Delivery Statuses

AfterShip Tracking API services use 9 key statuses to auto-tag various delivery checkpoints when getting tracking information from the carrier.


Learn the meaning of delivery statuses in AfterShip Tracking.

AfterShip Tracking automatically tags status to each checkpoint when getting tracking information from the carrier. Premium users can choose to send out email notifications or SMS notifications when a specific status happens.

StatusStatusEnumDescription
Info Received delivery status icon: dark blue circle with a white document
Information ReceivedInfoReceivedCarrier has received request from shipper and is about to pick up the shipment.
In Transit delivery status icon: light blue circle with a white delivery truck
In TransitInTransitCarrier has accepted or picked up shipment from shipper. The shipment is on the way.
Out For Delivery delivery status icon: orange circle with white parcel boxes
Out for DeliveryOutForDeliveryCarrier is about to deliver the shipment , or it is ready to pickup.
Failed Attempt delivery status icon: purple circle with a white lightning bolt
Failed AttemptAttemptFailCarrier attempted to deliver but failed, and usually leaves a notice and will try to deliver again.
Delivered delivery status icon: green circle with a white check mark
DeliveredDeliveredThe shipment was delivered successfully.
Available for Pickup delivery status icon: orange circle with a white parcel and pickup symbol
Available for PickupAvailableForPickupThe package arrived at a pickup point near you and is available for pickup.
Exception delivery status icon: red circle with a white exclamation mark
ExceptionExceptionCustom hold, undelivered, returned shipment to sender or any shipping exceptions.
Expired delivery status icon: gray circle with a white cross
ExpiredExpiredShipment has no tracking information for 30 days since added.
Pending delivery status icon: light gray circle with a white clock face
PendingPendingNew shipments added that are pending to track, or new shipments without tracking information available yet.