Delays due to controls on the Polish border.


Benelux countries
GLS Standard service
Lockdown extended until mid-February. All non-essential stores are closed. Expect delays.


Benelux countries
DPD service

Only one attempt of delivery, if the consignee is not present the parcel will be redirected to a parcel shop. Delays may occur.

Catering services, bars and restaurants closed.


Brasil
DHL Priority Priority Express service
The Brazilian government requires electronic invoices (Nota Fiscal electronica or NFe) for every package shipment out of Brazil.NFe details can be provided by uploading Nota Fiscal file(s) or entering DANFe numbers (keys).


Bulgaria
DPD service
Possible delays due to border controls. For more details visit https://covid-19.sixfold.com/.


Caucasian region and Asian countries around
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 1-4 days


Central and South America
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 1-2 days


Czech Republic
GLS Standard service
Extended lockdown until February. Only essential stores are open.


China

  • Beijing, Tianjin, Fujian, and East China area (Area codes: PEK, TSN, XMN, FOC, SHA, HGH, SZV, PVG)
  • North, North East and North West China areas, Shandong, Haikou, Nanning, Zhanjiang, and Wuhan (Area codes: BJS, XIY, DLC, TAO, HAK, WUH)

DHL Priority Priority Express service

DHL Express China has implemented a shipment document pre-check process for all medical supplies shipments exported from China. DHL will only pickup shipment upon pre-check completion and approval.

  • The shipper in China must submit export clearance documents via www.5idhl.com
  • DHL will review and approve submitted documents
  • DHL will notify Shipper via email with approval or request for additional information
  • Pre-check may take up to 3 days

Pre-check is for shipments that include, but are not limited to:

  • COVID-19 Test Kits
  • Ventilators
  • Infrared Thermometers
  • Medical/Surgical Face Masks, Hats, Gloves
  • Medical Protective Cloth, Goggles, Shoe Covers
  • Patient Monitoring Devices
  • Disinfectants, Disinfectant Towels, etc.

Due to the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, additional localized service adjustments may be in place.


Croatia
DPD service
Possible delays due to extreme weather conditions in the following zipcodes: 52000 – 52475.Possible delays due to two large earthquakes and/or closed zipcodes: 10414, 44000, 44010, 44201-44204, 44210, 44211, 44213,44214, 44222, 44250, 44253, 44272, 44273, 44400, 44401, 44403-44406, 44430, 44431, 44435, 44437, 44440, 44441, 44443, 44450.


Croatia
GLS service
Partial lockdown in the following zipcodes: 44250, Petrinja; 44000, Sisak; 44400, Glina.


Denmark
GLS service
National lockdown until 07/02/2021. GLS ParcelShops remain open.


East Asian countries and Middle East region
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 1-2 days


European countries
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 1-2 days


France
GLS Standard service
Delays due to the pandemic situation.


France
DPD service
Due to bad weather conditions (snowfalls), delays can occur in the regions of Ardèche, Corrèze, Cantal, Doubs, Gard, Jura, Lot and Savoie.The delivery process for DPD France is the following:

  • 2B deliveries: Company stamp is required. For collection at PUDO, the consignee has to show the QR code received and/or the ID card. Consignees should provide mobile phone number and/or address email for easier contact.
  • 2C deliveries: The driver will contact the consignee before the delivery and will ask him/her to prepare the pin delivery code received or the Identity document (ID card, driving license, passport…). If no pin code is received, the consignee will be requested to show an ID document and the driver will write on the POD the name and surname + date of birth. If there is an issue with the pin code or the ID document, the parcel will not be delivered and status will change to “Refusal, no reason”.

In the event of a damaged parcel and/or missed content, the consignees will not be able to put remarks on the POD. The consignee will be requested to contact the sender directly. Also the following requested proof needs to be provided or, otherwise, the parcel will be considered as delivered in good shape: Photos of the goods; photos of the damage; photos of the packaging; photos of the parcel label; a copy of the invoice.


Germany
DPD service
Lockdown until 14/02/2021. All non-essential stores are closed.Due to the closure of a large number of stores that operated as parcelshops, there will be 2 delivery attempts for private addresses and 1 for business addresses. Is recommended, if possible, to send the parcel directly to the recipient.


Germany
GLS service
Lockdown extended until 14/02/2021. All non-essential stores are closed.Around 90% of GLS Parcelshops are open, however there could be restrictions in the delivery.


Greece
GLS Standard service
DPD service
Possible delays due to border controls. For more details visit https://covid-19.sixfold.com/.


Hungary
GLS Standard service

Pick-ups not available in depots, selfservice terminals have been installed instead.

GLS Parcelshops remain open.


