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We have received the following notice from Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., which handles our deliveries. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and appreciate your understanding.
Areas with high probability of delivery delays
Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions
Due to "preventive road closures" on major expressways in the Chubu region, including the Meishin Expressway, Hokuriku Expressway, and Shin-Meishin Expressway, as well as parallel national highways, some parcels picked up on Tuesday, February 18th, for delivery between Eastern and Western Japan are experiencing delays.
When sending parcels, please allow ample time for delivery.
■ Sections with a high probability of delivery delays [for shipments on Tuesday, February 18th]
・Hokkaido ⇒ Kansai region
・Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Chubu regions ⇒ Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu regions
・Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku regions ⇒ Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Chubu regions
・Kyushu region ⇒ Koshinetsu, Hokuriku regions
For details, please check "Information on parcel collection/delivery and business hours of sales offices".
Our service center may experience difficulties in connecting calls or delays in responding to inquiries. Please also utilize our "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)".
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and appreciate your understanding.
[Reference]
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Regarding the closure of Meishin Expressway, etc.
https://www.cbr.mlit.go.jp/manage/app/emergency_information/file/20250219_244abb63cf0da23a253c52c38213ba35/20250219_67b4faa890ce4_upfile.pdf
NEXCO Central Japan: i-Highway
URL：https://www.c-ihighway.jp/smp/
NEXCO Central Japan: Drivers Site
URL：https://www.c-nexco.co.jp/
For the latest information, please check the Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. website.
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