TNT Tracking UK
TNT Tracking UK: Track Your TNT Parcel Online
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TNT Tracking UK
For TNT tracking UK, enter your 8- or 9-digit consignment number in the tracker above or on TNT’s Track & Trace page. TNT has been part of FedEx since May 2016, and many TNT services now run under the FedEx name, so your parcel may show FedEx tracking. A new shipment can take up to an hour to appear, and it stays in the tracking system for about 90 days.
f you’re waiting for a TNT parcel in the UK, the tracking can be confusing. Sometimes it shows TNT, sometimes FedEx, and a short consignment number may bring up several shipments at once. This guide explains how TNT tracking UK works now, what your number means, what each status means, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Who Is TNT in the UK?
TNT began in 1946 as Thomas Nationwide Transport, with a single truck in Adelaide, Australia. It grew into TNT Express, one of Europe’s largest express road and air networks. In the UK, the business trades as TNT Express Worldwide (UK) Limited, with its registered office in Atherstone, Warwickshire.
TNT and FedEx: What Changed
FedEx agreed to buy TNT Express in April 2015 for €4.4 billion and completed the deal on 25 May 2016. Since then, FedEx has merged the two networks and moved TNT services onto the FedEx brand.
Year | What happened |
|---|---|
2015 | FedEx agreed to buy TNT Express for €4.4 billion |
2016 | The deal completed on 25 May |
2017 | The NotPetya cyberattack disrupted TNT systems for months |
2018–2021 | FedEx combined UK sites and the European network |
2025 | Several TNT-branded services were withdrawn and replaced by FedEx services |
For TNT tracking UK, this means a parcel may be tracked, delivered or signed for under the FedEx name. That doesn’t mean your number is wrong.
How to Use TNT Tracking UK
TNT tracking UK through Carriage Tracking is handy if you’re expecting parcels from several couriers, since you can follow them all in one place.
TNT Tracking UK Numbers: Consignment and Other References
Your TNT tracking number is usually the consignment number, also called the waybill or shipment number. TNT uses eight- or nine-digit numbers.
Why Your Number Shows Other People’s Shipments
TNT says it handles over two million shipments a month, so these short numbers get reused every three or four weeks. If your search brings up several parcels, that’s normal. Match yours by date, origin and destination.
Other References You Can Use
Reference | Where you’ll find it | Can you track with it? |
|---|---|---|
Consignment number | Consignment note, dispatch email | Yes, this is the main reference |
Customer reference | Set by the sender when booking | Yes, through track by reference |
FedEx tracking number | Shown when a shipment moves to FedEx | Yes, on FedEx tracking |
Order number | Your online store account | No, ask the seller for the courier number |
Where to Find Your TNT Tracking Number
If you can’t find it, ask the sender. They created the shipment and hold the reference.
TNT Tracking Status UK: What Each Status Means
tatus | What it means | Do you need to act? |
|---|---|---|
Shipment received | The parcel is booked or collected and in the network. | No |
In transit | It’s moving between depots or hubs. | No |
Customs clearance | Customs is checking an international shipment. | Sometimes. Watch for requests for duties or documents. |
Out for delivery | It’s on the van for delivery today. | No |
Delivery attempted | No one was available to receive it. | Yes. Rebook delivery. |
Shipment delayed / exception | Something has held it up, such as an address problem or weather. | Check the details. |
Delivered | Delivery has been recorded. | Only if you can’t find it. |
How Long Does TNT Take to Deliver in the UK?
It depends on the service the sender booked. After the move to FedEx, the main UK options look like this:
Service | Typical delivery |
|---|---|
Timed next-day (FedEx First, replacing TNT 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 Express) | Next working day before 9:00, 9:30 or 10:00 |
Heavy timed freight (68 kg or more) | Next working day by noon |
Next-day standard | Next working day |
Economy (FedEx Economy) | Two to three working days |
International express | Usually one to three working days to Europe, longer elsewhere |
Most deliveries are on weekdays. TNT says redeliveries happen Monday to Friday only. Remote areas, the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland can take longer.
International TNT Tracking UK
International TNT shipments, such as from China or Italy, use the same consignment number from origin to delivery. Expect extra scans for export, line-haul and import. Since Brexit, parcels from the EU go through UK customs, so imports may pause at clearance.
Customs Holds on TNT Tracking UK
If tracking shows a customs hold:
Be careful with texts asking for a small “customs fee” through an unknown link. Courier delivery scams are common in the UK.
TNT Tracking UK Not Working? What to Do
Customs Holds on TNT Tracking UK
Why Is My TNT Tracking Number Not Working?
Check you’ve entered the consignment number, not your order number. Shipments only stay in the system for about 90 days, so older numbers won’t show. If it still fails, ask the sender to confirm the reference.
TNT Says Delivered but I Haven’t Received It
TNT Missed Delivery and Redelivery
If the driver left a “We Missed You” card, use it to arrange another delivery. No card? Contact TNT with your consignment number and delivery address. TNT redelivers Monday to Friday. The old TNT MyDelivery app has been withdrawn, so delivery changes now run through FedEx.
TNT Passport Tracking UK
If a passport or official document was sent to you by TNT or FedEx, use the courier tracking number from the dispatch notice, not your application number. If you only have an application reference, contact the organisation that sent the passport for the courier number.
Sending a Parcel With TNT in the UK
You can now send UK parcels without an account through FedEx Now. TNT’s UK site lists drop-off for parcels under 15 kg from £6.49 excluding VAT, and next-day delivery from £6.95 with a FedEx account. Prices change, so check the current rates before booking
Sending a Parcel With TNT in the UK
Courier | Best for |
|---|---|
TNT / FedEx | Timed business deliveries, heavy parcels and international express |
Royal Mail | Letters and small parcels nationwide |
Parcelforce | Larger parcels and guaranteed UK services |
DPD UK | One-hour delivery windows and live driver tracking |
DHL | International express, especially outside Europe |
For small domestic items, Royal Mail is usually cheaper, while Parcelforce handles heavier and guaranteed parcels. DPD UK leads on delivery-day visibility. For international express, DHL is TNT’s main rival. Cross-border e-commerce sellers often use Asendia UK, and bulky two-person deliveries tend to go with XDP.
For TNT’s own help on tracking statuses and redelivery, see TNT UK’s Track & Trace help page.
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