After an arrival scan, a package has successfully arrived and been processed at a carrier facility, serving as a key milestone in its journey. From this point, the package is typically sorted for its next stage of delivery, which often leads to it being dispatched for final delivery or, in some cases, rerouted due to address discrepancies.
Understanding the Arrival Scan
An arrival scan signifies that a package has been scanned at a carrier facility. This could be a major sorting hub, a regional distribution center, or the local facility closest to the final destination. It confirms that the package is physically present at that location and has been registered into the carrier's system.
Potential Next Steps After an Arrival Scan
Once a package undergoes an arrival scan, its subsequent status depends on various factors, primarily its destination and whether any issues are detected.
1. Progression to Delivery
The most common and anticipated next step after an arrival scan, especially if the facility is near the recipient's address, is for the package to be prepared for its final leg of the journey.
- Out for Delivery: This status indicates that the package has already arrived at its destination point (usually the local delivery terminal) and is now loaded onto a delivery vehicle, actively on its way to the recipient's address. This is the direct progression from an arrival scan at the local sorting facility.
2. Addressing Delivery Issues
In some instances, an issue may be identified after an arrival scan, requiring an alternative course of action before final delivery can be attempted.
- Redirected: This status means that the address on the package was not correct. As a result, the package cannot be delivered as originally intended and needs to be redelivered to the corrected address. This status can arise after an arrival scan if the incorrect address becomes apparent during sorting or initial delivery attempts.
Typical Package Journey Stages
To illustrate the sequence, here's a general overview of common carrier statuses and what they signify in the package delivery process:
| Carrier Status | Meaning | What it Indicates After an Arrival Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Scan | The package has been scanned already at the carrier facility. | The package is at a processing center, ready for sorting or dispatch. |
| Out for Delivery | This status shows that the package has already arrived at its destination point. | The package has left the local facility and is currently en route to the recipient's address. |
| Redirected | The address on the package was not correct and as such, the package needs to be redelivered. | An address discrepancy was identified, requiring a correction or rerouting before a delivery attempt. |
In summary, an arrival scan is a confirmation that your package is at a specific carrier location. Following this, the package will either move directly towards delivery with an "Out for Delivery" status, or it might be "Redirected" if there's an address issue that needs resolution before it can reach its final destination.
