When an order is placed through Zendrop, the shipping courier is not always fixed in advance. This article explains how courier selection works, why it can vary between orders, and how tracking updates are handled especially for international shipments.
How Zendrop Selects Shipping Couriers
Zendrop works with a network of trusted and reliable carriers to ensure orders are delivered as efficiently as possible.
The courier assigned to an order is automatically selected based on multiple logistics factors, including:
Supplier and warehouse location (U.S.-based vs. international)
Destination country and regional delivery networks
Parcel size and weight
Carrier reliability and current delivery performance
Shipping volume and route efficiency
Because these factors can change from order to order, the courier used may vary, even for orders going to the same destination.
The courier is selected based on what is most effective and reliable at the time the order ships.
Common Couriers Used by Zendrop
Depending on the order type and destination, Zendrop may ship using:
U.S. Domestic Orders
USPS
UPS
Other domestic carriers used by U.S.-based suppliers
U.S.-based suppliers may use their own preferred carriers, which can vary by supplier.
International Orders
YunExpress
SUNYOU
China Post
Other international logistics partners
Local last-mile couriers in the destination country
Why the Courier May Change During Delivery
For international shipments, it’s common for multiple carriers to be involved.
Typical process:
The order ships from the supplier using an international carrier.
The parcel travels internationally.
Once it reaches the destination country, a local last-mile courier takes over final delivery.
Because of this handoff:
The initial courier may not be the final delivery courier
The last-mile carrier cannot always be identified in advance
Tracking links usually update automatically once the handoff occurs
This is expected behavior and does not indicate an issue with the order.
How Tracking Works on Zendrop
When tracking is issued
A tracking number is generated once the order ships
Tracking details appear in your Zendrop dashboard → Orders
Tracking updates
Tracking may take time to show movement, especially for international orders
Updates can pause while the parcel is in transit between countries
The last-mile courier often appears later in the delivery process
Tracking updates are pulled automatically from the carrier and reflected in your dashboard.
Recommended External Tracking Tools
For international orders that involve multiple carriers, these tools can help display consolidated updates:
17track.net
ParcelsApp.com
Both tools support thousands of global carriers and work well with Zendrop tracking numbers.
Important Things to Keep in Mind
Courier selection is automatic and optimized per order
The carrier may differ between orders, even to the same location
International orders commonly involve multiple couriers
Tracking updates may take time and are not always immediate
The final delivery courier is often assigned after arrival in the destination country
Summary
Zendrop uses trusted carriers worldwide
Couriers are selected dynamically based on logistics factors
Tracking numbers are issued when orders ship
International orders may switch carriers during transit
Tracking updates are available on the Orders page by expanding the order and clicking the tracking number.