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What to do if your package was rerouted to a carrier facility
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Nowadays, when you order goods online, you hope for a smooth and seamless delivery experience. While thousands of packages are scanned, processed, sorted, and delivered each day successfully, now and then, a new status update can catch you by surprise. Fortunately, a "package being processed at a carrier facility" update isn't bad news. It just means it's being prepared before transit! Refer to this guide to learn how the biggest four carrier facilities handle your packages.

What to Know About Carrier Facility Updates

Have you ever received a "package being processed at carrier facility" update on a parcel? This tracking update means your Amazon, USPS, UPS, or FedEx package was scanned and processed at a local distribution hub or center. It'll then be transferred to another carrier or delivery truck before making it to your doorstep.

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Meaning of “Package Being Processed at Carrier Facility”

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  1. When a merchant first ships a package, the unique tracking code is scanned into the shipping company's system. This code lets customers get the latest updates on items as they move through the company's network before landing at your doorstep. However, packages are sometimes transferred to smaller carrier facilities closer to your home, where they get scanned before being moved to a delivery truck or another facility. [1]
    • This status is a normal part of shipping, so don't fret! Your package is still on its way to you.
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What is a carrier facility?

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Section 3 of 8:

Amazon Carrier Facility

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United States Postal Service Carrier Facility

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  1. USPS mail classes refer to the shipping services they provide. For example, First-Class Mail is processed and delivered between 1 to 5 days, while Marketing Mail can take 2 to 10 days. However, you should wait an additional three business days for an update before contacting USPS. [5]
    • Processing timeframe: 1-10 business days depending on mail class.
      • Priority Mail Express: Next-Day to 2-Day guarantee by 6 pm.
      • Priority Mail: 1 to 3 business days.
      • USPS Ground Advantage: 2 to 5 business days.
      • First-Class Mail: 1 to 5 business days.
      • Media Mail: 2 to 8 business days.
    • Pickup option: Pay a $17.50 fee to intercept your package and pick it up at another USPS location. [6]
    • Contact information: Visit usps.com or call 1-800-275-8777 on weekdays between 8 am to 8:30 pm or Saturdays between 8 am to 6 pm ET. [7]
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UPS Carrier Facility

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  1. UPS prides itself on delivering 90% of its Ground packages within 3 days or less. However, it can take up to 5 days. They also offer two-, three-, and next-day delivery options for an additional cost. If your package still says "processing," it's still being prepared for the next leg of its journey. So, give it some time! It's on its way. [8]
    • Processing timeframe: 1-3 days.
    • Pickup option: Use UPS Delivery intercept to update or redirect the package to a preferred UPS Access Point or UPS retail location. [9]
    • Contact information: Visit UPS.com or call 1-800-742-5877 7 days a week between 6 am and 1 am EST. [10]
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FedEx Carrier Facility

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  1. FedEx packages are processed quickly. However, it's common for a shipment to go more than 24 hours without a tracking update. This can be due to a lack of scanners along the route—especially if a package has a long journey. But rest assured; your package is still coming. [11]
    • If you see "We have your package," the shipment has been dropped off at a FedEx office location and processed. [12]
    • Processing timeframe: 1-5 days.
    • Pickup option: Use FedEx Hold for Pickup to retrieve a package at a FedEx retail location. [13]
    • Contact information: Visit FedEx.com or call 1-800-463-3339 on weekdays between 7 am and 9 pm or Saturdays between 7 am and 3 pm CT. [14]

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