Online shopping is a convenient way to get what you need without leaving the comfort of your home, but it can be hard to keep track of where your shipment is. Did you know that there are now several different ways to track your shipment online? Tracking a package has never been easier, and with so many options available, consumers need to research thoroughly in order to choose the best option.
In this blog post we will be going over three of the most popular types of tracking methods.
The Official Carrier Website
One of the simplest and most effective ways to track your shipment is to go directly to the carrier’s website. The official carriers with whom you are shipping will have a page on their site dedicated to tracking shipments. You can quickly access the website and check whether your items have been processed. This option only works if the carrier has an internet presence, so it may not work for you if you are shipping with a less popular carrier.
3rd Party Tracking Services
If you shipped with a carrier that does not have an extensive online presence, or if you want to track your shipment from the comfort of your phone, then a third-party tracking service might be a better option for you. Many popular services, such as the FedEx tracking system, offer free tracking services on their websites. The benefit to this option is that you can track multiple shipments at once with just the click of a button. With this system, you can get all the details of your shipments without leaving your home or office.
A Shipping Service with Tracking Ability Built In
When you use a shipping service such as FedEx, they will likely have their built-in tracking system that can be accessed directly from these services’ websites without visiting the carrier’s website. The advantage of this method is that you can track multiple shipments at once, and the tracking system will be easily accessible from any device with internet access. However, you will have to bear the extra charges that come with the shipping service. In most cases, you cannot take complete control over your package as many other people have access to the shipment tracking. You have to wait for each other.
A Mobile App
If you want to track where your shipment is at all times, then this is the option for you. Almost all shipping services have an app that will allow you to track shipments, which means you can get real-time location updates on your shipment without ever needing to visit a computer. Since most people have mobile devices, it is easy, convenient, and accessible for everyone.
Conclusion
If you want to be able to track your shipment as it makes its way across the country or around the world, then you have a couple of options. The simplest and easiest way is to go directly to the carrier’s website for tracking purposes, but if that is not available, a third-party service should do the trick. All this technology ensures that you can comfortably track your online shipment regardless of where you are.