Regulatory Updates

Marken is closely monitoring the ongoing developments of an expected one (1) day strike, which will commence and end on Monday, March 27, by The Verdi Trade Union in Germany. The strike was called for by the public service, aviation security and ground handling service workers.

We understand there will be significant disruptions and delays to most German airports (FRA, MUC, STR, DTM, HAM, HAJ & BRE) and surrounding regions. This also includes other types of transport, such as rail, local transport services, and the handling and release of imports into Germany as well.

Please note, that Marken has implemented contingency plans, leveraging our UPS network, and diverting exports to other airports, to avoid impacts wherever possible. Our team is proactively working with our clients to provide alternative arrangements and our Customer Service team will communicate any necessary updates to clients as this ongoing situation progresses.

For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

We will watch and manage this situation very closely within our network to reduce or negate impact to clients and their shipments.

Marken is closely monitoring the ongoing developments of an expected day-long strike, which will commence on Friday, February 17, by The Verdi Trade Union in Germany. The strike was called for by the public service, aviation security and ground handling service workers.

We understand there will be significant disruptions and delays to most German airports (FRA, MUC, STR, DTM, HAM, HAJ & BRE) and surrounding regions. This also includes other types of transport, such as rail, local transport services, and the handling and release of imports into Germany as well.

Please note, that Marken has implemented contingency plans, leveraging our UPS network, and diverting exports to other airports, to avoid impacts wherever possible. Our team is proactively working with our clients to provide alternative arrangements and our Customer Service team will communicate any necessary updates to clients as this ongoing situation progresses.

For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

We will watch and manage this situation very closely within our network to reduce or negate impact to clients and their shipments.

On behalf of our global team, our hearts and thoughts go out to all of those affected by the recent devastating disaster in Turkey. Marken is closely following reports across the snowy region of Southern Turkey where a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck on February 6.

10 cities were affected: Gaziantep, Kahramanmaras, Hatay, Osmaniye, Adiyaman, Malatya, Sanliurfa, Adana, Diyarbakir and Kilis, including some domestic airports & hospitals. As a result, restrictions for collections and deliveries have been impacted.

Marken and UPS Operations Teams are monitoring all shipments that may be impacted and are taking the necessary steps with Business Continuity Plans in place, to proactively mitigate disruptions for our clients and patients.

We remain committed to sourcing the best available options for each shipment as we continue to observe ongoing challenges. Please contact your local Marken branch or business professional if you have questions about a particular shipment.

Marken will continue to oversee the ongoing situation and will share updates as available.

As extreme winter weather conditions are developing throughout Istanbul and surrounding regions, we expect there may be delays in the supply chain and are prepared with contingency plans in place to ensure patients are unaffected and service remains uninterrupted.

Turkish Airlines has stopped accepting Special Cargo bookings until February 9.

Marken is closely monitoring the ongoing weather conditions, and we will work proactively with clients to provide alternative arrangements. Our Customer Service team will communicate any necessary updates to clients as this ongoing situation progresses.

For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

Marken will continue to oversee the ongoing situation and will share updates as available.