"Label created" (FedEx): what it means and how long it lasts
The shipper printed a label and is getting the package ready to hand to FedEx. FedEx updates the status once it has the package.
Normally lasts: Usually 1-3 days.
When to act: If there is no pickup scan 3-5 business days after the seller says it shipped.
Also shown as: Label Created
What to do
- Contact the shipper. FedEx doesn't have the package yet.
- On a marketplace order, use the platform's process once the estimated delivery date passes.
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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.
MEMPHIS, TNFedEx Indianapolis HubINDIANAPOLIS, INFedEx Fort Worth, TXFORT WORTH, TXFedEx Oakland, CAOAKLAND, CAFedEx Newark, NJNEWARK, NJFedEx Anchorage, AKANCHORAGE, AKFedEx Greensboro, NCGREENSBORO, NCFedEx Miami, FLMIAMI, FLFedEx Ontario, CAONTARIO, CAFedEx Northampton, PANORTHAMPTON, PAFedEx Bedford Park, ILBEDFORD PARK, ILFedEx Hagerstown, MDHAGERSTOWN, MDQuestions
What does "Label created" mean?
The shipper printed a label and is getting the package ready to hand to FedEx. FedEx updates the status once it has the package.
How long does "Label created" usually last?
Usually 1-3 days. If there is no pickup scan 3-5 business days after the seller says it shipped.
What should I do if my FedEx package is stuck on "Label created"?
Contact the shipper. FedEx doesn't have the package yet. On a marketplace order, use the platform's process once the estimated delivery date passes.
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Sources
- FedEx FAQ: What does my tracking status mean? (accessed 2026-11-14)
- FedEx FAQ (Canada): Label created (accessed 2026-11-14)