SF International recently issued two service announcements: first, international express delivery and e-commerce services to several Middle Eastern countries are suspended; second, holidays in some overseas countries in March may affect export and delivery times. Key information is summarized below.
I. Import and export services suspended in several Middle Eastern countries (Announcement date: 2026-03-02)
Due to the situation in the Middle East, international flight capacity and local logistics resources to and from the region have been disrupted. SF International's announcement indicates:
- Effective immediately until further notice, international express delivery services and international e-commerce services to and from several Middle Eastern countries will be suspended.
- Parcels en route will be prioritized for transfer and delivery based on safety and resource recovery status.
II. March Overseas Holiday Time Notice (Announcement Date: 2026-02-26)
SF International reminds you: During overseas holidays, export operations and last-mile delivery to some destinations may experience varying degrees of delays.
Affected countries and holiday arrangements
| Affected countries | Holidays | Holiday Names |
|---|---|---|
| Laos | March 8 | International Women's Day |
| Saudi Arabia | March 22 | Ramadan |
| United Arab Emirates | March 20 – March 23 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Pakistan | March 21st – March 23rd | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mexico | March 16 | Benito Juárez's birthday |
| Myanmar | March 27 | Public Holidays |
| Myanmar | March 2 | Farmers' Day & Taban Full Moon Day |
| Thailand | March 3 | Buddha's Day |
| Cambodia | March 8 | International Women's Day |
| Nepal | March 8 | International Women's Day |
| Nepal | March 2 | Holi Festival |
| Bangladesh | March 26 | independence Day |
| Bangladesh | March 19 – March 23 | Eid al-Fitr Holidays |
| Bangladesh | March 18 | Fate/stay night |
| India | March 3 | Holi Festival |
| Lithuania | March 11 | National Day |
| Ireland | March 17 | St. Patrick's Day |
| Hungary | March 15 | Revolutionary Anniversary of 1848 |
| Greece | March 25 | Greek Independence Day |
| Bulgaria | March 3 | Liberation Day |
| Indonesia | March 20 – March 24 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Indonesia | March 18th – March 19th | Nyepi, the holy day of the Saka New Year in 1948 |
| Ghana | March 6 | independence Day |
| Japan | March 20 | spring equinox |
| Mongolia | March 8 | International Women's Day |
| Brunei | March 20 – March 24 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Brunei | March 7 | Quran Remembrance Day |
| Malaysia | March 21st – March 23rd | Eid al-Fitr |
| Malaysia | March 7 | Quran's Advent Day |
| South Korea | March 2 | Adjusted workday |
| South Korea | March 1 | March 1st |
| Singapore | March 21 | Eid al-Fitr |
III. Shipping Reminder
- For shipments to the Middle East: It is recommended to confirm the availability of channels and transit arrangements before shipping.
- Holiday-related traffic flow: It is recommended to allow a buffer of 3-5 working days;
- For urgent shipments: It is recommended to confirm the destination customs clearance and last-mile delivery time in advance.
Related search tools
- Shipping cost inquiry: https://exp.czl.net/fee
- Remote area search: https://exp.czl.net/remote
- Surcharge inquiry: https://exp.czl.net/surcharges
- Fuel surcharge comparison: https://exp.czl.net/recent-fuel-comparison
Information source
- https://www.sf-international.com/cn/sc/about/detail?code=announ_20260302
- https://www.sf-international.com/cn/sc/about/detail?code=announ_20260226