GLS Alerts

Due to weather conditions or other exceptional circumstances it may occur that your consignment to or from the Netherlands will arrive at its destination with a delay. An overview with the current disturbances can be found below.

Holidays that can affect transit times can be found at our holiday planning page.

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Current disruptions (last updated: 12-02-2026)

Country / Region	Status	Last update	Explanation
Ireland	Delay expected	12-02-2026	Due to the unprecedented number of storms in January 2026, which are continuing into February, container shipping lines are experiencing serious disruptions to their sailing schedules. As a result, delays are expected for deliveries to and from Ireland for at least the next 2–3 weeks, possibly longer.
Italy	Possible delay	12-02-2026	On 11 February 2026, strike action took place in the Cremona area (26XXX). Backlogs are still being processed at the depots in Milano (20XXX), Bologna (40XXX) and Nuoro (08XXX).
6–22 February 2026	During this period, deliveries may experience delays due to the Olympic Winter Games. Please take this into account when handing over shipments.
Spain	Possible delay	10-02-2026	The general weather situation in Spain has improved. However, several areas in the Andalusia region have experienced operational disruptions, with the province of Cádiz remaining the most affected. Road closures, flooding, landslides and other weather-related impacts may affect distribution activities, route planning and transportation.
Romania → Greece	Ongoing delay	12-02-2026	Transit parcels continue to experience delays due to weather and traffic conditions. The situation remains unchanged. Additional linehauls are being deployed to reduce the backlog.
France	Possible delay	12-02-202	Storm NILS is currently affecting several areas in the South West and Mediterranean regions of France. The following zones are experiencing significant weather disruptions, including strong winds and difficult operating conditions: South West (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, particularly Gironde, Landes and Pyrénées-Atlantiques, and Western Occitanie) and the Mediterranean area (Eastern Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and the Mediterranean coastline). Delays in collections and deliveries may occur.