On top of the already strict shipping regulations, the cannabis seeds industry is experiencing intense international shipping delays.

Some customers who took advantage of 4/20-related sales in April are still waiting for their order.

At this time, there is no rulebook regarding international shipping and cannabis seeds.

The industry is lacking guidelines leaving it up to cannabis seed companies to pick up the slack.

The best thing you can do to avoid delays at this point is cross your fingers and hope for the best.

As for cannabis seed companies, place your order with trusted vendors who value their customers.

Trust, reliability, and premium quality genetics are Canuk Seeds’ values. It is our goal to provide you with awesome cannabis strains efficiently (and as quickly as possible).

Getting packages across the pond is taking even longer.

Let’s look at some of the confusion surrounding international shipping delays, and what you should do about it if you haven’t received your package.

USPS: What is Causing Cannabis Seed Delays?

The unprecedented delays USPS is experiencing has affected tons of industries- not just cannabis seeds.

With packages piling up and a staffing shortage caused by the global pandemic, some sorting facilities have actually stopped accepting packages.

By redirecting shipments to other facilities and closing the employment gap as quickly as possible, USPS is working diligently to reduce the backlog of packages that are sitting stagnant in warehouses.

So, if you haven't received your cannabis seeds that you ordered, don’t fret, they are on the way and chances are the seed supplier you purchased from is doing everything in their power (which isn't much at this moment) to expedite shipments and reduce international delays.

Do International Restrictions Play a Role in Shipping Delays?

Well, yes. In layman's terms regulations do play a role in how products are shipped and delivered.

Unfortunately, cannabis seed vendors have little control on how fast a package will make it through the international shipping jungle and be delivered to your door.

Look at Brexit, international shipping delays were caused by new forms that are required, new delays, and new regulations that are to be followed.

All these additional processes and guidelines that have to be followed do (inadvertently) cause delays.

What You Should Do if Your Package Hasn’t Arrived?

First off, don’t panic. The delays are happening to a lot of people, so chances are your package will arrive- eventually.

For reputable seed vendors like True North Seed Bank, customer service is the top-priority next to providing premium cannabis genetics.

Reach out to your seed supplier to see if in fact your package has been delayed.

While companies have very little control over international shipping once your package has left the warehouse, they value your business enough to look into the situation and see what is causing the delay.

Final Thoughts: Living With International Shipping Delays

The last thing a cannabis seed vendor wants is for their customers to have to wait extended periods of time for their package.

If you are cultivating cannabis outdoors, we understand you’re already on a tough time constraint. Navigating international shipping delays is the last thing our customers need.

We want to take the time to apologize for the inconvenience. Good news is that the global pandemic and COVID-related setbacks are slowly easing.

This means we should see staffing increases and warehouses processing packages at a faster rate.

Have you been impacted by shipping delays? We want to hear from you (the good and the bad).

Reach out down below or let us know how you feel on Twitter or Instagram. And remember, stay lifted!

About the author: Heather Burton

Heather lives with her husband and two children in beautiful British Columbia. Her passion has always been to enhance the lives of others by helping them reach their business goals.

Content management is her specialty, and writing is what she does best. Working specifically in the cannabis market, Heather strives to help dispensaries, patients, doctors, manufacturers and recreational users by giving them the voice they need. When she is not writing, you can find her anywhere outdoors and away from the screen.