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Collection and delivery service has resumed in eastern Japan, including in the prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima. Some areas still remain affected by service suspension.

As part of Europe's Community Customs Code, new security procedures known as the Import Control System (ICS) will come into effect on 1 January 2011.

Customs authorities in Russia have tightened restrictions on import shipments to Russia, in particular on dutiable shipments sent to private individuals.

Effective 22^nd June 2009, UPS will offer an enhanced and simplified alcohol shipping programme, which will allow customers to ship a wide variety of alcoholic beverages that contain less than 70% alcohol within their country and across the EU. While a contract is still necessary for frequent shippers in the alcohol industry, eligibility can be determined on the spot and customers can start shipping immediately.