"In FedEx possession" (FedEx): what it means and how long it lasts

FedEx has the package and is processing it.

Normally lasts: Usually under 24 hours.

When to act: If there is no new scan for 3 business days.

What to do

No action is needed yet.

FedEx service alerts now

FedEx service alert Middle East Service Update
FedEx · first seen Nov 14, 6:55 PM EST
FedEx continues to monitor the situation in the Middle East and we are actively adjusting our operations for continued service to and from the region. We are providing pickup and delivery services where it is safe to do so and in line with local guidance. Customers shipping to o…
FedEx service alert Russia and Belarus Service Suspension
FedEx · first seen Nov 14, 6:55 PM EST
All Russian and Belarusian FedEx International services continue to be suspended until further notice. (Initially reported February 24, 2022; Last confirmed September 22, 2026)

Last checked: Nov 15, 6:00 PM EST (45 min ago) · FedEx service alerts 45 min ago· Facility facts reviewed November 14, 2026. How we check

Which facility is it at?

The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest FedEx hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.

FedEx Memphis World HubMemphis, TNMEMPHIS, TNFedEx Indianapolis HubIndianapolis, ININDIANAPOLIS, INFedEx Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TXFORT WORTH, TXFedEx Oakland, CAOakland, CAOAKLAND, CAFedEx Newark, NJNewark, NJNEWARK, NJFedEx Anchorage, AKAnchorage, AKANCHORAGE, AKFedEx Greensboro, NCGreensboro, NCGREENSBORO, NCFedEx Miami, FLMiami, FLMIAMI, FLFedEx Ontario, CAOntario, CAONTARIO, CAFedEx Northampton, PAAllen Township, PANORTHAMPTON, PAFedEx Bedford Park, ILBedford Park, ILBEDFORD PARK, ILFedEx Hagerstown, MDHagerstown, MDHAGERSTOWN, MD

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Questions

What does "In FedEx possession" mean?

FedEx has the package and is processing it.

How long does "In FedEx possession" usually last?

Usually under 24 hours. If there is no new scan for 3 business days.

What should I do if my FedEx package is stuck on "In FedEx possession"?

No action is needed yet.

Related FedEx messages

Sources

FedEx FAQ (Canada): We have your package (accessed 2026-11-14)