When you either send international mail or await a package arriving from another country via USPS, you will notice a tracking update marked as “Processed Through ISC Los Angeles CA (USPS).” What is the significance of this update? What transpires with the international mail within the USPS system when it reaches ISC Los Angeles, CA? […]
‘USPS In Possession’: What It Means for Your Package
“USPS In Possession Of Item” is a tracking status provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS). It indicates that the USPS has received the package or mail item from the sender or an intermediary (like a drop-off point or another courier service). The package is now in the USPS system and will be processed […]
Inside ISC Chicago IL: Unpacking USPS’s Key Hub
The International Service Center (ISC) in Chicago, Illinois, is pivotal to the United States Postal Service’s global operations. Located strategically in the heart of the Midwest, ISC Chicago functions as a massive nexus for international mail and package flow, handling items both incoming and outgoing from the U.S. Its advanced infrastructure and state-of-the-art sorting and […]
From Pre-Shipment Info to ‘USPS Awaiting Item’: A Breakdown
The update “Pre-shipment info sent to USPS, USPS Awaiting Item” appears when a shipper buys shipping details for a parcel but hasn’t yet given it to USPS for the initial scan. This means the shipping data is set up when the order is placed, and USPS is now waiting for the actual item. When an […]
What ‘Departed Shipping Partner, USPS Awaiting Item’ Means?
“Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item” is a tracking update provided by USPS. It indicates that your package has left a third-party logistics or shipping partner’s facility and is now en route to a USPS facility. However, USPS has not yet received the package. This status is common when a retailer uses a shipping […]
USPS Returns: A Guide to ‘Tendered To Returns Agent’ Status
When USPS marks a package as “Tendered To Returns Agent,” it indicates that the package has been given to a third party or agent responsible for processing returns. This can occur if there’s an address error, the recipient isn’t available, or other delivery issues arise. Typically, the package will be processed and returned to the […]