The U.S. has strengthened the customs clearance review for FBA shipments under the 321 Act. Certain packages that meet specific criteria will no longer qualify for the $800 tax exemption, posing a risk of being returned. Merchants need to prepay duties in advance and understand the new customs requirements to ensure smooth entry of their goods.
Transloading is an important process that involves transferring goods from one mode of transport to another, effectively reducing logistics costs, especially for long-distance and multi-destination shipping. The transloading process includes unloading, palletizing, and reloading, and is commonly seen in Amazon FBA shipments and household deliveries.
This article explores how companies can enhance their financial and operational resilience amidst changing tariffs by adopting flexible warehousing strategies, multi-channel inventory management, and strategic warehouse layouts to address rapidly rising inventory and warehousing costs.
This article analyzes common cross-border logistics methods used by Amazon sellers, including FBA, third-party overseas warehouses, international express delivery, postal parcels, and dedicated line logistics. It introduces the service characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and applicable scenarios of each method, providing guidance for sellers in selecting efficient logistics.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of Amazon's monthly storage fees and long-term storage fees, examining their calculation methods and influencing factors. It offers practical strategies for optimizing inventory management and reducing storage costs. The article focuses on interpreting key data within the 'Recommended Removal Report' to help sellers minimize losses and increase profit margins by proactively addressing slow-moving inventory. Understanding these aspects is crucial for efficient inventory control and cost optimization within the Amazon ecosystem.
Pallets are essential tools in modern freight transport, enhancing loading and unloading efficiency and ensuring the safety of goods. They are mainly divided into stringer pallets and block pallets, making them particularly suitable for scenarios like Amazon FBA. Proper use of pallets can not only reduce losses but also improve overall supply chain efficiency.
In response to evolving trade policies and tariff pressures, businesses need to reshape their warehousing strategies to ensure financial and operational resilience. By implementing strategies such as transshipment, bonded warehousing, and multi-channel inventory management, companies can effectively manage inventory costs, optimize their supply chains, and enhance market responsiveness.
This article provides a detailed return-to-warehouse guide for Cdiscount sellers. It instructs sellers on how to contact the warehouse via email, fill out a pickup form, and schedule a pickup time to transfer unsold inventory to a third-party overseas warehouse, thereby solving the problem of inventory backlog. It emphasizes the importance of timely communication with Cdiscount customer service to ensure operations comply with the latest platform policies. This helps sellers effectively manage their inventory and avoid storage fees for slow-moving products.
This article explores effective methods for companies to enhance financial resilience in response to tariff changes by redefining warehousing and inventory management strategies. Key areas include transit strategies, selection of push-pull models, multi-channel inventory management, the significance of bonded warehousing, and the importance of selecting strategic warehousing locations.
In August 2024, China's warehouse index rose to 50.2%, indicating a recovery in the industry. Key indicators such as end-of-period inventory, average inventory turnover, number of employees, and business expectations have improved. However, the new orders index remains below the prosperity line, suggesting that demand has not fully recovered.
