Branded package tracking
Give customers a branded tracking page for IML shipments, with clear, normalized delivery statuses throughout the journey.
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Give customers a branded tracking page for IML shipments, with clear, normalized delivery statuses throughout the journey.
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An IML tracking number is the shipment identifier used to follow parcels handled by IML and its partner network. It links the order created by the seller or fulfillment center to the scans that appear during export handling, linehaul movement, customs processing, and final-mile delivery. For customers, this number is the most direct way to understand whether the shipment is still waiting for pickup, already moving through the network, delayed by customs or transfer issues, or already completed at the delivery point.
Customers usually find the IML number in the seller's shipping email, marketplace order page, warehouse dispatch message, or on the printed shipping label. If the parcel is handed over to a local carrier later in the route, the original IML number still matters because it shows the earlier movement history before final-mile handoff. If the tracker returns no result immediately after dispatch, that often means the label was only recently created and the first operational scan has not been posted yet. In that case, using the same number again later is usually the correct next step.
Public tracking references for IML describe alphanumeric shipment IDs rather than a single universal consumer format. Public sources tied to IML tracking show that customers often receive a mixed letter-and-number reference generated at label creation. Because IML handles cross-border ecommerce flows, the visible format can vary by route, client system, and destination partner, so customers should paste the exact code shown by the seller or the IML tracker. Customers should avoid changing capitalization, adding spaces, or deleting letters unless the original shipment document shows them that way, because even small typing changes can cause a lookup failure.
| Original Status | Translated Status | Description | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order information received | Shipment data was created in the system but the package may still be waiting for the first physical handover. | Wait for the first operational scan. | |
| Picked up | The parcel was collected or accepted into the IML network. | No action required. | |
| In transit | The shipment is moving through hubs, export points, or partner facilities. | Continue monitoring the route. | |
| Customs clearance | The parcel is under customs review or release processing. | Prepare documents or duties if requested. | |
| Delivered | Final delivery has been completed and recorded. | Check delivery proof or recipient details if needed. |
These statuses should be read as milestone updates rather than guaranteed delivery times. A parcel can remain on the same event when it is between scans, waiting for partner handoff, or moving through customs or linehaul operations.
| Service | Pricing Structure | Delivery Speed | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-border Ecommerce Delivery | Commercial or contract pricing by route, weight, and destination. | Economy to standard depending on lane and partner network. | International parcel handling with tracking visibility. |
| Warehouse-linked Dispatch | Account-based operational pricing. | Depends on warehouse cutoff and destination route. | Integrated fulfillment and outbound parcel processing. |
| Partner Last-Mile Handoff | Built into the shipping program or client contract. | Varies by destination country and local carrier. | Destination-country delivery through partner couriers. |
Service availability can vary by destination, account type, and whether the shipment is retail, ecommerce, or business-to-business. Customers should therefore confirm the exact product used on the shipping record instead of assuming every parcel uses the same service lane.
When contacting support, it helps to provide the tracking number, sender details, destination address, and the latest visible tracking event. That gives the carrier or merchant enough context to check whether the shipment is delayed, handed to a partner, waiting for customs, or already completed.