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"Origin Scan" (UPS): what it means and how long it lasts

The package was scanned at the first UPS facility that handles it.

Normally lasts: Usually 12-24 hours before departure.

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

What to do

  1. No action is needed yet.

UPS service alerts now

UPS blocks automated checks of its alert page. See UPS's official service alerts.

Last checked: starting up · UPS service alerts: the carrier blocks automated checks, so use its official page (linked here)· 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 UPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.

UPS Worldport LouisvilleLouisville, KYLouisville, KYUPS Hodgkins, IL Hub (CACH)Hodgkins, ILHodgkins, ILUPS Ontario, CAOntario, CAOntario, CAUPS Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PAUPS Dfw Airport, TXDFW Airport, TXDFW Airport, TXUPS Rockford, ILRockford, ILRockford, ILUPS Atlanta, GAAtlanta, GAAtlanta, GAUPS West Columbia, SCWest Columbia, SCWest Columbia, SCUPS Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, FLJacksonville, FLUPS Mesquite, TXMesquite, TXMesquite, TXUPS Earth City, MOEarth City, MOEarth City, MOUPS Addison, ILAddison, ILAddison, IL

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Questions

What does "Origin Scan" mean?

The package was scanned at the first UPS facility that handles it.

How long does "Origin Scan" usually last?

Usually 12-24 hours before departure. If there is no new scan for 3 business days.

What should I do if my UPS package is stuck on "Origin Scan"?

No action is needed yet.

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