With globalisation and consequent improvement of both transport that of the logistics, today the international shipments are the backbone of world trade.
International shipments were more than 120 billion in 2020, according to Pitney Bowes, a US logistics and transportation software company, tripled in number over the past three years.
Companies, small traders, but also private individuals rely daily on e-commerce logistics and couriers to ship their products to various geographical areas and final destinations.
Despite the increase in international shipments, especially in the last year when e-commerce experienced a real boom due to the pandemic and consequent restrictions on movements, there are still some gaps and concerns about sending parcels across Italian borders.
- The fear bigger than when sending a parcel abroad is that to lose it.
This is why couriers have adopted international tracking and national tracking systems.
This makes it possible to follow in real time the route of your parcel, from when it is picked up by the courier (Withdrawal) a when it reaches the hands of the addressee (Delivery).
Traceability of the parcel therefore becomes essential: all the logistics e-commerce have equipped themselves with such a service allowing its customers by monitor where their parcel or international shipment is located and at how long will it take.
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Which are the sites e the app which allow you to track your own package?
What is Tracking and How it Works
Tracking or tracing is a code, usually alphanumeric, which identifies the individual shipment and tracks its movements.
It must be entered in a special search field on the website of the courier company that delivers the shipment, or on an app of the same one that provides the service.
Thus, it will be possible to follow the path of one's parcel, from the hands of the sender to those of the recipient.
Perhaps the most important aspect of this technology is that it makes it possible not to lose the shipment itself, whether it is a shipment with international courier with tracking or National.
Tracking therefore proves particularly useful in the event of loss or delays, as it allows constant knowledge of the current location of the shipment, where it has come from and where it is going, all contextualised in time.
In order to take advantage of international tracking using the “tracking number”, one must rely on a shipping service that provides it.
In a moment, we will take a look at the main international tracking channels in Italy that make use of the above-mentioned alphanumeric tracking number.
Once you have chosen the service that suits you, including a shipment tracking option, simply packing the shipment and accompany it with all the necessary documentation. The courier will take care of the rest.
Services for Tracking an International Shipment
TNT, UPS, and DHL tracking
To take advantage of the tracking service by TNT, UPS, e DHL, It is necessary to go to one of their branches and follow the instructions for packing the parcel, envelope or pallet.
You can also do it yourself at home and book a pick-up with Spedizionecomoda.co.uk.
At the counter, the parcel will be weighed, the necessary documents will be prepared, and, at the time of shipment, the attendant will issue a tracking code also known as a Tracking Code to be used on the TNT, UPS, or DHL website to follow the shipment's journey.
On the websites of couriers, for example, you will find a field with the words “Search Shipments“.
By entering the sequence of numbers and letters underneath the barcode of the receipt, you will be able to track the parcel.
TNT, UPS, and DHL also allow tracking via the toll-free customer service number.
Alternatively, you can always track your parcel through the convenient apps of the couriers themselves.
With ww.spedizionecomoda.com it will be even easier. Simply contact us by email or whatapp and you will have an immediate update on the route of your parcel, where it is at that specific moment and when it will arrive at its destination.
Tracking with Courier
Quality express couriers therefore offer a unique code or tracking code at the time of shipment. This, entered in the appropriate field on the courier's site, will allow the status of the shipment to be tracked.
International Online Tracking Services
If you do not want to entrust your parcel directly to a courier, you can always use online logistics portals with international tracking.
They are really easy and intuitive to use. Moreover, these, due to the volume of orders, very often offer more competitive rates than the couriers themselves.
It is usually sufficient insert package details (weight, dimensions, content, origin and destination) and let the site find the best service to ship easily, safely and relatively cheaply.
These include www.Spedizionecomoda.it, comparing different couriers according to rates.
Once the service is chosen, it works in the same way as on express courier websites:
- pack the goods and prepare the parcel,
- weight and dimensions are verified,
- on the homepage you enter the shipping information and fill in all other fields to quote the cost of the same.
- You select the most suitable courier and service for your needs,
- the necessary information is entered and payment is made.
Once this procedure has been completed, all that remains is to set the date for the pick-up and wait for the courier.
Once dispatched, the same spedizionecomoda.com will provide options to track the shipment.
Just contact via email or whatapp for immediate tracking of the shipment.
The latter, logística e-commerce, have the advantage of providing a single tool to track multiple shipments from different couriers.
Sites Specialising in National and International Tracking
Let us now look at the web platforms that offer a worldwide monitoring service.
These are mostly free online services that are really easy to use.
These platforms allow
- monitor the status of the shipment,
- or shipments with different couriers,
- and trace a parcel whose courier is unknown.
Several parcels handled by different couriers can be tracked in one place.
Here are some of the most well-known and reliable sites for international tracking:
● 17TRACKWell known among e-commerce and web users worldwide, 17Track is a very intuitive tool for finding a parcel.
All you need is the tracking code of the shipment and, within seconds, you can track your parcels.
Tracking on this website is free of charge and without any obligation to register.
There is also an app for iOS and Android.
● Track IT International tracking systemAnother provider that does not require registration or software downloads is Track IT ITS.
All you need is the delivery number code to find your parcel, even when you do not know who the courier is.
● Packagetrackreasy to use, intuitive and free of charge, just enter the numeric code of the shipment and you can read all the details and information about the shipment.
International Online Tracking Services
Whenever you want dispatch a parcel, There are apps, especially if you are using a Smartphone, that are faster and more immediate to use than a website and allow you to know in real time where a parcel is.
Many of the sites in the previous paragraph also have their own mobile application, such as UPS or the 17TRACK app.
Other useful applications for international tracking are:
- Parcelcompatible with iOS
- Deliveries Package Tracker: which has the peculiarity of showing the shipment in real time on Google Maps
- Aftershipcompatible for both iOS and Android, with more than 800 couriers worldwide.
As far as bots are concerned, we mention a widely used one that works via Telegram chat, called Trackbot.
All you have to do is go to this chat and start a conversation with the bot.
You type in “track” and wait for the bot to ask for the shipment details. Once entered, the algorithm tracks the parcel and provides all the information requested by the user.
Conclusions
With this article we hope to have given a comprehensive answer to the question: How do I track my parcel?
To sum up, the short answer is Once the package has been dispatched and the Tracking Code, also known as the “Tracking Code”, has been obtained, it can be used in the following ways:
- Write to your service provider and ask for an update.
- Enter the tracking code in the courier's website, if you know which one you are using.
- Use the courier or third-party app for real-time updates.
- Use one of the various international websites by entering the tracking code.
- Chat with a bot using the tracking code.
Recall that the shipping abroad needs special attention, especially in the
preparation of the necessary documents.
Spedizionecomoda.it offers you:
- personalised service by answering your questions,
- helping you to correctly fill in the necessary documents for your shipment,
- to finally choose the best solution and national or international courier for your needs.
