News & Updates

As smoke and haze continue to fill the skies across the eastern parts of the U.S. this week, we understand that the weather pattern is expected to persist for the next several days, with haze to continue to spread across the region.

Currently, we are operating normal and our Marken team is closely monitoring all shipments and flights that may be impacted or delayed due to air quality issues. We are prepared to take the necessary steps with Business Continuity Plans in place, to ensure uninterrupted service for our clients and patients. 

Marken remains committed to sourcing the best available options for each shipment and as we continue to observe these ongoing challenges, we will share updates as available. 

Please contact your local Marken branch or business professional if you have questions about a particular shipment.

Marken is closely following reports across Central Mexico where the country’s most dangerous active volcano, Volcano Popocatépetl, has exhibited increased activity including explosions, tremors and exhalations of vapor, gas and ashes for the past week.

As The National Disaster Prevention Center of Mexico has raised the alert level to Phase 3 with a possible evacuation order affecting millions, air traffic and shipment movement may be impacted as the region continues to experience flight delays, cancellations or temporary airport closures.

Marken and UPS Operations Teams are monitoring all shipments that may be impacted and are taking the necessary steps with Business Continuity Plans in place, to proactively mitigate disruptions and provide alternative arrangements for our clients and patients.

We remain committed to sourcing the best available options for each shipment as we continue to observe ongoing challenges. Please contact your local Marken branch or business professional if you have questions about a particular shipment.

Marken will continue to closely monitor the ongoing situation and will share updates as available.

Marken is closely monitoring the ongoing developments of an expected one (1) day strike, which will commence and end on Monday, March 27, by The Verdi Trade Union in Germany. The strike was called for by the public service, aviation security and ground handling service workers.

We understand there will be significant disruptions and delays to most German airports (FRA, MUC, STR, DTM, HAM, HAJ & BRE) and surrounding regions. This also includes other types of transport, such as rail, local transport services, and the handling and release of imports into Germany as well.

Please note, that Marken has implemented contingency plans, leveraging our UPS network, and diverting exports to other airports, to avoid impacts wherever possible. Our team is proactively working with our clients to provide alternative arrangements and our Customer Service team will communicate any necessary updates to clients as this ongoing situation progresses.

For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

We will watch and manage this situation very closely within our network to reduce or negate impact to clients and their shipments.

Marken is closely monitoring the ongoing developments of an expected day-long strike, which will commence on Friday, February 17, by The Verdi Trade Union in Germany. The strike was called for by the public service, aviation security and ground handling service workers.

We understand there will be significant disruptions and delays to most German airports (FRA, MUC, STR, DTM, HAM, HAJ & BRE) and surrounding regions. This also includes other types of transport, such as rail, local transport services, and the handling and release of imports into Germany as well.

Please note, that Marken has implemented contingency plans, leveraging our UPS network, and diverting exports to other airports, to avoid impacts wherever possible. Our team is proactively working with our clients to provide alternative arrangements and our Customer Service team will communicate any necessary updates to clients as this ongoing situation progresses.

For any immediate questions about a particular shipment, please contact your local Marken branch or business professional.

We will watch and manage this situation very closely within our network to reduce or negate impact to clients and their shipments.