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How to Ship from the USA to Brazil.Key
Guide: How to ship from the USA to Brazil Pre-shipping Before anything it’s important to wrap your package the safest way you can, using materials that could provide resistance to humidity and possible impacts. Long distance trips can cause occasional damage so it’s best to be careful. When addressing the package, use printed labels and don’t forget that in USA, both addresses must be written on the same side of the box: sender on the left superior side and receiver in the center. After closing the package, weigh it before taking it to the mailing office and take into account the pound to kilo conversion: this way you can predict costs and choose the best suitable service, considering what is being sent. (1 kg = 2,204 pounds) HOW TO SHIP FROM THE USA TO BRAZIL Choosing a Mailing Service There are many available options, with 1. Weight and value of the package advantages and disadvantages that vary The services vary their shipping costs and possibilities according in each situation. Choosing the best to the package’s ticket. At the same time, the value of the object option will depend on some specific can determine the type of shipping, through a more expensive items that must be considered, such as: service or a cheaper one, for example. 2. Urgency in receiving There are different options of deadlines in the available freight services. In general, the more urgent the delivery is supposed to be, the more expensive it’ll be. 3. Strict or special features Very fragile products or large ones, for example, will need a specific service. -
Global Panorama on Postal Financial Inclusion 2016
Global Panorama on Postal Financial Inclusion 2016 Published by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Berne, Switzerland Printed in Switzerland by the printing services of the International Bureau of the UPU Copyright © 2016 Universal Postal Union All rights reserved Except as otherwise indicated, the copyright in this publication is owned by the Universal Postal Union. Reproduction is authorized for non-commercial purposes, subject to proper acknowledgement of the source. This authorization does not extend to any material identified in this publication as being the copyright of a third party. Authorization to reproduce such third party materials must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned. AUTHORS: Nils Clotteau Bsrat Measho TITLE: Global Panorama on Postal Financial Inclusion 2016 ISBN: 978-92-95025-87-5 DESIGN: UPU graphic arts Unit CONTACT: Nils Clotteau, UPU EMAIL: [email protected] TELEPHONE: +41 31 350 35 66 The boundaries used on the maps in this publication do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations or the UPU Global Panorama on Postal Financial Inclusion 2016 Nils Clotteau Bsrat Measho AKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report was written by Mr Nils Clotteau and Ms Bsrat Measho, from the Financial Inclusion team within the Development Cooperation Directorate of the Universal Postal Union. We would like to thank Ms Nadine Chehade and Ms Alice Negre, from the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), and Ms Mehrsa Baradaran, Associate Professor of Law at University of Georgia School of Law, for their time and expertise during the external peer review process. We are also very grateful to Mr José Ansón, UPU Economist, for his comments during the preparation of the questionnaire and the internal peer review as well as the UPU colleagues involved in the preparation of this book, particularly Ms Sonja Denovski and Mr Rémy Pedretti for the final layout. -
Singapore 2015 World Stamp Exhibition
SINGAPORE 2015 WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION The Grand Prix winners at Singapore 2015 World Stamp Exhibition (From left) Messrs Jan Berg (Sweden, Grand Prix D’Honneur), Tay Peng Hian (Singapore, FIP President), Surajit Gongvatana (Thailand, FIAP President), Tan Ah Ee (Singapore, Grand Prix National), Jorgen Jorgensen (Denmark, Grand Prix International), Koh Seow Chuan (Singapore, FIP Honorary President) - By Mr Richard Tan, President of Association of Singapore Philatelists SINGAPORE 2015 World Stamp Exhibition was officially opened by Singapore’s President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam on the 15 August 2015. Stopping at the Special Attractions, Stanley Gibbons and Singpost, the President went on to view the Court of Honour enjoying some of the philatelic rarities including that of the Straits Settlements Classic on display. The exhibition attracted more than 52,000 visitors. The beeline formed at the Singpost and many dealer booths were very encouraging speaking volume that the saying, “Hobby for Kings and King of Hobbies” is still very much alive. Members of the FIP and FIAP Boards, National Commissioners and the International Jury Team from over 66 countries swarmed into action the moment they arrived. They were the most important groups contributing to the success of the exhibition. The Jury team ensured the results were released during the Palmares Night and many happy faces were seen on stage collecting their awards. The exhibition also witness Chinese Taipei hosting the PHILATAIPEI 2016 reception and the FIP flag was handed over to Mr Wade Saadi, -
