Find out how to import goods from China, ship them to an Amazon warehouse and navigate the seas of customs, freight and duties.
Experts from Flexport joined us for session 9 to explain how it all works, and what you need to do to get your inventory shipped to the US & Europe.
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study Session #8: Shipping & ImportingGen Furukawa
Freightos provides an online freight marketplace and portal to help simplify the international shipping process. The document outlines the key steps in international shipping including obtaining quotes, restrictions, packaging, modes of transport, paperwork, customs, delivery, and insurance. It emphasizes doing research, double checking documents to avoid delays and costs, and consolidating shipments when possible. Jungle Scout customers can receive $100 promotional credit for their first $1,000+ shipment.
The Secrets of Importing Your Amazon ProductGen Furukawa
Presented by Shapiro (www.shapiro.com)
Jungle Scout (www.junglescout.com)
Moving a shipment from an overseas supplier to an Amazon warehouse can be a maze of challenges and headaches. Any mistakes along the way can cost you time, money, and headaches.
If you are (or plan to be) an Amazon seller importing physical goods from overseas, you will not want to miss this exclusive, actionable webinar with fulfillment and import expert, Nicola Phillips Malaney, of Shapiro.
Shapiro is the preferred logistics partner of the Fulfillment By Amazon program and has been providing international supply chain logistics solutions for over 100 years!
This action-packed webinar will cover:
--Finding the right freight forwarder and customs broker — and know the right questions to ask in the process!
--How to negotiate to save time and money while avoiding costly mistakes.
--Tricks of the trade to ensure timely deliveries while staying in compliance with CBP and other government agencies.
--What you can do as a seller to build long-term relationships with importing partners to develop a consistent and scalable supply chain.
Anthony chen getting products to amazon horror stories and best practices Omar Abu-Shaaban
This document provides information on logistics and best practices for getting products to Amazon. It discusses various shipping methods like LCL and FCL as well as common mistakes like missing documentation. Specific horror stories are outlined related to original bills of lading and export licenses. Best practices are suggested around areas like regulatory diligence, pilot shipments, and comprehensive freight quotes. Requirements for shipping to Amazon FBA are covered such as pre-sorting, labeling, and delivery options. Modern freight forwarding approaches through Flexport are highlighted.
Secrets of Successful Sourcing: How To Find the Right Chinese Supplier for yo...Gen Furukawa
Product research? Check!
Chose a product to sell? Check!
Found a reliable, trustworth supplier? Not so easy!
Figuring out how to find a supplier to partner with, working out the payment terms, the quality control, the packaging, and more can be a headache for all Amazon sellers. Especially for those who can not travel to China to meet with suppliers in person.
JOIN HIM IN THIS SPECIAL WEBINAR TO LEARN SOURCING BEST PRACTICES AND HOW TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES THAT COST TIME, MONEY, AND ANXIETY.
TESN International Freight PTY LTD is a logistics and supply chain management company that specializes in air and sea freight between Asia Pacific and North America. It offers integrated logistics services including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and value-added services. TESN aims to deliver customized and cost-effective supply chain solutions through its network of shipping line partners and logistics professionals with years of international experience.
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe - Session #8 - Creating A Unique Amazon Pro...Kym Ellis
Join session 8 of MDCS: Europe to find out how to create a competitive, standout product listing.
We covered keyword research, copywriting tips and photography considerations. Check it out!
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe - Session #12 - Amazon Product PhotographyKym Ellis
Find out the requirements for your products when it comes to Amazon Product Photography, including ideas for DIY photography and how to successfully hire a pro!
Jungle Scout's million dollar case study session #16: Updates and Q&AGen Furukawa
The document discusses an Amazon FBA case study. It summarizes the results of a first product launch including ordering 1000 units at a cost of $5.45 per unit plus $3900 for air shipping. With total costs of $9.35 per unit and estimated profit of $6.68 per unit, the margins were 27% or 71% ROI. It also provides tips for starting with less money and discusses next steps like adding lifestyle images and setting up email campaigns and A/B testing to get reviews.
