# Tracking

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Tracking begins the moment a shipment is handed over to a carrier: every movement is automatically recorded via reference numbers, barcode scans, or GPS and reflected in a central system.

Tracking begins the moment a shipment is handed over to a carrier: every movement is automatically recorded via reference numbers, barcode scans, or GPS and reflected in a central system. Shippers, consignees, and freight forwarders can query current location, condition, and estimated time of arrival at any point in transit. In e-commerce, real-time visibility is a baseline expectation; in B2B logistics and customs-controlled shipments it becomes operationally critical, particularly for sealed containers or temperature-sensitive cargo. Tracking is distinct from tracing, which reconstructs a shipment's history after the fact rather than monitoring it in real time.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_tracking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_tracking)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Tracking |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 95 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_tracking |

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