Bahrain, 29th August, 2011
As a result of changes to some post codes and town names in China, we will update addresses in our shipping tools such as myTNT (including ExpressImport), These changes are planned starting 5 September, 2011. For TNT customers using myTNT, no action is required, as we will update your address book automatically with the changes.
TNT customers using ExpressShipper, ExpressManager will be offered a little tool to help you update your Chinese addresses in your address book. Any other TNT shipping tools, will be provided instructions to update addresses stored on local systems.
Below is a quick overview of customs and shipment requirements around the world that may cause delays to the delivery of your international shipments.
Afghanistan 4th October 2010
Customs: Kabul (KBL), Afghanistan Customs closure
KBL customs has closed operations indefinitely due to some security issues. There is no access to all Import shipments into KBL since the morning of 4th October ,2010. Export clearance has been affected. There will be delays in Import clearance and delivery. It is requested that escalations are held during this time.
Argentina 24th August 2010
Customs: In line with the requirements of Argentine Customs the CUIT code (Clave Única de Informaciόn Tributaria - Unique code for Tax Information) of TNT Argentina must be included on every MAWB arriving to Argentina. This requirement takes immediate effect and is applicable to both courier and cargo MAWBs. Material with MAWB's missing the CUIT code will suffer delays and incur extra charges on clearance process.