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study Session #8: Shipping & ImportingGen Furukawa
Freightos provides an online freight marketplace and portal to help simplify the international shipping process. The document outlines the key steps in international shipping including obtaining quotes, restrictions, packaging, modes of transport, paperwork, customs, delivery, and insurance. It emphasizes doing research, double checking documents to avoid delays and costs, and consolidating shipments when possible. Jungle Scout customers can receive $100 promotional credit for their first $1,000+ shipment.
The Secrets of Importing Your Amazon ProductGen Furukawa
Presented by Shapiro (www.shapiro.com)
Jungle Scout (www.junglescout.com)
Moving a shipment from an overseas supplier to an Amazon warehouse can be a maze of challenges and headaches. Any mistakes along the way can cost you time, money, and headaches.
If you are (or plan to be) an Amazon seller importing physical goods from overseas, you will not want to miss this exclusive, actionable webinar with fulfillment and import expert, Nicola Phillips Malaney, of Shapiro.
Shapiro is the preferred logistics partner of the Fulfillment By Amazon program and has been providing international supply chain logistics solutions for over 100 years!
This action-packed webinar will cover:
--Finding the right freight forwarder and customs broker — and know the right questions to ask in the process!
--How to negotiate to save time and money while avoiding costly mistakes.
--Tricks of the trade to ensure timely deliveries while staying in compliance with CBP and other government agencies.
--What you can do as a seller to build long-term relationships with importing partners to develop a consistent and scalable supply chain.
Anthony chen getting products to amazon horror stories and best practices Omar Abu-Shaaban
This document provides information on logistics and best practices for getting products to Amazon. It discusses various shipping methods like LCL and FCL as well as common mistakes like missing documentation. Specific horror stories are outlined related to original bills of lading and export licenses. Best practices are suggested around areas like regulatory diligence, pilot shipments, and comprehensive freight quotes. Requirements for shipping to Amazon FBA are covered such as pre-sorting, labeling, and delivery options. Modern freight forwarding approaches through Flexport are highlighted.
Secrets of Successful Sourcing: How To Find the Right Chinese Supplier for yo...Gen Furukawa
Product research? Check!
Chose a product to sell? Check!
Found a reliable, trustworth supplier? Not so easy!
Figuring out how to find a supplier to partner with, working out the payment terms, the quality control, the packaging, and more can be a headache for all Amazon sellers. Especially for those who can not travel to China to meet with suppliers in person.
JOIN HIM IN THIS SPECIAL WEBINAR TO LEARN SOURCING BEST PRACTICES AND HOW TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES THAT COST TIME, MONEY, AND ANXIETY.
TESN International Freight PTY LTD is a logistics and supply chain management company that specializes in air and sea freight between Asia Pacific and North America. It offers integrated logistics services including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and value-added services. TESN aims to deliver customized and cost-effective supply chain solutions through its network of shipping line partners and logistics professionals with years of international experience.
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe - Session #8 - Creating A Unique Amazon Pro...Kym Ellis
Join session 8 of MDCS: Europe to find out how to create a competitive, standout product listing.
We covered keyword research, copywriting tips and photography considerations. Check it out!
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe - Session #12 - Amazon Product PhotographyKym Ellis
Find out the requirements for your products when it comes to Amazon Product Photography, including ideas for DIY photography and how to successfully hire a pro!
Jungle Scout's million dollar case study session #16: Updates and Q&AGen Furukawa
The document discusses an Amazon FBA case study. It summarizes the results of a first product launch including ordering 1000 units at a cost of $5.45 per unit plus $3900 for air shipping. With total costs of $9.35 per unit and estimated profit of $6.68 per unit, the margins were 27% or 71% ROI. It also provides tips for starting with less money and discusses next steps like adding lifestyle images and setting up email campaigns and A/B testing to get reviews.
