What is what does it mean when a package is shipped?

When a package is marked as "shipped," it generally means that the sender has completed the following actions:

• Package Preparation: The sender has packed the item(s) securely into a box or envelope, adding appropriate protective materials like bubble wrap or packing peanuts.
• Addressing and Labeling: The package has been properly addressed with the recipient's full name, street address, city, state/province, postal code, and country (if applicable). It also includes the sender's return address. A shipping label (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Shipping%20Label) containing tracking information is affixed to the package.
• Handover to Carrier: The package has been handed over to a shipping carrier (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Shipping%20Carrier), such as USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or another regional/local carrier.
• Initial Scan: The carrier has scanned the package, indicating that it's now in their possession and within their shipping network (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Shipping%20Network). This initial scan triggers the tracking information updates.

Essentially, "shipped" signifies that the package is on its way to the recipient but does not mean it's already in transit or about to arrive. It's the first step in the delivery process after the sender's preparation. Keep in mind that it may take some time after the "shipped" notification for the tracking information to show movement or further updates. You can check the tracking information (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Tracking%20Information) online to see the status of your package.