Listing of Forward Sortation Area Codes (Fsa) Liste Des Regions De Tri D'acheminement (Rta)
LISTING OF FORWARD SORTATION AREA CODES (FSA) LISTE DES REGIONS DE TRI D'ACHEMINEMENT (RTA) OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ABREVIATIONS ET SYMBOLES OFFICIELS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS/ ABREVIATIONS ET SYMBOLES OFFICIELS/ LISTING OF FORWARD SORTATION AREA (FSA) CODES LISTE ALPHANUMERIQUE DES CODES DES IN ALPHANUMERIC SEQUENCE REGIONS DE TRI D'ACHEMINEMENT (RTA) *----------* * PAGE * *----------* * B-00 * *----------* ONF9761B CANADA POST CORPORATION / SOCIETE CANADIENNE DES POSTES PAGE: B01 LETTERMAIL & NON-LETTERMAIL NATIONAL PRESORTATION SCHEMATIC SCHEMA DE TRI PRELIMINAIRE NATIONAL POSTE-LETTRES ET PRODUITS AUTRES QUE LA POSTE-LETTRES VALID FOR MAILINGS DEPOSITED FROM MAY 8 , 2015 TO JUNE 11, 2015 VALIDE POUR LES ENVOIS EXPEDIES DU 8 MAI 2015 AU 11 JUIN 2015 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ |FSA DELIVERY/DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITIES |FSA DELIVERY/DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITIES |FSA DELIVERY/DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITIES | |RTA INST. DE LIVR./CENTRES DE DESSERTE POSTALE |RTA INST. DE LIVR./CENTRES DE DESSERTE POSTALE |RTA INST. DE LIVR./CENTRES DE DESSERTE POSTALE | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ A1A ST. JOHN'S NL STN MAIN B1G DOMINION NS STN MAIN B3Z TANTALLON NS STN MAIN A1B ST. JOHN'S -
Parcel Services Customer Guide (February 2020)
Return to Table of Contents The ABCs of shipping These key shipping and packaging tips can help you minimize costs, while optimizing efficiency and speed. Effective shipment preparation ultimately improves your customers’ delivery experience. 42 Effective January 11, 2021 – canadapost.ca/parcelservices Return to Table of Contents 6.1 Minimum and maximum sizes and weights Canada Minimum sizes and weights Maximum sizes and weights Document • 140 mm x 90 mm x 1 mm • 380 mm x 270 mm x 20 mm (5.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 0.039 in.) (15.0 in. X 10.6 in. x 0.79 in.) • 50 g (0.1 lb.) • 1.36 kg (3 lb.) Packet • 100 mm x 70 mm x 15 mm • No one dimension may exceed 41 cm (16.1 in.) PriorityTM (3.9 in. x 2.8 in. x 0.6 in.) • Max. L x W x H = 3,220 cm3 (196.5 in.3) TM • 50 g (0.1 lb.) (see section 6.1.1) Xpresspost • 1.36 kg (3 lb.) XpresspostTM Certified Parcel • Exceeds the maximum dimension or • No one dimension may exceed 2 m (78.7 in.) weight of a packet • Max. L + G = 3 m (118 in.) (see section 6.1.1) Expedited ParcelTM • 230 mm x 200 mm x 25 mm • 30 kg (66 lb.) Regular ParcelTM (9.1 in. x 7.9 in. x 1.0 in.) • 100 g (0.2 lb.) Triangular • 100 mm x 23 mm x 23 mm • No one dimension may exceed 2 m (78.7 in.) mailing tubes (3.9 in. -
Engaging Member Countries Involved in the Global Inventory
Introduction December 2009 Dear Journalist, The following press kit is designed to help you better understand the global postal sector, its major players and its environmental activities. The sector is a major industry, employing more than 5 million people and operating thousands of buildings and vehicles around the world. The UPU has recently announced the results of its first global inventory of greenhouse gas emissions produced by postal vehicles and buildings and is committed to helping the postal sector become greener. The inventory is a major step forward. Details are available in the press release included in this guide. The guide is broken down in several sections: • Introduction • Overview • UPU press release on global inventory • Questions and answers • Milestones • Best practices • Raising awareness through philately • Turning a shade of green, cover story from the December 2009 issue of Union Postale, the UPU’s flagship magazine • Media contacts • Where to find photos about the postal sector We hope this guide is helpful as you cover worldwide initiatives to curb the impact of climate change and the negotiations during the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. If you have any questions regarding the global postal sector, please don’t hesitate to contact me or, for information about the European postal sector, my colleague Cynthia Wee at PostEurop. We are both listed in “Contacts” at the end of this guide. Regards, Rhéal LeBlanc Communications Programme Manager Overview The global postal sector The global postal network is the world’s largest physical distribution network. Every day, Posts deliver billions of pieces of mail processed in thousands of post offices using as many vehicles, motorcycles, airplanes, boats and trains. -
