
octopus Tracking
Please enter the octopus tracking number to check the latest shipping status.
About Octopus
Octopus(BaZhuaYu Logistics or 八爪鱼物流) is a China-based cross-border logistics company serving ecommerce shipments from China to Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States and other destinations. Its published services include dedicated lines, postal services, sensitive-goods lines and FBA transport. Octopus operates as a logistics solution provider and may use destination delivery partners for the final leg.
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Octopus (the supplied official website identifies the operating company in Chinese as a Shenzhen international logistics company). |
| Official website | http://www.bzy-sz.com/ |
| Carrier type | Cross-border ecommerce logistics provider and freight solution operator. |
| Primary region | China-origin shipments to Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States and other listed destinations. |
| Tracking page | The official site provides a “website shipment inquiry” entry that opens its tracking interface. |
| Company history | The official About text states that the company was established in September 2021. |
Carrier Entity Relationships
| Entity | Relationship to Octopus |
|---|---|
| Octopus | Octopus coordinates cross-border ecommerce logistics and provides shipment services from China to overseas markets. |
| Dedicated lines | Octopus lists European, United Kingdom, Japanese, United States and German dedicated-line products. |
| Destination delivery partners | Octopus describes some products as using destination delivery partners, including UPS, DPD or DHL for certain air services. |
| Octopus tracking interface | The official website provides the shipment inquiry entry where available Octopus shipment events can be searched. |
| 17TRACK | 17TRACK is an independent platform that can aggregate available carrier events; it does not operate Octopus shipments. |
Quick Answer
Enter the shipment tracking number supplied by the seller or shown on an Octopus shipping label into the official Octopus inquiry page or 17TRACK. If no result appears, check the number character by character, confirm that the seller has handed the parcel to Octopus, and allow time for the first physical scan. An order number is not automatically a tracking number.
How to Track Octopus Packages
Use the official Octopus shipment inquiry page for the carrier’s own available events, or use 17TRACK when you want a consolidated view across origin, line-haul and last-mile participants.
| Path | Steps and checks |
|---|---|
| Official Octopus tracking | Open the official website’s shipment inquiry entry, enter the tracking number, and review the latest event and route information. |
| 17TRACK | Open 17TRACK, enter the number, review the detected carrier and event timeline, and compare any destination-partner event with the seller’s shipping information. |
| Where to find the number | Check the seller’s dispatch email, marketplace shipping page, Octopus label, warehouse handover record or shipping receipt. |
| No number or no result | Ask the seller for the shipment number and dispatch date. A label or electronic pre-advice may exist before Octopus receives and scans the parcel. |
Tracking Number Formats and Examples
The supplied Octopus pages identify tracking as a website function but do not publish a complete public number grammar. Use the exact identifier supplied by the seller or shown on the Octopus label; do not infer a service solely from a prefix.
Tracking Number Format
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| Octopus shipment number | Use the seller- or label-provided alphanumeric identifier, for example XX#######X, with sensitive characters masked. | ||||||||
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| Merchant order or reference ID | Seller-defined text or digits such as ORDER-####; it is not necessarily searchable as a shipment number. | ||||||||
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| Destination partner identifier | A separate local delivery number may be supplied after handoff; use the destination carrier’s own inquiry page when provided. | ||||||||
Tracking Statuses and Meanings
| Status | Lifecycle stage | ||||||
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| Label created / pre-advice | Pre-shipment | ||||||
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| In transit | Sorting or line-haul | ||||||
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| Customs or destination handoff | Import processing or partner transfer | ||||||
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| Out for delivery / delivered | Final mile | ||||||
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Services and Delivery Times
Octopus publishes dedicated, postal, sensitive-goods and FBA logistics products. The official pages describe a seven-day European service claim for a promoted service, but the pages do not establish a universal delivery guarantee for every product or destination.
Service Comparison
| Service | Service type and best use |
|---|---|
| European dedicated line | Cross-border ecommerce parcels for European destinations. |
| Postal registered / postal economy | Lower-cost international parcel options where postal handoff is selected. |
| Sensitive-goods line | Dedicated handling for listed clothing, footwear, bags, batteries or other sensitive categories subject to acceptance rules. |
| FBA transport | Rail, sea, air, truck and return-label services for ecommerce inventory moving to fulfillment networks. |
Delivery Time
| Service | Published timing statement |
|---|---|
| Promoted European fast service | The official homepage promotes “7-day delivery” for the relevant service; route, cutoff, customs and product eligibility apply. |
| Other Octopus products | Timing depends on origin, destination, selected product, handoff, customs, weekends, peak periods and service interruptions. |
Destination Country Delivery Times
| Destination Country / Region | Published destination coverage |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain | Listed destinations for Octopus European dedicated-line and postal products; request a route-specific quote and estimate before dispatch. |
| Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland | Listed European destinations; final-mile operator, customs treatment and delivery window depend on the selected product. |
| United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Japan | The official website lists these destinations for relevant products; route-specific service availability should be checked before booking. |
Country-level averages, guarantees, taxes and final-mile assignments should not be inferred from a destination list. The seller or Octopus account team should confirm the current product, route and estimate for the shipment.
