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04-11-2020Countries have imposed “lockdowns” again. See the current restrictions .
As you all know Covid-19 has come up again all over Europe and impacting all countries around the world. The situation remains very fluid and as we see a lot of countries have imposed “lockdowns” again.
As this potentially will and might impact forecasts of you and your customers. Please find a summary of current restrictions below.
Alcohol and wine sales via ecommerce were opened up on 1 June 2020 after 66 days of an alcohol ban during Lockdown level 4 and 5. Online orders continued during lockdown with the anticipation of delivery within a week of the ban being lifted and along with new sales that exploded immediately after this announcement by the South African Government, this situation almost immediately resulted in unprecedented volumes which required couriers to instantly increase infrastructure and labour to accommodate the volumes.
Unfortunately the flood or orders directly impacted the ability to perform at regular delivery levels and created an extensive backlog in all systems despite market research and planning throughout May in anticipation of increased volumes.
Seabourne Express has been delivering wine nationwide for almost 10 years & are considered specialists in the industry, moving some of the most highly regarded & sought after wines across the planet. June 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging times in Seabourne’s history as we fought 24 hours, 7 days a week in an attempt and meet our customers expectations and achieve deliveries.”
27-05-2020Latest update concerning COVID-19
Please be aware that not all companies are open, so please check with your receiver if they are present at their location. Shipments that cannot be delivered due to the closure of a location can be returned to the shipper on the same day. Costs will be charged to shipper.
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Country |
Date/time |
Pickup |
Delivery |
Affected postal code / area |
Reason |
Other |
|
AT |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
All |
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Reduction of Customer Counter Availability from: 7:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 19:00. |
|
BE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of restaurants, bars, pubs and close contact professions such as hairdressers and nail salons. |
Cash payment transactions, such as for COD/ ICOD shipments as well as cash pickups have been suspended. |
|
CH |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Businesses are allowed to open when they can adhere to special measures protecting employees as well as customers. |
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|
CZ |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
All |
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|
DE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
All |
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Reduction of Customer Counter Availability from: 7:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 19:00. |
|
DK |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of some retail locations (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
ES |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of some locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
FI |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
FR |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Many shops have re-opened with the exception of restaurants, bars and coffee shops. |
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|
GR |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
All |
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--- |
|
HU |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
IE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
IT |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
All |
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Suspension of Saturday Delivery |
|
LU |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of restaurants, bars, pubs. |
--- |
|
NL |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of restaurants, bars, pubs. |
--- |
|
NO |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
PL |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
No restrictions |
All |
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--- |
|
PT |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of some locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
RO |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Many retail shops have re-opened with the exception of shopping malls, restaurants, bars and coffee shops. |
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|
SE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
The majority of businesses and retail locations now open, however some retail locations do remain closed (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
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|
UK |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Restrictions are easing in England and more businesses opening, however many retail locations remain closed (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.). Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales remain mainly closed. |
20-04-2020Latest update, with changes for AT and DE.
Latest update, with changes for AT and DE.
Japan lockdown extended. Changes next week for China; air capacity will be at highest levels so far during Covid crisis due to repositioning of aircrafts.
|
Country |
Date/time |
Pickup |
Delivery |
Affected postal code / area |
Reason |
Other |
|
AT |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.). Smaller shops with less than 400 square meters and hardware stores can re-open again |
Reduction of Customer Counter Availability from: 7:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 19:00. |
|
No pickups in affected post codes |
No deliveries in affected post codes |
5541, 6450 – 6458, 6553, 6555, 6561, 6563, 6580 |
Quarantine restrictions for affected post codes |
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|
BE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for some retail locations. |
All |
Closure of non-essential retail locations (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.). Newspaper stores can remain open |
Cash payment transactions, such as for COD/ ICOD shipments as well as cash pickups have been suspended. |
|
CH |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of all non-essential retail locations (such as shops in shopping malls, restaurants, bars, hairdressers, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
CZ |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most retail locations (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
DE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most retail locations (such as restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.). Shops with less than 800 square meters can re-open again. |
Reduction of Customer Counter Availability from: 7:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 19:00. |
|
DK |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered. |
|
ES |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
FI |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered. |
|
FR |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered, another attempt will be made. |
|
Potential restrictions (customers will be called if pickup cannot be completed) |
Restrictions for retail locations |
07110 – 07120, 07140 – 07190, 07310 – 07330, 07380 – 07409, 07440 – 07470, 07510, 07630 – 07660, 26150 – 26190, 26220 – 26230, 26310, 26340, 26410 – 26470, 26510, 26560 – 26570, 26620, 26730 – 26740 |
Limited coverage of post code areas |
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|
GR |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
HU |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
IE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered. |
|
IT |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
No pickups in affected postal codes |
No deliveries in affected postal codes. Packages will be stored for 15 days. |
64030 - 64031, 64033 - 64035, 65010, 82011, 83023, 83031, 85047, 86016, 86077, 86079, 87038, 87054, 87056, 87060, 88842, 89064, 89822, 90030, 91018, 94011, 94018 |
Areas not accessible due to government restrictions. |
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|
LU |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
No Drop Offs |
No Hold for Pickup at customer Center DCRs |
All |
Closure of Customer Counter |
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|
NL |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of all non-essential retail locations (such as restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
NO |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered. |
|
PL |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
Restrictions for retail locations |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of all non-essential retail locations in shopping malls (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
PT |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
No pickups in affected postal codes |
No deliveries in affected postal codes |
3880000 – 3880999, 3885000 - 3885999 |
Quarantine restrictions for affected post codes |
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|
RO |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of most locations / retails (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
--- |
|
SE |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of some retail locations (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered. |
|
UK |
Effective immediately, until further notice |
No restrictions |
Restrictions for retail locations |
All |
Closure of all non-essential retail locations (such as shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc.) |
The C5 – EMERGENCY scan is used for all COVID-19 related delayed shipment volume that could not be delivered. |
Please note: Shipments that cannot be delivered due to the closure of a location can be returned to the shipper on the same day. Cost will be charged to shipper.