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study Session #12: Preparing for LaunchGen Furukawa
This document provides an overview and update on preparing to launch a new "Jungle Snugs" product line. It discusses remaining tasks like taking product photos and preparing a launch strategy. The launch strategy will focus on getting immediate sales, increasing reviews, and building a long-term brand. It then evaluates different methods to get initial sales like deal sites, PPC, paid traffic, email campaigns. It emphasizes that reviews are important for ranking and discusses best practices for follow up emails to customers to increase reviews. The next session will cover Amazon Pay Per Click strategies.
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe – Session #5 - Product Design SpecificationKym Ellis
Join Kym Ellis and Greg Mercer for session #5 of the MDCS Europe where they take a deeper look at how to come up with your product design specification for ordering samples, using data, additional research and ensuring you have all of the right certifications!
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe – Session #6, VAT in EuropeKym Ellis
Find out how VAT works in the UK / Europe and how to set up your business whether you are an overseas or European seller wanting to sell on Amazon in EU marketplaces!
Million dollar case study: Europe – Session #7 - Amazon Product BrandingKym Ellis
This document summarizes Session 3 of The Million Dollar Case Study on selling products on Amazon in Europe. It discusses branding and product selection, including finding the perfect brand name through brainstorming and online research. Packaging design and requirements are covered, such as barcodes, country of origin labeling, and certifications. Options for obtaining barcodes like using GS1 or a third party are presented. Registering a trademark and applying for Amazon Brand Registry are also summarized. Homework assignments are provided related to branding, packaging, barcodes, and starting the trademark registration process.
12 Tips for Creating Amazon Product Listings That Outsell The CompetitionGen Furukawa
Copywriting is the easiest way to boost your sales quickly and efficiently,
increase your conversions, improve your Best Sellers Rank & generate more profits.
In an overcrowded marketplace, good copy can highlight the
differences in your product and quickly show shoppers why your product is the obvious choice.
In this exclusive webinar, Amazon copywriting expert, Karon Thackston,
will reveal the top 12 techniques & approaches she the Marketing Words’
team use when producing million-dollar-selling listings for their clients – including her “secret sauce.”
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study: Crafting an optimized amazon listingGen Furukawa
This document provides tips and strategies for optimizing an Amazon product listing. It discusses the importance of keyword research and each element of a product listing, including the product title, photography, description, and features. It offers guidelines for writing compelling product titles and descriptions that highlight features and benefits. The document also introduces "Enhanced Brand Content" as a new way to include images and formatting in listings for brand owners. Overall, the key advice is to thoroughly research keywords, craft human-friendly yet keyword-optimized content, and leverage all available listing fields to help customers find and purchase the product.
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study Session #7: Branding & Package DesignGen Furukawa
The design of the product and the packaging it comes in is essential to the success of our baby towels. Join us to learn how we will build and design our brand and packaging!
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study - Inventory Management Gen Furukawa
This document provides an overview of inventory management best practices for selling on Amazon. It discusses key concepts like lead time, safety stock, reorder points, and seasonality. It then provides a case study example for a product called Jungle Snugs. For Jungle Snugs, it calculates lead time, safety stock, reorder point, projected stock-out dates, and reorder quantities. It also lists some additional tips and free inventory management tools.
The document provides an overview of LTL (less than truckload) shipping, including important concepts like freight classes, the NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification), and how to properly prepare shipments. Some key points covered are:
1) The NMFC defines commodity classifications that determine freight rates. It assigns item numbers and classes ranging from 50 to 500.
2) Shipper responsibilities include proper packaging, labeling, completing a bill of lading, and selecting a carrier.
3) Freight rates are based on distance, weight, density, value, loadability, and NMFC classification. Rates typically decrease at higher weight breaks.
