Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics, is actively monitoring the evolving situation across Spain, Portugal and parts of France following a widespread power outage on Monday, April 28. Millions have been impacted by the blackout, which has affected critical infrastructure, including airports, hospitals, telecommunications, and public transportation systems. Early reports attribute the disruption to a possible fault within the European electric grid, with investigations still ongoing.

As of the latest updates, gradual power restoration efforts are underway across both countries, with some regions in northern Spain already reconnected to the grid. The situation remains fluid, and national authorities across Spain and Portugal are coordinating emergency responses alongside European energy networks.

Supply Chain Impact & Our Response

Our highest priority remains service reliability. While every effort is being made to maintain uninterrupted service, due to the severity of the situation, shipment delays or displacements may occur. In anticipation of these widespread disruptions, Marken has activated contingency protocols, implemented risk mitigation strategies, and business continuity measures. Our team is proactively working with our business partners and clients to provide alternative arrangements and our Customer Service team is communicating necessary updates directly to our clients, on a case-by-case basis, and supporting them with printing all required shipment documentation and labels.

Alternative Shipping Options

Marken operations throughout Europe remain largely unaffected outside the impacted regions, with normal collections and deliveries continuing. We are also working closely with clients to arrange alternative routing, import and export solutions and priority shipment handling as needed – leveraging the extensive UPS network to sustain service continuity wherever possible. Clients shipping to or from Spain and Portugal are encouraged to contact their local Marken representatives for real-time routing advisories and contingency planning.

Your Partner in Crisis Management

Marken is fully committed to protecting your healthcare and high-value, critical shipments through proactive mitigation strategies that ensure supply chain resilience and minimize the impact of disruption.

As your single-source solutions partner, we’re here for you. If you are experiencing any issues due to this fluid situation, please reach out to your local Marken branch or business professional. For additional information on our capabilities, please email us at info@marken.com.

We will continue to monitor the situation very closely and remain available for any assistance our clients require at this challenging time.

*This situation is fluid and we are updating as we can.