Status Model
The parcelLab platform operates with a status model containing codes that are mapped to each tracking update.
Status Codes
Every update is mapped to a status code. Not every status code directly relates to a scan event by the carrier but can also be caused by a change in product code or other base data of the delivery, or the lack of expected scans.
The status codes available are described in the following table.
InternalStatus
The internal status.
Ignore
A note (not shown to recipient).
Pending
No tracking information available yet.
OrderProcessed
The order has been processed.
PickUpScheduled
The goods are being processed for pickup.
PickUpPlanned
The goods will be handed over to the logistics company at the latest by the defined time.
Upgrade
The goods are being finished and personalized.
InboundScan
The goods have been sent.
InterimHaul
The goods are on their way.
InTransit
The goods are on their way.
CustomsIn
The goods have entered customs for processing.
CustomsReleased
The goods have been processed and released from customs.
ExportHub
The goods are being processed for export into the destination country.
ImportHub
The goods have arrived in the destination country.
Scheduled
An appointment to make the delivery has been made.
DestinationDeliveryCenter
The goods have arrived in the destination region.
DestinationDeliveryDepot
The goods are being prepared for delivery.
OutForDelivery
The goods will be delivered today.
Rerouted
The goods have been rerouted.
FailedAttemptFirst
The goods could not be delivered.
FailedAttemptSecond
The goods could not be delivered on the second delivery attempt.
FailedAttemptFinal
The goods could not be delivered on the final delivery attempt.
Return
The goods are being returned to the consigner.
ReturnWarning
The goods must be collected as soon as possible.
Stored
The goods are being stored temporarily.
PickupReadyToday
The goods are ready for collection.
PickupReadyNextDay
The goods will be ready for collection on the next working day.
PartiallyDelivered
The goods have been partially delivered.
Delivered
The goods have been successfully delivered. See the list of possible delivery location codes.
Exception
An exception has occurred. See the list of possible exception reasons.
Cancelled
The order has been cancelled.
None
There is no matching for that status.
Exception Reasons
The reasons available for the Exception
status code are described in the following table.
AddressIssue
The address could not be found.
ContactIssue
The delivery was delayed due to missing or incorrect contact information.
CustomerRefusal
The delivery was rejected by the recipient.
Customs
There was problem with the customs clearance process.
Damaged
The packaging or goods were damaged.
DeliveryPayment
The delivery required cash on delivery but was not paid.
Destroyed
The package was physically destroyed, damaged beyond repair or disposed of.
Exception
There was an issue with the delivery and it could not be performed.
FailedAttempt
The carrier tried to reach the recipient unsuccessfully.
ForceMajeure
The delivery could not be performed due to unforeseen circumstances (for example: severe weather conditions).
IdentFailed
The delivery required identification from the recipient but they could not be verified.
ItemsMissing
Not all listed items were found.
LackSpace
The delivery could not be loaded onto the truck.
Lost
The package cannot be located, investigations closed, tracking terminated or stolen.
Misrouted
The delivery was routed to the wrong depot/tour.
MissingData
Missing essential documentation for this package is causing delays.
NotCollected
The goods were not collected from the pickup point and will be returned to the sender.
Notified
Notification to the recipient that the delivery could not be performed.
OperationalError
The delivery was delayed due to unforeseen operational or technical issues.
Prohibited
The package could not be delivered as it may contain prohibited items.
Recall
The goods were recalled by the retailer.
Return
The goods will be returned to the sender.
Seized
The package was confiscated by authorities, customs seizure.
Strike
Any kind of labor dispute.
TimeIssue
The tour had to be aborted because the driver exceeded the working period.
TrafficProblem
The delivery was delayed due to traffic problems.
Other
Delivery Location Codes
The delivery location codes available for the Delivered
status code are described in the following table.
Doorstep
A direct delivery to the recipient.
Postbox
A letterbox with the recipient's name on it.
Neighbor
A delivery to a neighbor.
HomeDeposit
A safe deposit as authorized by the recipient.
ParcelShop
A pickup location operated by the carrier or a third party (for example: post offices, access points, and collection points).
ParcelLocker
Any parcel locker solution that usually allows for 24/7 collections.
Notified
The exact pickup location is not given but as per the carrier's information listed on the notification card left in the recipient's post box.
Reception
The goods have been delivered to the reception.
Unknown
The pickup location is not further specified by the courier. This does not mean that it is unknown to the courier where it was delivered, but rather only no delivery location has been explicitly stated.
Note: The majority of these deliveries will be direct deliveries to customers.
Next Actions
The next action statuses available for a delivery are described in the following table.
Scheduled
The goods are scheduled for delivery.
PickUpReady
The goods will be ready for collection.
NewAttemptToday
A new attempt to deliver the goods will be made today.
NewAttemptNextDay
A new attempt to deliver the goods will be made tomorrow.
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