This document provides information on air vs ocean freight, the roles of NVOCCs and IACs, factors to consider when determining the best transportation method, and types of cargo that typically move via each method. It discusses how NVOCCs and IACs provide discounts by making volume commitments to carriers. While utilizing their services gives clients cost efficiencies and ensures compliance, the reality of logistics involves delays, missing documentation, and other complications compared to the straightforward theoretical process. Both import and export logistics face challenges in practice versus the simple theory.
This is a presentation from a class I taught at Mediterranean Shipping Company by invitation several years ago. As you can see from the branding and logo information, I was assisted by my former employer. I am grateful to Mark Malambri for his assistance in polishing the presentation and Jessica Marriott for allowing me the time away from the office to present. It was such fun.
MASH Logistics is a privately owned logistics company based in Saudi Arabia that offers air freight, sea freight, project logistics, and consolidation services globally through strategic partnerships. It aims to provide best-in-class customer service and uses technology to increase efficiency. MASH works with many industrial and consumer goods companies in Saudi Arabia and has global networks in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
MASH Logistics is a privately owned logistics company based in Saudi Arabia that offers air freight, sea freight, project logistics, and consolidation services globally through strategic partnerships. It aims to provide best-in-class customer service through respect, technology, and building long-term relationships. The document provides details on MASH's mission, values, global network of partners, services offered, and clientele.
This document discusses the complex process of international relocation and shipping of household goods. It involves multiple parties including a relocation management company, origin and destination agents, freight forwarders, and customs. Goods are typically shipped by sea or air, with air shipments prioritizing smaller urgent items. The process can take 6-8 weeks by sea or over 16 days by air, and is subject to delays outside anyone's control. Effective communication and planning is important to set expectations and address any issues that may arise.
This document introduces staff members and their roles at Betagro Export Department. It provides names, contact details like phone numbers and emails, and job titles for each staff member. The staff are involved in export sales, marketing, customer coordination, and international business development. It aims to familiarize external parties with who to contact for various export-related needs.
Importers must understand the ins and outs of ocean shipping from Poland to the US in order to get the best price and service. We put together this freight shipping guide to help US importers who are actively sourcing, or planning to source, from Poland.
Moonspan Express & Logistics Pvt. Ltd is an international express courier and logistics company based in New Delhi, India that provides worldwide courier services, warehousing, customs clearing, air freight, and sea freight. The company aims to establish excellence in domestic and international express delivery through dedicated people and logistics resources. It offers door-to-door solutions and maintains offices in several countries including the UK, China, USA, and more.
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study Session #12: Preparing for LaunchGen Furukawa
This document provides an overview and update on preparing to launch a new "Jungle Snugs" product line. It discusses remaining tasks like taking product photos and preparing a launch strategy. The launch strategy will focus on getting immediate sales, increasing reviews, and building a long-term brand. It then evaluates different methods to get initial sales like deal sites, PPC, paid traffic, email campaigns. It emphasizes that reviews are important for ranking and discusses best practices for follow up emails to customers to increase reviews. The next session will cover Amazon Pay Per Click strategies.
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe – Session #5 - Product Design SpecificationKym Ellis
Join Kym Ellis and Greg Mercer for session #5 of the MDCS Europe where they take a deeper look at how to come up with your product design specification for ordering samples, using data, additional research and ensuring you have all of the right certifications!
Million Dollar Case Study: Europe – Session #6, VAT in EuropeKym Ellis
Find out how VAT works in the UK / Europe and how to set up your business whether you are an overseas or European seller wanting to sell on Amazon in EU marketplaces!
Million dollar case study: Europe – Session #7 - Amazon Product BrandingKym Ellis
This document summarizes Session 3 of The Million Dollar Case Study on selling products on Amazon in Europe. It discusses branding and product selection, including finding the perfect brand name through brainstorming and online research. Packaging design and requirements are covered, such as barcodes, country of origin labeling, and certifications. Options for obtaining barcodes like using GS1 or a third party are presented. Registering a trademark and applying for Amazon Brand Registry are also summarized. Homework assignments are provided related to branding, packaging, barcodes, and starting the trademark registration process.
