In transit

What does “In transit” mean?

The parcel is moving between sorting centres and branches.

What it means

The parcel has left the origin branch and is being passed between sorting hubs on its way to the branch nearest the destination.

It may be scanned several times at different hubs, so the message can change back and forth — “departed sorting centre”, then “forwarded from branch” — which is normal.

There can also be hours with no scans at all while the parcel is on a long-haul truck.

Real courier wording

Actual status messages from couriers that ETrackings classifies as this status. Thai couriers often report in Thai.

อยู่ระหว่างการขนส่ง พัสดุออกจากศูนย์คัดแยกสินค้าต้นทาง ระหว่างการขนส่ง ส่งต่อพัสดุจากสาขา พัสดุอยู่ระหว่างการขนส่งไปยังสถานีต่อไป In-transit Parcel is moving between depots, it's still within the delivery timeframe

How long it usually takes

Within Thailand parcels are usually in this status for about 1–3 days, depending on distance, courier and busy periods such as holidays and big sale campaigns.

What to do next

Just wait — this is normally the longest stage of the journey.
If there have been no updates at all for more than 3–5 days, see “No tracking updates” for what to do.

Frequently asked questions

Has my parcel been in transit too long?

For domestic parcels, more than 5 days with no new scans is worth a call to the courier with your tracking number. If it's still being scanned at hubs, it's still moving normally.

Why did my parcel go back to the same hub?

It was probably sorted onto the wrong route and sent back to be re-sorted. That can add a day or two, but it usually continues on its own without you doing anything.

Does in transit mean it arrives today?

Not yet. Delivery day is when the status changes to “Out for delivery”.

For developers

The ETrackings API reports this stage as ON_SHIPPING

See all API statuses

Other statuses

Picked up The courier has collected the parcel from the sender. Arrived at delivery branch The parcel is at the branch near you, waiting to go out. Out for delivery A driver is bringing the parcel to the recipient. Delivered The parcel has been handed to the recipient or a pickup point. Failed delivery The driver tried but couldn't deliver — action needed. Returned to sender The parcel is on its way back to the sender. No tracking updates The status has been stuck with no new scans.

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