When a package is designated as “shipped” the package has been loaded on a truck and departed for the final distribution center. That means the package could be anywhere between the origin location and the destination terminal.

Does shipped mean delivered?

When we say an item has been 'shipped', we typically mean that the item has left the warehouse of the supplier. On the other hand, when we talk about delivery, we refer to the date when the package will arrive at the doorstep of the end-customer.

Is shipped the same as delivered?

To put it as simply as possible: shipping is the date the product will leave the supplier's warehouse while delivery is the date the package will make it to the customer's doorstep. The terms are often confusing for customers; however, you can avoid this by providing two dates: the shipping date and delivery date.