Frequently Asked Questions
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1. How do I search for a parcel which was sent to an address in the Netherlands?
Choose "National" as Destination and type in the zipcode and the complete barcode.
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2. How do I search for a parcel sent to a foreign address?
Choose "International" as the Destination and type in the complete barcode.
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3. How can I view the recipient's signature?
If a signature is available, there will be an orange bar in de detailed screen for the shipment displaying the text: "Show signature". If you click on this button, a new window will open and display the recipient's signature. To return to your screen, click on the "Close" button.
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4. What are the definitions of phases in the process?
Possible phases include: Collection, Sorting, Distribution, Delivery.
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5. How can I obtain detailed information about my shipment?
The search results screen displays information about the shipment and the phase in which it is at that time (e.g. delivered). If you require further details about the route taken by your shipment, click on the barcode or on the + sign. The exact scan data for your shipment will then be displayed.
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6. Where can I find the latest recorded information on the location of a shipment?
The most recent information is shown in orange.
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7. How do I ensure that what I print appears on one page?
You can print the detailed screen for your shipment. To do this, press the "Print" button at the top right-hand side of the screen. The print is standard in portrait orientation. If you would prefer to print the results in landscape orientation, adjust your printer settings.
You can also make a PDF file of your shipment. To do this use the PDF button at the top right. If you choose to, the PDF file can then be printed.
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8. How do I obtain a detailed page in PDF format?
There is a standard option that allows you to save the shipment data in a PDF file. To do this, use the PDF button at the top right of the detailed screen for your shipment. This generates a PDF file. This file can then be saved, printed or forwarded to a customer or colleague.
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9. How long before my most recent shipment details are available online?
To ensure you get the most accurate information Track&Trace data is refreshed several times a day. Our drivers are equipped with PDAs, which are synchronised with our central database. After synchronisation the information shown online is also updated. This means that it may take some time after delivery before the latest status appears online. So, if the latest status of your shipment is not yet available, try again later. -
10. Why don’t I get any results when I search by postcode?
Due to the amount of data our systems contain, searching by postcode alone takes a lot of time. To get a better result and speed up the search we suggest that you refine your search by entering other search criteria in addition to the postcode. -
11. Why can’t I see my pick-up location address (anymore)?
As a TNT Post Parcel Service customer you have a regular pick-up location address. For technical reasons this address, which is the same as usual, is no longer being shown. A message that your shipment is available at the pick-up location is sufficient. -
12. I am not shown any results when I copy the barcode number from a different window and paste it into the Track&Trace search window. Why is that?
Copying and pasting barcode numbers has been known to cause problems. This may be caused by Windows automatically adding a space to your barcode number and Track&Trace then not recognising the number because of the extra space, in which case you receive an error message.
