Deutsche Post

The item was redirected at the request of the recipient

Deutsche Post tracking parcel

What this status means

Deutsche Post has changed the delivery destination of your parcel because the recipient asked for it. This usually means a forwarding order to a new address, or a redirect set up through the courier. The parcel is still in the postal network, most often at or between Logistics Centers, and is now being routed to the new destination.

Is my package delayed?

This message by itself is normal and is not a sign of a problem. A redirect does add a routing step, so the parcel may take longer than the earlier steps did. If you did not request a redirect, treat it as an exception and check it straight away.

What happens next

Most often the parcel is processed again at a Logistics Center (about 37% of cases). In about a third of cases it goes straight out for delivery. Less often it is delivered, including to a post office box, or sent on to another country. Sometimes a second redirect message appears.

What you can do

  • Wait and keep checking the tracking history for the next scan.
  • If you did not ask for a redirect, contact Deutsche Post or the sender quickly.
  • If the parcel seems stuck for longer than usual, contact Deutsche Post or the seller.
  • Have your tracking number, the order details and the new address ready.

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