Amazon Global Logistics aims to make it easy to get goods from the factory into FBA warehouses ready to sell and ship to consumers. One of the issues many face is cost and not being able to fill a full container with product. Now Amazon have the solution with Amazon Own Consolidation for less than container load (LCL) shipments.
With Amazon Own Consolidation (AOC), Amazon manages the consolidation of your less than container load (LCL) shipment, and then sorts and sends your inventory directly to fulfillment centers (FCs) without an extra fee. Your shipment is consolidated into Amazon-only containers, saving time at the destination FC. The Standard Ocean LCL service allows you to ship the right amount of inventory for your customer demand without the need to wait to fill an entire container
Amazon Global Logistics benefits
- Lower your costs: Shipping with Amazon allows you to take advantage of competitive inventory handling costs and overall shipping booking rates.
- Floor loading: Enjoy the flexibility of floor (loose) loading your cargo without pallets when you ship with Ocean.
- No split shipments: Ship goods into a single Amazon fulfillment center without having to split shipment. Amazon will also make FBA appointment on your behalf, bringing convenience to your FBA replenishment process.
- Easy booking and tracking: Use Amazon’s user-friendly portal to conveniently book shipments, make payments, and track cargo.
Current Standard Ocean LCL price examples
- China to UK: Starting at GBP 73.21/CBM
- China to DE: Starting at EUR 85.49/CBM
One Response
I predict that Zalando will start a similar offering within 24 months