Processing at DEFRAA can take place very quickly, but it can also take a relatively long time. You can use the shipment tracking to see when your package is at DEFRAA. How long the processing takes depends on various circumstances.

IPZ FFM Stuck in Frankfurt

Did your package stuck in German Customs IPZ FFM (DEFRAA)? Sometimes you see the abbreviation IPZ FFM in the shipment tracking of Deutsche Post or DHL. The IPZ FFM (Internationales Postzentrum Frankfurt) is also called DEFRAA (Germany Frankfurt Airport) and takes care of the processing and possible customs clearance of international shipments.

Was your shipment delayed in IPZ Frankfurt? While some shipments are dispatched within a few hours, processing for others takes several days or even weeks. It depends on many factors. For example, an incorrect or incomplete declaration can delay processing. On the other hand, however, an increased workload can also be the reason for longer interim storage of the shipment.

What does IPZ FFM mean?

IPZ FFM is an abbreviation and means:

I - International

PZ - Post Center

FFM - Frankfurt am Main

This is the customs at Frankfurt Airport.

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