12 Tips for Creating Amazon Product Listings That Outsell The CompetitionGen Furukawa
Copywriting is the easiest way to boost your sales quickly and efficiently,
increase your conversions, improve your Best Sellers Rank & generate more profits.
In an overcrowded marketplace, good copy can highlight the
differences in your product and quickly show shoppers why your product is the obvious choice.
In this exclusive webinar, Amazon copywriting expert, Karon Thackston,
will reveal the top 12 techniques & approaches she the Marketing Words’
team use when producing million-dollar-selling listings for their clients – including her “secret sauce.”
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study: Crafting an optimized amazon listingGen Furukawa
This document provides tips and strategies for optimizing an Amazon product listing. It discusses the importance of keyword research and each element of a product listing, including the product title, photography, description, and features. It offers guidelines for writing compelling product titles and descriptions that highlight features and benefits. The document also introduces "Enhanced Brand Content" as a new way to include images and formatting in listings for brand owners. Overall, the key advice is to thoroughly research keywords, craft human-friendly yet keyword-optimized content, and leverage all available listing fields to help customers find and purchase the product.
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study Session #7: Branding & Package DesignGen Furukawa
The design of the product and the packaging it comes in is essential to the success of our baby towels. Join us to learn how we will build and design our brand and packaging!
Jungle Scout's Million Dollar Case Study - Inventory Management Gen Furukawa
This document provides an overview of inventory management best practices for selling on Amazon. It discusses key concepts like lead time, safety stock, reorder points, and seasonality. It then provides a case study example for a product called Jungle Snugs. For Jungle Snugs, it calculates lead time, safety stock, reorder point, projected stock-out dates, and reorder quantities. It also lists some additional tips and free inventory management tools.
The document provides an overview of LTL (less than truckload) shipping, including important concepts like freight classes, the NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification), and how to properly prepare shipments. Some key points covered are:
1) The NMFC defines commodity classifications that determine freight rates. It assigns item numbers and classes ranging from 50 to 500.
2) Shipper responsibilities include proper packaging, labeling, completing a bill of lading, and selecting a carrier.
3) Freight rates are based on distance, weight, density, value, loadability, and NMFC classification. Rates typically decrease at higher weight breaks.
This document provides information on air vs ocean freight, the roles of NVOCCs and IACs, factors to consider when determining the best transportation method, and types of cargo that typically move via each method. It discusses how NVOCCs and IACs provide discounts by making volume commitments to carriers. While utilizing their services gives clients cost efficiencies and ensures compliance, the reality of logistics involves delays, missing documentation, and other complications compared to the straightforward theoretical process. Both import and export logistics face challenges in practice versus the simple theory.
This is a presentation from a class I taught at Mediterranean Shipping Company by invitation several years ago. As you can see from the branding and logo information, I was assisted by my former employer. I am grateful to Mark Malambri for his assistance in polishing the presentation and Jessica Marriott for allowing me the time away from the office to present. It was such fun.
MASH Logistics is a privately owned logistics company based in Saudi Arabia that offers air freight, sea freight, project logistics, and consolidation services globally through strategic partnerships. It aims to provide best-in-class customer service and uses technology to increase efficiency. MASH works with many industrial and consumer goods companies in Saudi Arabia and has global networks in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
MASH Logistics is a privately owned logistics company based in Saudi Arabia that offers air freight, sea freight, project logistics, and consolidation services globally through strategic partnerships. It aims to provide best-in-class customer service through respect, technology, and building long-term relationships. The document provides details on MASH's mission, values, global network of partners, services offered, and clientele.
This document discusses the complex process of international relocation and shipping of household goods. It involves multiple parties including a relocation management company, origin and destination agents, freight forwarders, and customs. Goods are typically shipped by sea or air, with air shipments prioritizing smaller urgent items. The process can take 6-8 weeks by sea or over 16 days by air, and is subject to delays outside anyone's control. Effective communication and planning is important to set expectations and address any issues that may arise.
