Dear Sellers,

As advised by Hongkong Post, due to increased shipping activities, service delay is to be expected.

This problem became more acute two weeks ago causing delay to outbound mails to Brazil, Russia and a number of destinations in the United States and Europe by one to two weeks over normal delivery standards.

The delay was related to insufficient cargo space and Hong Kong Post has been working closely with carriers to obtain additional space including chartered flights as well as looking for other alternatives.

Hongkong Post counter staff will inform customers who tender postings to affected countries about the possible delay. As for the situation on posting volume and availability of cargo space develops, notice will be put up in the post offices informing customers about the changing situation.

The Hongkong Post anticipates that the situation will be alleviated in about two to three weeks’ time. In view of the close proximity to Christmas, it is possible that Christmas mails will be affected and customers are encouraged to arrange early posting of their Christmas mail to ensure that the airmail items are delivered before Christmas. Please refer to “Last dates to post Christmas airmail 2009” for the last dates of posting for this year's Christmas airmail.

Sincerely,
eBay Hong Kong