Barbados Archives Department FINDING
Barbados Archives Department RECORDS OF THE BARBADOS SYNAGOGUE RESTORATION PROJECT (BSRP) FINDING AID Prepared by Amalia S. Levi Revised: February 2017 1 Contents IDENTITY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 4 CONTEXT ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 CONTENT AND STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................... 5 CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE ................................................................................................................ 7 ALLIED MATERIALS ........................................................................................................................................ 7 DESCRIPTION CONTROL ................................................................................................................................ 9 CONTROLLED ACCESS HEADINGS (LCSH) ...................................................................................................... 9 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................... 10 SUB-COLLECTION 1: PHASE I – NIDHE ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE RESTORATION ........................................... 10 SERIES 1.01: SYNAGOGUE RESTORATION PROCESS .......................................................................... -
Cover Story Mail Delivery in the Time of Change 28 of Coronavirus Have You Downloaded Your Copy Yet?
Moving the postal sector forward since 1875 | Spring 2020 UPU secures its At the 16 cloud solutions crossroads 18 Cover story Mail delivery in the time of change 28 of Coronavirus Have you downloaded your copy yet? 2 MOVING THE POSTAL SECTOR FORWARD SINCE 1875 Design competition for the ABIDJAN CYCLE international reply coupon Under the theme “PRESERVE THE ECOSYSTEM ̶ PROTECT THE CLIMATE” OPEN TO ALL UPU MEMBER COUNTRIES For more information: [email protected] www.upu.int UNION POSTALE 3 IN BRIEF FOREWORD 6 A word about COVID-19 UPU celebrates EDITOR’S NOTE 10 gender equality 7 Standing together Staff members working at the UPU’s Berne, Switzerland, headquarters IN BRIEF gathered for a special event to mark 8 UPU helps Grenada boost International Women’s Day. disaster readiness Who’s who at the UPU Aude Marmier, Transport Programme Assistant IN BRIEF SPECIAL FEATURE New decade, new 30 SIDEBARS COVID-19 from a postal 12 digital presence: security perspective A preview of the Posts on the frontlines new UPU website Mapping the economic After a decade, UPU stakeholders can impacts of the COVID-19 look forward to seeing a new and much pandemic improved website in the Spring of 2020. TELECOMMUTING TIPS 33 IN BRIEF MARKET FOCUS Last Councils of the Istanbul Cycle 35 Australia Post commits 14 to new green measures close with success The Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council DIGEST closed in February completing nearly 100 percent of their respective 36 deliverables for the 2017-2020 work cycle. MOVING THE POSTAL SECTOR FORWARD SINCE 1875 CONTENTS COVER STORY 18 UNION POSTALE is the Universal Postal Union’s flagship magazine, founded in 1875. -
A Constitutional Reckoning with the Taliban's Brand of Islamist Politics
Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies A Constitutional Reckoning with The Taliban’s Brand of Islamist Politics The Hard Path Ahead Peace Studies VIII © 2021 Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) is an independent research institute, founded on October 2012 with a goal of providing scientific and academic ground for assessment of the strategic issues of Afghanistan in regional and international levels. Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies strives to help the society in improvement and development of democracy, security, peace, good governance and other matters through conducting independent researches, translating and publishing books and scientific papers, convention of national and international gatherings and conferences. Disclaimer The analysis provided in this study are solely those of the author and do not reflect viewpoint of AISS. A Constitutional Reckoning with The Taliban’s Brand of Islamist Politics The Hard Path Ahead Author: Haroun Rahimi Publishing No: AISS-P-038-2021 Circulation: 500 Copies Address: Qala-e-9 Borja, Kart-e-Parwan, Kabul, Afghanistan Contact Number: (+93) 202232806 CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT ......................................................................... II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 6 WHAT FRAMEWORKS WOULD THE TALIBAN USE TO ARTICULATE THEIR VIEWS ON THE RELATION BETWEEN THE STATE LAW -
