Japan Post has announced that it will stop accepting EMS = Express Mail Service to China from the 22nd due to the continued restrictions on going out in Shanghai, China due to the spread of the new coronavirus and the decrease in airmail operations. bottom.
According to Japan Post, restrictions on going out continue in Shanghai, China, and the number of flights to Japan is reduced, making it impossible to secure sufficient transportation capacity, and there is also a shortage of personnel at the airport to sort mail. is.
For this reason, Japan Post will suspend the acceptance of EMS = International Speed Mail addressed to China, which sends packages weighing up to 30 kg overseas, for the time being from the 22nd.
On the other hand, for letters, postcards, and parcels within 2 kilometers, we will continue to accept both air and sea mail, but it is expected to be significantly delayed.
Due to the impact of the new Corona, Japan Post has stopped accepting EMS destined for China since March.