Most of the delays are caused by US Customs which is out with the control of UPS. I am a seller in Canada and see all my packages now delayed for a week or more at US Customs. Having removed the deminimus exemption for packages under $800 there are now huge backlogs awaiting customs clearance. Reports are that volumes requiring clearance have increase 10x and so delays are hardly surprising. Answer from BikeSubstantial2020 on reddit.com
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Delays, Delays, Delays….
Same, been waiting for 3 days and today is the 4th. When it changes to “delivery by 9pm” I know the day will be a wash. My package is medication and I’d rather not wait more than I already have 🙃 a package I ordered on the 27th arrived 3 days early via USPS so it’s just annoying me even more More on reddit.com
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January 31, 2026What’s going on with UPS?
Just because your area isn’t having bad weather doesn’t mean it’s not on a path that is having bad weather. The ice storm that hit the Midwest put stuff behind this week, it was pretty bad. More on reddit.com
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January 27, 2024How many days has everyone been delayed by UPS?
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September 22, 2025“Ups unable to dispatch trailer on time, this may cause a delay” Has anyone else experienced this and know what it means? Tia!
It means something happened to the trailer that cause it to leave late, for example the brakes not working or the door was broken. This usually delays the trailer by a couple hours and means at best the package will be 1 day late. Maybe 2 if the problem was serious enough. More on reddit.com
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r/UPS on Reddit: How many days has everyone been delayed by UPS?
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Who knows when I'm actually going to get this package. I have a few others like this too. Seriously, I'm so fed up with UPS lately.
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Most of the delays are caused by US Customs which is out with the control of UPS. I am a seller in Canada and see all my packages now delayed for a week or more at US Customs. Having removed the deminimus exemption for packages under $800 there are now huge backlogs awaiting customs clearance. Reports are that volumes requiring clearance have increase 10x and so delays are hardly surprising.
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Looks like that package is waiting for customs (government) clearance. They can take forever if they like.
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October 4, 2024 - Visit the UPS Tracking page and enter your tracking number to get real-time updates on your package's status and location. If tracking reveals persistent delays, reach out to UPS Customer Service for detailed information and potential resolution options.
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UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems
UPS said it makes several attempts to get any missing information and clear delayed shipments, contacting shippers three times.
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November 20, 2021 - Apackage from Amazon Prime moves on a conveyor belt at a UPS facility in New York. Online shoppers will pay close attention to at least two things this holiday season: shipping costs and return deadlines. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) ... Gabrielle Headrick of Lafayette paid $20 extra for express, next-day shipping in October to make sure she got her order as fast as possible. Her order was still delayed for a week.
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August 29, 2023 - Ya they accidentally forgot the package on the dock :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: I've had these delays happen too many times to be accident as in vehicle accidents /crash. To be fair tho I couldn't even imagine what it takes to process all the packages they do and do it efficiently as they do most of the time. Aug 29, 2023 · #16 · U · View Badges · Joined · Jul 29, 2021 · Messages · 81 · Reaction score · 80 · Location · New Jersey · Rating - 100% 1 0 0 · John Bolden said: Yeah I feel like ups has gone downhill in recent years...
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r/UPS on Reddit: Delays, Delays, Delays….
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Today was the 4th day my package was supposedly going to be delivered all four days had the date of delivery, and now my status has changed too “Your package is running late, but still on the way” and what’s even more odd today I never got the status of “out for delivery” like the other 3 days but it did state it was going to be delivered today. What also odd my UPS widget states it will be delivered today at 6.
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Same, been waiting for 3 days and today is the 4th. When it changes to “delivery by 9pm” I know the day will be a wash. My package is medication and I’d rather not wait more than I already have 🙃 a package I ordered on the 27th arrived 3 days early via USPS so it’s just annoying me even more
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Damn I thought it was just me.
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Why are UPS Packages Delayed - Shipixy
February 21, 2025 - Delays may be caused due to bad weather conditions, high package volume, shortage of labor, incorrect address, transportation disturbance, customs delays, unexpected events, or operational issues etc.
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What’s going on with UPS? : r/UPS
January 27, 2024 - If you are posting tracking info don't include your tracking number as it contains personal information. https://www.reddit.com/r/UPS/about/sticky?num=1 · I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. ... Just because your area isn’t having bad weather doesn’t mean it’s not on a path that is having bad weather. The ice storm that hit the Midwest put stuff behind this week, it was pretty bad. ... I understand there is going to be delays due to bad weather.
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UPS Holidays Schedule in 2025 & 2026 | Easyship
November 24, 2025 - Your UPS package is likely to be delayed due to holidays but since the next day is working, it should be delivered within 2 days.
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UPS Reviews: Written By Customers | Page 2
May 8, 2026 - Well, the delays are always expected now. These are automatic shipments, so I can't order early. If I could request the shipper to use a different carrier, I would. As it is, if I have to ship something, I will use another company. The United States Postal Service is more reliable. ... Updated on 05/19/2026: This is an update to my review from a couple of weeks ago.
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