Common Tracking Problems and Solutions
| Problem/status shown | Immediate action |
|---|---|
| Invalid number | Remove accidental spaces, copy the complete number again and ask the seller to confirm the identifier. |
| No tracking events | Confirm physical handover; electronic label creation does not prove acceptance. |
| Long period without updates | Check the last scan, allow for transport or customs visibility gaps, then ask the seller to open a carrier inquiry. |
| Delivery exception or failed attempt | Verify the address and local delivery instructions, then contact the destination delivery operator or seller. |
| Delivered but not received | Check all delivery locations, household members, reception and neighbours; request delivery evidence through the seller or final-mile operator. |
| Returned to sender | Ask the seller why the return occurred and whether redelivery or a new label is possible. |
| Lost or damaged parcel | Preserve packaging and contents, photograph damage, and have the eligible claimant contact Octopus or the seller with value evidence. |
International Shipping, Customs and Carrier Handoffs
An Octopus cross-border parcel can pass through warehouse intake, export processing, line-haul, destination customs and a local delivery partner. A destination arrival scan does not itself prove customs release.
| Stage | Responsible party and customer action |
|---|---|
| Warehouse intake | Octopus or its origin facility receives and checks the parcel, label, quantity and packaging. |
| Export preparation | Octopus prepares the selected dedicated-line, postal or FBA route and export documentation. |
| Line-haul | An air, rail, sea or truck transport leg moves the shipment toward the destination network. |
| Customs and handoff | Customs authorities and destination partners process the import and may request information or payment. |
| Last mile | The assigned destination delivery operator attempts delivery; use its tracking reference if a separate number is supplied. |
Delivery Management and Post-shipment Options
The supplied Octopus pages emphasize pickup, warehouse handover and shipment inquiry. Address changes, interception, redelivery and local pickup depend on the destination delivery partner and shipment stage; contact the seller or the named final-mile operator before delivery is attempted.
Lost, Damaged, Claims, Insurance and Refunds
A tracking inquiry, a carrier investigation, a transport claim and a marketplace refund are separate processes. The shipper should normally preserve the label, dispatch record, invoice, packaging, photographs and proof of value, then contact Octopus or the seller for the applicable procedure.
Shipping Restrictions and Special Handling
| Category | Handling guidance |
|---|---|
| Sensitive goods | Octopus advertises sensitive-goods lines for selected products and destinations; acceptance depends on the route and declaration. |
| Batteries and liquids | Declare contents accurately and obtain route approval before dispatch; restrictions can affect transport, customs and delivery. |
| Packaging and labels | The official pickup guidance requires bags arranged by product and an Octopus label on parcels entering the warehouse. |
Customer Service
| Channel | Verified contact or purpose |
|---|---|
| Official website | Octopus official website for shipment inquiry, product information and contact navigation. |
| Telephone | The official website lists 13922888621 as the national service hotline. Prepare the tracking number, dispatch date, destination and latest scan. |
| Pickup service | The official help page states pickup service operates Monday through Saturday, 09:00–18:00, for its described pickup arrangements. |
| Seller or marketplace | Use the seller for order corrections, replacement shipments and marketplace refunds; the seller can also coordinate a carrier inquiry. |
Ecommerce and Business Tracking
Businesses can use the Octopus account and shipment inquiry workflow for operational follow-up, while 17TRACK is suitable for multi-carrier visibility when a shipment includes origin and destination partners. Confirm current batch, webhook and API capabilities with the relevant provider before implementation.
Developer/API Comparison
| Option | Provider | ||||||||
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| Official carrier integration | Octopus | ||||||||
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| Multi-carrier API | 17TRACK | ||||||||
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FAQ
Basic FAQs
Enter the tracking number on the official Octopus website or track it with 17TRACK to view available shipment events.
Check the seller’s shipping notice, marketplace order page, Octopus label or warehouse handover record.
Octopus does not publish one universal public format on the supplied pages, so use the complete identifier provided by the seller.
The first event normally appears after shipment data is accepted and the parcel receives a physical handling scan.
Transport, export processing, customs and partner handoffs can create visibility gaps; ask the seller to verify the last scan.
The official homepage promotes a seven-day European service, while actual timing depends on product, route, customs and final-mile handling.
Check the address and delivery notice, then contact the seller or destination delivery partner about the next attempt.
Check entrances, reception, household members and neighbours, then request delivery evidence through the seller or local delivery operator.
Preserve packaging and photographs and ask the eligible shipper or seller to start the applicable carrier inquiry or claim.
Use the official website or the published service hotline 13922888621, and prepare the tracking number and shipment details.
Expert FAQs
No. Label creation or electronic pre-advice can occur before physical warehouse intake, so acceptance should be supported by a handling scan or handover record.
Responsibility changes by transport stage; Octopus coordinates the selected route, while customs authorities and destination partners handle their own stages.
No. A destination arrival event may precede import review, document requests, payment and formal release.
Yes. A destination partner may assign or expose a separate local identifier; request the linked number from the seller or Octopus.
Yes. The official product page lists FBA rail, sea, air, truck and return-label services, with route-specific conditions.
Octopus advertises sensitive-goods dedicated lines for selected categories and destinations; shippers must obtain acceptance before dispatch.
Businesses should confirm current Octopus integration access directly; 17TRACK offers documented multi-carrier API functionality for available events.
Tracking API
// Current public official Octopus tracking API not confirmed.
// 17TRACK API example:
// POST https://api.17track.net/track/v2.4/register
// Header: 17token: YourKey
// Header: Content-Type: application/json
[
{
"number": "TRACKING_NUMBER",
"carrier": "CARRIER_CODE"
}
]
Sources & References
- Octopus official website. Octopus
- Octopus Help Center and pickup guidance. Octopus
- Octopus product services. Octopus
- Octopus sensitive-goods line. Octopus
- 17TRACK API documentation. 17TRACK
17TRACK is an independent tracking platform and is not affiliated with Octopus.
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