ISLANDERS sending gifts, products and other parcels outside of Europe should do so before Friday 24 November if they want it to arrive before Christmas, according to Jersey Post.
The business has published deadlines for cards and parcels destined for the UK and Europe – with Jersey Post anticipating a 30% increase in parcels as the festive season approaches.
So far this year, the organisation has processed and delivered 3.4 million items.
Jersey Post managing director for post and logistics Julie Thomas said: “Throughout November and December, we have put in place extra operational measures to ensure that our on-Island processing and delivery is prepared to manage the increased volume as seamlessly as possible.
“Offering Islanders a top-class service remains, as always, our first priority.”
She added that following disruption caused by Storm Ciarán, Jersey Post was encouraging Islanders to be mindful of “further possible disruptions to services due to adverse weather”.
Jersey Post are also encouraging Islanders to use SecureDrop, which lets them designate a safe place for postal carriers to leave deliveries.
Last recommended posting dates
For letters, cards and documents:
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To Jersey: Thursday 21 December, 10am at postboxes, 4pm at parish post offices, and Friday 22 December 6am at Broad Street and Rue des Prés
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To the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands: Friday 15 December. Monday 18 December if using the tracked and signed service
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To Europe: Monday 4 December
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To the rest of the world: Friday 1 December
For parcels:
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To Jersey: Thursday 21 December
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To the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands: Wednesday 13 December. Friday 15 December if using tracked and signed with prepaid VAT.
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To Europe: Friday 1 December.
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To the rest of the world: Friday 24 November
