The following is our standard shipping times plus the most recent delivery information from our shipping partners regarding any delays or areas they have been unable to accept deliveries for by some of the services we use. All destinations not shown as being blocked or delayed are currently receiving a normal service to the best of our knowledge.
- Dispatch Times
- Shipping Times
- Current Delivery Restrictions
- Ship to restrictions
- Delivery delays are possible
Dispatch Times
The vast majority of our print journals are dispatched within 2 to 3 days of being printed or from our warehouse when held in stock. However, to estimate the delivery time, please find the shipping times and latest information below. Delivery times therefore may vary from title to title depending printer or warehouse location.
Shipping Times
The exact shipping time depends on different factors like shipping method, dispatch location, the location of the delivery address and possible delivery restrictions (please also review the latest shipping information). The following table is meant to give a general overview of the shipping times to the most frequent delivery destinations.
****Notification as of 4/16/2025 Reprint of Nature Issues 8044 and 8045****
We would like to inform our readers that Nature issues 8044 and 8045 are being reprinted to fulfill outstanding orders in the Americas. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. We expect to dispatch these journals within the next four weeks.
Americas
| Region of Destination | Standard shipping (free of charge) | Back issue shipping (free of charge) | Delivery information |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | 5-7 business days | 7-10 business days | Yes |
| Canada | 7-10 business days | 10-14 business | Yes |
| Latin America | 4-6 weeks | 4-6 weeks | On Courier only |
Rest of the World
| Region of the Destination | Standard shipping (free of charge) | Back issue shipping (free of charge) | Delivery Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 12-21 business days | 12- 28 business days | No |
| Asia | 8-21 business days | 8-28 business days | No |
| Central Europe | 3-5 business days | 3-10 business days | No |
| Eastern Europe | 8-12 business days | 8- 21 business days | No |
| Northern Europe | 3-5 business days | 5-12 business days | No |
| Southern Europe | 5-8 business days | 5-15 business days | No |
| Middle East | 8-12 business days | 10-21 business days | No |
| Oceania | 6-9 business days | 6-21 business days | No |
Please note that these time frames are only average delivery times and may take longer. If you miss a delivery and the standard delivery time is over you can submit a claim.
Current Delivery Restrictions
Some destinations are still not being serviced fully. If your region or country is not listed below, then there aren't any current delivery restrictions.
Fully restricted
- Belarus
- Russia
- Lybia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Yemen
- North Korea
- Cuba
- Niger
- Palestinian territories
Ship to restrictions
Nature Journals has restricted destinations we can deliver printed issues to. We are currently unable to deliver journals to:
- Forwarding companies
- Storage companies
Delivery delays are possible
- Israel
- Canada - Current disruption for all products