This document introduces staff members and their roles at Betagro Export Department. It provides names, contact details like phone numbers and emails, and job titles for each staff member. The staff are involved in export sales, marketing, customer coordination, and international business development. It aims to familiarize external parties with who to contact for various export-related needs.
Importers must understand the ins and outs of ocean shipping from Poland to the US in order to get the best price and service. We put together this freight shipping guide to help US importers who are actively sourcing, or planning to source, from Poland.
Moonspan Express & Logistics Pvt. Ltd is an international express courier and logistics company based in New Delhi, India that provides worldwide courier services, warehousing, customs clearing, air freight, and sea freight. The company aims to establish excellence in domestic and international express delivery through dedicated people and logistics resources. It offers door-to-door solutions and maintains offices in several countries including the UK, China, USA, and more.
This document discusses how to analyze freight forwarding proposals to avoid hidden charges. It advises the reader to ask detailed questions about charges, verify accurate cargo dates and insurance coverage, and check for additional fees that may not be explicitly included. While cheaper forwarders can save money initially, they may charge more in fees long-term and cause compliance issues. The document recommends verifying that proposals will be honored as quoted to avoid unexpected costs.
Global Transport Solutions (GTS) is an international freight forwarding and logistics company with 1,686 offices in 157 countries. GTS offers a range of services including tracking, origin services, consolidations, mediation, and destination services. Key benefits include worldwide coverage, dedicated staff with local knowledge, online order tracking and management, flexibility, and competitive pricing through cost saving initiatives. GTS aims to deliver great service through its experienced staff and global network of agents and partners.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service offers an end-to-end logistics solution for shipping spare parts called "First mile to Last mile Ships Spares Logistics". They consolidate shipments, arrange freight forwarding, and ensure delivery to vessels. Key benefits include visibility of pricing and services, performance reporting, and a single point of contact through their global customer service network.
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The first slide contains a video. Please view the video and go through the presentation to get complete and clear understanding of the logistics services sold by Zepo.
Yasser Al-Moazen has over 10 years of experience in logistics and shipping operations. He has held roles at Kuehne + Nagel, DHL Supply Chain, and currently works as a Sales Coordinator at NATPET. His experience includes sea and air freight, import/export documentation, customs clearance, and transportation coordination. He is proficient in English, Microsoft Office, logistics software like CIEL and SCI, and SAP.
1) The document provides information on exporting basics from a UKTI webinar presentation. It discusses why companies should export, shipping facts and terms, how to get started exporting, and what to consider when shipping goods overseas.
2) Key points covered include the benefits of increasing sales and brand awareness through exporting, that shipping accounts for 90% of global trade, and important considerations like obtaining the proper paperwork, ensuring packaging is suitable for the destination country, and having adequate insurance.
3) The presentation concludes by listing documents needed for exporting like bills of lading and purchase invoices, and emphasizing the importance of having marine insurance to protect goods being shipped.
Are you looking to export? Learn how exporting can help your business grow leading to increased revenue, turnover and profits. It's a big world, you can reach a lot of potential clients by starting an exporting journey.
1. Megabox faces the problem of choosing the most efficient modes of transportation for shipping its products to Zumburu while maintaining budget constraints.
2. The alternatives analyzed are Conference Sea, Non-Conference Sea, Scheduled Air, and Contract Air. Conference Sea is chosen for washers/dryers, Non-Conference Sea for refrigerators, and Scheduled Air for HDTVs and Zpads.
3. Each alternative is evaluated based on costs including freight, insurance, inventory carrying costs, and how well the budget can be met for each product. The lowest cost alternative within budget is chosen for each product.
