what does in transit mean for ups refers to the status of a package that is currently moving through the UPS delivery network. When a package is marked as “in transit,” it means that it is on its way to the recipient, but has not yet been delivered. The package is typically at a sorting facility or in transit between hubs. UPS provides tracking updates along the journey, so the sender and recipient can monitor the progress of the shipment. The “in transit” status is one of the most common updates in the UPS tracking system and indicates that the package is actively being processed for delivery.