what does usps in possession of item mean

what does usps in possession of item mean refers to the status in USPS tracking when the postal service has received and is holding a package for delivery. This status means that USPS has physically acquired the package from the sender and is processing it for delivery. It’s often the first tracking update customers will see after the package has been shipped. Once the item is in USPS possession, the next tracking update will usually provide more details about its transit or delivery.