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2. Introducing Travis & Sam
Sam Scudellari
◍ Account Executive - Emerging Markets
◍ ~2 years at Flexport
◍ Started in operations for some of Flexport’s
largest Amazon accounts
◍ Previously, 3+ years in accounting and asset
management
Travis Falasco
◍ ~2 years at Flexport
◍ 1 year running FBA operations for a large
Amazon seller
◍ 2 years operations management - Target Corp
◍ 8 years military logistics - US Air Force
5. Agenda
◍ Creating an Amazon Shipping Plan
◍ Selecting Final Delivery Method
◍ Amazon labeling
◍ When to palletize
◍ Inspections
◍ Incoterms
◍ Shipping timelines
◍ Calculating final delivery costs to Amazon
◍ Market Updates - What to expect for Peak Sea
6. Freight Forwarder Vs Supplier
◍ If you are shipping via air and your cargo
weighs more than 250 kg, then you need a
freight forwarder
If cargo is less than 250 kg, then you can use your
supplier who will leverage DHL Air Express. A freight
forwarder will be too expensive in this scenario
◍ For ocean shipments always use a freight
forwarder
7. Why Can’t I Use My Supplier For Shipping?
◍ Poor service. Shipping, US customs, etc. is
not their specialty.
◍ A lot of pricing you get from a supplier will
change later (not transparent)
◍ If you ever need information it takes a long
time to get
◍ If your business is successful and starts
scaling your shipping risk also scales
exponentially if you stay with your supplier
8. FCL or LCL?
Full Container Load / Less Than Container Load
◍ LCL lets you keep your inventory low
◌ Ideal if you don’t have the money or space to accommodate a full container at
your warehouse
◌ Lets you ship in smaller volumes so you can keep your inventory lean
◍ FCL may be cheaper than LCL
◌ LCL costs more than FCL per unit of freight because freight agents prefer a
full container load
◍ FCL gets delivered more quickly than LCL
◌ Shipping LCL requires additional steps - such as loading and unloading the
container
◌ When shipping FCL direct to a single FBA warehouse
◌ Cartons MUST be labeled at origin, neatly stacked, and stacked no taller than
72”
10. Shipping Via Air
◍ Chargeable weight is the weight which airlines will use
when determining the cost of a shipment
◍ Carrier will charge you for whatever is greater: the gross
weight, or the volumetric weight
11. Inspections
◍ Always have your shipment inspected in China
by an independent third party. Even if you have
shipped with your supplier multiple times
◍ Recommended solutions: VTrust, Topwin
Inspection, China Quality Check
◍ Tip: Try to negotiate (ahead of time) with your
supplier for them to pay for the second
inspection if the first inspection fails.
12. Creating An Amazon Shipping Plan
The Ship From address is…
◍ NOT YOUR SUPPLIER'S ADDRESS
◍ Should be a warehouse address in the country
you import to
◍ All US imports should be a Los Angeles area
address
◍ Put all SKUs in one shipment plan!
13. Your Final Delivery Method?
Your freight forwarder
may be able to provide
trucking services, which
will be more expensive,
but faster.
Amazon LTL services are
not available in the EU.
Delivering floor loaded
FCL direct in the EU is
near impossible.
14. Calculating Final Delivery Cost In Seller
Central
UPS:
1. Select “Small Parcel Delivery (SPD) and
“UPS.”
2. Complete the “Shipment Packing” section
by entering the units per box, the number
of boxes, and the box weight.
The estimated shipping cost will be in the
“Shipping Charges” section.
15. Calculating Final Delivery Cost In Seller
Central
Amazon LTL:
1. Select “Less than truckload (LTL) and “Amazon-Partnered
Carrier.”
2. Complete the “Shipment Packing” section
16. Preparing Your Goods
◍ For LCL and Air, ship your cartons loose and
labeled
◍ Only fragile products should be palletized
◍ For FCL, cartons must be neatly stacked,
labeled, and not stacked taller than 72”
17. Labelling
◍ Units must always be labeled!