DMM Advisory Keeping You Informed About Classification and Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service
July 2, 2021 DMM Advisory Keeping you informed about classification and mailing standards of the United States Postal Service UPDATE 184: International Mail Service Updates Related to COVID-19 On July 2, 2021, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The following countries have provided updates to certain mail services: Mauritius UPDATE: Mauritius Post has advised that the Government of Mauritius has announced the easing of COVID-related restrictions as of July 1, 2021, subject to strict adherence to sanitary protocols and measures. On July 15, 2021, Mauritius will gradually open its international borders. However, COVID-19 continues to have a direct impact on international inbound and outbound mails to and from Mauritius. Therefore, the previously announced provisions and force majeure continue to apply for all inbound and outbound international letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items. New Zealand UPDATE: New Zealand Post has advised that the level-2 alert in the Wellington region has ended as of June 29, 2021. Panama UPDATE: Correos de Panama has advised that post offices, mail processing centers (domestic and international) and the air transhipment office at Tocúmen International Airport are operating under normal working hours and the biosafety measures established by the Ministry of Health of Panama (MINSA). Correos de Panamá confirms that it is able to continue to receive inbound mail destined for Panama. However, Correos de Panama is unable to guarantee service standards for inbound and outbound mail. As a result, force majeure with respect to quality of service for all categories of mail items will apply until further notice. -
DMM Advisory Keeping You Informed About Classification and Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service
May 12, 2021 DMM Advisory Keeping you informed about classification and mailing standards of the United States Postal Service UPDATE 169: International Mail Service Updates Related to COVID-19 Israel UPDATE: Israel Postal Company has advised that the previously announced restrictions regarding service standards and force majeure remain in place. Nepal UPDATE: Nepal Post has advised that the Nepalese Government has decided to extend the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley until May 27, 2021. A partial lockdown is already in place throughout the country, and domestic flights are suspended. Delays to the collection, transportation and delivery of mails are to be expected. In addition, Nepal Post remains unable to accept outbound mails to countries other than India, until such time as the passenger flights normally used to transport mail are resumed. Unless otherwise noted, service updates to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail. These service updates affect Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®), and M-Bag® items. The DMM Advisory will continue to provide updates as they are received. For a full list of international service disruptions, please visit https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm The Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) and DMM Advisories are available on Postal -
Forum (Virtual) 11Th June, 2021 PAPU/CEOF/I/2021 – Doc
Original : English 1st PAPU CEO Forum (Virtual) 11th June, 2021 PAPU/CEOF/I/2021 – Doc. No.6 REPORT OF THE 1ST PAPU CEO FORUM (39th Administrative Council Agenda item No.9c)) 1. Subject References/Paragraphs Observations Report of the 1st PAPU CEO Forum Agenda of the 1st PAPU CEO Forum PAPU/CEOF/I/2021 – Doc. No.1 2. Decisions Expected Take note of the report; 39th Administrative Council Agenda No. Provide input, if any; PAPU/AC/XXXIX/2021 - Doc No.1 Rev1 Adopt the report. 1. Introduction/background The 1st PAPU Postal CEO Forum was held virtually on 11th June, 2021 from 09:00 GMT. The Forum was chaired by Egypt and Botswana was the Vice Chairman after being appointed by the Forum. The General Secretariat performed the role of the rapporteur. 2. Participation The following Members participated during the Forum: 2.1 PAPU Member States : Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 2.2 Other Organizations : Universal Postal Union (UPU), African Union Commission (AUC) and Southern Africa Postal Operators Association (SAPOA. A detailed list of participants is herewith attached as Annex 1. 3. Opening remarks The Opening remarks were made by the following dignitaries: 1 3.1 The Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Secretary General, Mr. Younouss Djibrine; 3.2 Director General of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), Mr. Bishar Hussein; 3.3 The African Union Representative (AUC), Mr. Christian Minoungou; 3.4 The Chairman of Egypt Post, Dr.