"Picked Up by Shipping Partner, USPS Awaiting Item" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
A third-party shipping partner (a consolidator) has the package and is handing it to USPS. USPS does not have it yet, so USPS will give a delivery date once it does.
Normally lasts: Often 1-4 days in the partner network before a USPS scan. Can be longer at peak season.
When to act: If there is no USPS scan about 5 business days after the partner pickup.
Also shown as: Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item, Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item, On its Way to USPS
What to do
- Contact the shipper or seller. USPS says the shipper is responsible at this stage.
- Do not open a USPS search yet. USPS has not accepted the item.
USPS service alerts now
- USPS service alert Illinois: Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area
USPS · first seen Nov 14, 6:55 PM EST
Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area. The facility is expected to be closed most of today, November 14. As a result, no mail or parcels were dispatched to the 613, 614, 615 ZIP3s today, which …
Last checked: · USPS service alerts 16 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 USPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERChicago IL International Distribution Center (ISC)CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERJersey City NJ Distribution Center (RPDC)JERSEY CITY NJ DISTRIBUTION CENTERWarrendale PA Distribution Center (NDC)WARRENDALE PA DISTRIBUTION CENTEROpa Locka FL Distribution CenterOPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSpringfield MA Distribution Center (NDC)SPRINGFIELD MA DISTRIBUTION CENTERUSPS Jacksonville NDC / RPDCJACKSONVILLE FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERNorth Houston TX Distribution CenterNORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTERMiami FL International Distribution Center (ISC)MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERLos Angeles CA Distribution CenterLOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTERAtlanta GA Distribution Center (RPDC)ATLANTA GA DISTRIBUTION CENTERQueens NY Distribution CenterQUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTERQuestions
What does "Picked Up by Shipping Partner, USPS Awaiting Item" mean?
A third-party shipping partner (a consolidator) has the package and is handing it to USPS. USPS does not have it yet, so USPS will give a delivery date once it does.
How long does "Picked Up by Shipping Partner, USPS Awaiting Item" usually last?
Often 1-4 days in the partner network before a USPS scan. Can be longer at peak season. If there is no USPS scan about 5 business days after the partner pickup.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Picked Up by Shipping Partner, USPS Awaiting Item"?
Contact the shipper or seller. USPS says the shipper is responsible at this stage. Do not open a USPS search yet. USPS has not accepted the item.
Related USPS messages
Sources
- USPS FAQ: Where is my package? (Tracking status help) (accessed 2026-11-14)