◍ Cartons should always be labeled!
◍ UPS labels can be applied at origin
as well!
18. Tracking Your Shipment
◍ UPS tracking in seller
central
◍ Amazon LTL is tracked via
the carrier’s BOL and PRO
tracking number
19. 3 things to consider for transit timelines
Manufacturer to Port
Booking, pick-up from manufacturer site, delivery to
port/on-vessel
◍ Air: 1-2 days
◍ LCL: 7-9 days
◍ FCL: 2-3 days
Port to Port
◍ Air: 1-2 days for direct or 3-5 days for deferred
◍ Ocean: 14-16 days
20. 3 things to consider for transit timelines
(Continued)
Port to Final Destination (customs clearance - prep in advance of arrival)
Pick-up from port, delivery to final destination or Amazon prep warehouse.
◍ Ocean: 5-6 days
◍ Air: 1-2 days
Prep (labeling, palletization, etc.)
◍ FCL/LCL consol box (direct to Flexport warehouse): 1-2 days for UPS,
4-5 days for Amazon LTL (2 business days to book Amazon LTL
partner)
◍ LCL non-consol: 1-2 days at CFS, 1-2 days transfer to Flexport
warehouse, then add above
◍ Air: 1-2 days UPS
21. Incoterms
Terms of sale that define who
arranges for the payment and
handling of the goods during shipping,
from the moment the goods leave the
seller’s door up until their arrival at
the buyer’s warehouse
◍ You and your supplier set
incoterms
◍ 11 incoterms, but the most
common are FOB, EXW, and FCA
FOB (Free on Board) – the supplier is
responsible for getting your goods from
the factory to the port
EXW (ExWorks) – the freight forwarder is
responsible for getting your goods from
the factory to the port
22. Cargo Insurance
Always get freight insurance because:
◍ 50% of freight claims are denied by carriers
◍ Your cargo will pass through many hands and places
before it gets to you, increasing the chances of damage
◍ If damage or loss occurs, carriers will do their best to
limit their liability or avoid it altogether, even if they are
at fault
23. Shipping Documents
◍ Bill of lading - the ticket outline the journey of your cargo from
origin to its destination
◍ Telex release - an electronic release of the B/L
◍ Express bill of lading - agreement between buyer and seller
24. Shipping Documents
Commercial Invoice
Needed to clear shipment through U.S. Customs. Needs to contain:
◍ Country of origin/ manufacture
◍ Full name and address of Importer on Record
◍ Full name and address of supplier/ manufacturer
◍ Complete description of merchandise in English
◍ Quantity of units for each product
◍ Unit value for each product, including currency declaration
◍ Total extended value, including currency declaration
Packing List
◍ Information must match what is listed on the commercial invoice
25. Getting Through Customs
Give your freight forwarder the commercial invoice,
packing list, and/or product information. Be as
accurate and detailed as possible so your customs
broker can correctly classify your goods to avoid
holds at customs.
Types of Customs Exams:
◍ X-Ray Exam - The container is driven through an X-ray
machine.
◍ Tail Gate Exam - Customs will peek inside the container.
◍ Intensive Exam - The container is opened and stripped.
26. Peak Season
◍ Peak season occurs in Q3 and Q4 in preparation for the winter
holidays
◍ Expect high, volatile rates, rolled cargo (cargo is moved to a later
shipment due to a lack of space on the scheduled carrier), trucking
delays, and other interruptions
◍ Plan ahead – book carriers early and expect to need more time to
load/unload at origin and destination because of congested ports
and warehouses
◍ Prepare for extra fees as a result of congestion
◍ Be Flexible
27. Follow Along:
Your Homework
1. Speak with your Freight Forwarder and plan out your
shipment of inventory
2. Shipping to Amazon:
https://www.flexport.com/help/109-shipping-to-amazo
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3. For help with H.S. Code classification:
https://hts.usitc.gov/current
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