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“In transit” means your package is headed to your shipping address, though the delivery date depends on the courier and delivery method you choose. In this article, we’ll teach you all the important tracking terminology you need to know, show you how to track your package through various companies, and explain what to do if your package is stuck in transit.
Things You Should Know
- The tracking status “in transit” means the courier company has picked up your package and it’s heading toward the final destination.
- It usually takes 1-5 days for an “in transit” package to be delivered, depending on the specific courier and delivery method you choose.
- “In transit” means your package is on its way to a local distribution center, while “out for delivery” means it’s loaded onto a delivery truck and is headed to your shipping address.
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References
- ↑ https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/contact-us/faq/track-packages/package-status/in-transit.html
- ↑ https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/shipping-services/domestic.page
- ↑ https://www.uspsoig.gov/our-work/did-you-know/how-long-does-it-take-my-mail-and-packages-get-here
- ↑ https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/ground.html
- ↑ https://www.dhleasyshop.com/en/pages/faq/delivery-how-long
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/USPS-Tracking-Plus-The-Basics
- ↑ https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/contact-us/faq/track-packages/package-status/out-for-delivery.html#
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/How-is-Undeliverable-and-Misdelivered-Mail-Handled
- ↑ https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/contact-us.page
- ↑ https://www.fedex.com/en-us/developer/get-support.html#
- ↑ https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/customer-service.html
- ↑ https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/contact-us/faq/track-packages/package-status/weather-delay.html
- ↑ https://www.ups.com/us/en/service-alerts.page?id=alert1
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/How-is-Undeliverable-and-Misdelivered-Mail-Handled
- ↑ https://www.usps.com/ship/packages.htm#
- ↑ https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/shipping-dimensions-weight/avoid-additional-shipping-fees.page
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Missing-Mail-The-Basics#
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Delayed-Mail-and-Packages#
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Delayed-Mail-and-Packages
- ↑ https://www.usps.com/manage/package-intercept.htm#
- ↑ https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/tracking-support/change-delivery-options.page#
- ↑ https://www.dhlexpress.nl/en/helpdesk/additional-services/hold-for-collection#
- ↑ https://www.pitneybowes.com/us/blog/shipping-insurance.html#
- ↑ https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/file-a-claim.page
- ↑ https://www.fedex.com/en-us/customer-support/claims.html
- ↑ https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/our-divisions/freight/customer-service/how-to-prepare-a-claim.html