In plain English
This means the shipment is being kept in one place instead of going out for delivery. It remains at a carrier site or another collection point for the intended recipient to collect.
In context
Here, it labels the shipment status showing that the shipment is being kept at a carrier or other collection location for the intended recipient to pick up.
- Situation
- Handling delivery attempts, address problems, damage, loss, holds, and returns
- What it communicates
- labels a pickup-hold status
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say why the shipment is being kept there or when it will be picked up.
Examples
“The parcel was held for pickup at the depot instead of being sent out on a delivery route.”
“When Maya checked on her order, she found it held for pickup at the village post office.”