It just so happened that the package stayed longer in transit than we expected. If packages were sent during the COVID-19 outbreak, many carriers and postal services around the world would be overloaded with increased package volumes. The number of people shopping online has increased significantly, as has the frequency of purchases.
So, what does the status “”package in transit”” mean? It can be a text state or a package that hasn’t been moved in a long time. Many times when this happens, you won’t see new updates in your tracking system.
What does “”on the way”” mean? When your shipment is in transit, it means the courier has picked up the package and your shipment is on its way to the delivery address. The package is in transit until the driver/postman arrives.
When a package gets stuck in transit, it means the package is no longer on its way to its destination, and it’s either being stored in one of the courier’s warehouses for further inspection, or stuck in customs.
Reasons why packages may get stuck in transit:
customs clearance
Generally, items shipped between EU countries do not require special documentation unless the goods are a national monopoly or contain prohibited and restricted items. However, if the package is shipped from/to a country outside the EU, a customs declaration should be provided. Failure to provide the necessary documentation will further jam your shipment in transit.
The package is oversized/overweight
The package may be measured in the courier company’s warehouse. So if they find it’s heavier than stated then they can either return it to the sender or make you pay an extra surcharge (it depends on the courier).
Wrong or incomplete address
This is the most common reason for an undeliverable shipment. You should always double check that your address contains all the necessary details for shipping. As soon as you find some incomplete or wrong details in your order, please contact the courier company. The courier company will make changes.
undeliverable goods
Did you ship something that was on the Prohibited and Restricted Shipping Items list? Couriers scan shipments at different warehouses, so we advise you not to ship any prohibited items as they can be easily spotted in some cases.
weather conditions or traffic
It’s not uncommon for your package to take longer to reach its destination during busy periods, such as holidays or heavy snow, when transit times may be extended.
How long will the transfer take?
It is important to remember that the estimated delivery time is exactly an estimate. It is an average calculated based on the time it usually takes for a given courier company to deliver a package to its destination.
Estimated delivery time depends on the distance you booked and the type of service.
If you have booked standard shipping, it is not possible to generalize about specific shipping times.
If you book a freight or express delivery, you will get a specific delivery time depending on the location, quantity and type of the shipment.
