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Understanding Shipment Tracking Statuses

Understanding Shipment Tracking Statuses

Tracking updates tell you where your shipment is and whether it needs any action. Here is what the statuses on our tracking page mean.

Booking and pickup

  • Shipment Booked: your booking is confirmed and an AWB number has been issued.
  • Pickup Scheduled / Picked Up: the parcel is being or has been collected.
  • Received / Processed at Origin Facility: the parcel is checked, weighed and prepared for dispatch.
  • Handed Over to Carrier: the parcel is with the international carrier. The carrier's own tracking number is usually available from this point.

On the way

  • Departed Origin / In Transit: the shipment is moving through the network.
  • Arrived at / Departed Transit Hub: it is passing through a sorting hub, often in the Gulf or Europe.
  • Arrived in Destination Country: it has landed and is waiting for customs.

Customs

  • Customs Clearance in Progress: normal processing. No action is needed unless you are contacted.
  • Held by Customs: customs needs more information, such as an invoice or ID. Respond quickly.
  • Awaiting Duty / Tax Payment: the receiver must pay duty before delivery.

Delivery

  • Out for Delivery: the parcel is on the vehicle and should be delivered today.
  • Delivery Attempted: nobody was available. The courier will try again or leave instructions.
  • Address Issue: the address is incomplete or incorrect. Contact us with the correct details.
  • Delivered: the shipment has been delivered.

Exceptions

  • On Hold / Delayed: an operational or weather delay. We follow up with the carrier.
  • Refused by Consignee: the receiver did not accept the parcel.
  • Return to Shipper Initiated / Returned to Shipper: the parcel is coming back. Return charges may apply.

Have a question about a status? Message us on WhatsApp with your AWB number, or check it on our tracking page.

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