Why is it taking so long?!

[Razorlight123]

I've ordered some stuff from my usual supplier in China

I sent some goods direct to a customer which has been received yesterday in America:

2013-10-25 09:42:00 DONGGUAN Posting
2013-10-25 10:49:00 WANJIANG Despatch from Sorting Center
2013-10-25 19:23:00 DONGGUAN Arrival at Sorting Center
2013-10-25 19:27:00 DONGGUAN Despatch from Sorting Center
2013-10-25 23:17:00 GUANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center
2013-10-26 01:04:00 GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center
2013-10-27 20:46:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NEW YORK Arrival at Sorting Center
2013-10-28 05:39:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 21133 Arrival at Delivery Office

However a package being sent to me in the UK has just been stuck for almost 4 days; I've asked my supplier who I trust whole heartedly as I've dealt with him many times, and he says they've become very strict now because of drugs in Guangzhou

2013-10-25 09:45:00 DONGGUAN Posting
2013-10-25 10:49:00 WANJIANG Despatch from Sorting Center
2013-10-25 19:23:00 DONGGUAN Arrival at Sorting Center
2013-10-25 19:27:00 DONGGUAN Despatch from Sorting Center
2013-10-25 23:17:00 GUANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center

I'm just wondering has happened before to anyone?

[Razorlight123]

Very weird,

I've checked this morning and it says:

2013-10-27 00:23:00 GUANGZHOU Released from Customs

[GreenBean]

Was the parcel for the UK or USA?

[Razorlight123]

One parcel was sent directly to a customer in the USA he has received already (First set of tracking information)

The second parcel is being sent to me in the UK. But the updates seem crazy. It hasn't even updated in the UK's tracking system (Parcelforce).

[rsot]

2 days to clear Chinese customs? Odd - likely in transit now

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Razorlight123

One parcel was sent directly to a customer in the USA he has received already (First set of tracking information)

The second parcel is being sent to me in the UK. But the updates seem crazy. It hasn't even updated in the UK's tracking system (Parcelforce).

Parcelforce?

Say no more.

More than likely the parcel will be delivered before Parcelforce update.




ps, also the time frame is not that long.... I have had days longer wait time.

[Razorlight123]

The timing is not the issue for me, more in terms of the sequence of events.

For example, now that it shows that it has been released from customs at China's side, it theoretically (3 days transit time) SHOULD be in the UK today. But nothing.

As it usually states 'Despatch from Sorting Center' an hour or so after being released from customs.

We shall see anyway, just kind of strange.

[tmastermind]

There's delays at the moment in china with the postal service, something about increases too... I've had a DHL delivery from china and its now taking on average and extra day or two for deliveries but by far DHL is always better and I insist in using it for anything I buy from china.

If yours is via EMS > Parcelforce it can take up to 10 days and in between time the updates can be shoddy at best especially around now.

[rsot]

[Razorlight123]

Cries a lil inside.

[Razorlight123]

This morning:

2013-10-27 02:18:00 GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center

[tmastermind]

well looks like its finally on its way!

[Razorlight123]

Thanks for the info guys, as always pays to be patient, it has assumed the normal process now; should receive tomorrow.

Take care

[rsot]

Glad to hear Razolight123 - dispense accordingly.