India
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Collection and delivery only in big cities. In compliance with local regulations and in the interest of health and safety due to current circumstances, DHL is operating at restricted capacity. You may be requested to drop your shipment at our nearest service center (https://locator.dhl.com/?l=en&countryCode=IN). DHL Customer Service will proactively call you to confirm pick-up or drop-off.


Ireland
DPD service
Delays due to lockdown, is advised to send the parcel directly to the recipient.


Italy
DPD service
In the following areas, it’s only possible the delivery of primary goods (food and health products): 90036 Misilmeri, Palermo; 95034 Bronte, Catania.Collection not possible from the depots of the following areas: 0836 Catanzaro; 0834 Napoli Marcianise; 0858 Napoli Centro; 0857 Napoli Ovest; 0861 Napoli Noord; 0856 Napoli Casandrino; 9867 Bolzano; 9868 Bressanone; 9869 Merano.


Italy
GLS Standard service
Potential delays due to restricted areas along the country.


Latvia
GLS service
Possible delays due to quarantine measures, even for people working in logistics sphere such as drivers.


Netherlands
DPD service
Due to the lockdown, all non-essential stores are closed.Due to the curfew from 21:00 to 04:30 each day until 09/02/2021, the opening of parcelshops may have changed but the delivery and pickup will remain working.

Pickup parcelshops are allowed to open, in those that close the parcels are returned to the sender. Due to the close of some of these parcelshops, there are 3 delivery attempts at private addresses; after a 3rd unsuccessful attempt the parcel is sent back to the sender.
For business adresses that remain open, there will be only 1 delivery attempt.

Check in advance whether the recipient of your shipment is open (business address) before submitting the shipment to DPD.


Netherlands
GLS service
Total lockdown extended until 09/02/2021. GLS Parcelshops remain open.All stores and schools are closed, only hospitals and supermarkets are allowed to open.


North and Central America
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 1-2 days


Pacific Islands
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 7-15 days


Portugal
DPD service

Lockdown until 15/02/2021. All non-essential shops and services are closed.

Check in advance whether the recipient of your shipment is open (business address) before submitting the shipment to DPD.


Romania
GLS Standard service
Possible delays due to border controls.


Romania
DPD service
Possible delays due to border controls. For more details visit https://covid-19.sixfold.com/.


Slovenia
DPD service
Possible delays due to extreme weather conditions.


Slovenia
GLS Standard service
Possible delays due to border controls.


Slovakia
DPD service
Possible delays due to restricted mobility and border controls.


Slovakia
GLS Standard service
Possible delays due to border controls.


South America
DHL Priority Priority Express service
Delivery delays of 2-4 days


Spain
DPD service
Non-essential shops are closed in the following regions: Granada, Castilla y León, Asturias and Cataluña.Check in advance whether the recipient of your shipment is open (business address) before submitting the shipment to DPD.


Spain
GLS Standard service
GLS Parcelshops closed in Asturias and Granada. Non-essential shops are closed in the following regions: Granada, Castilla y León, Asturias and Cataluña.


United Kingdom
DPD service
As of December 21st of 2020, the Collection Request service will not be available cross-border to and from the UK due to Brexit. UK pick-up requests not available until further notice.Non-essential shops are closed.


United Kingdom
DHL Priority Priority Express service

Please keep in mind:

  • Suspension of second delivery attempt for 2B shipments
  • Max. weight per parcel: 30.0 kg

Please also be aware of the following general information:

  • DHL: To ensure successful business deliveries, always check that your commercial customers are open for business and able to receive DHL Express parcels. Parcels returning to the shipper are charged extra which means extra costs to the final customer.
  • DHL: To ensure successful residential deliveries, please ask your private receivers to register at www.ondemand.dhl.com, where they can choose preferred delivery options, including non-contact delivery.
  • GLS: The maximum weight limitation will temporarily be reduced to 31.5 kg.

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Frequently asked questions

Do logistics providers operate in all regions, including those affected by the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

At Eurosender, we work with many different international logistics providers. As of today, there are only a few operators that have temporarily suspended their services in the most affected areas by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wherever we identify that one of our logistics partners faces a service disruption, we assign the delivery to a different logistics provider. In this way, our customers can still benefit from shipping services in all areas.
Is it safe to receive shipments during this period?

Sending and receiving parcels is still safe, however, we recommend our customers take a few simple precautionary measures such as:

  • Keep a physical distance when in contact with the courier driver;
  • Hand over or take over the shipment from the ground, outside of the building, and not directly from the courier driver’s hands;
  • If possible, sanitize the surface by spraying disinfectant solution over the parcel before touching and opening it;
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after unpacking your goods.

For more information, please visit the World Health Organisation Website.
We are actively monitoring the situation and we will keep updating this page with the latest developments in the logistics industry.