Amazon Global Logistics
Discover our global ocean freight
With Amazon Global Logistics, you can ship ocean cargo from China directly to Amazon fulfillment centers and into the Amazon network in the US, UK, and Europe.1
Receive up to an 8% discount
Set up your profile today and get up to an 8% discount on your ocean freight bookings for 60 days after onboarding.
Available with either Fast Ocean or Standard Ocean freight transportation
Available exclusively for new FBA sellers when they create a profile with Amazon Global Logistics
Terms and conditions may vary. Please review applicable discount with the sales team at the time of booking.
Why Amazon Global Logistics?
Amazon Global Logistics is a door-to-door ocean freight transportation program. It’s part of a fully automated set of services we call Supply Chain by Amazon. With Amazon Global Logistics, you can ship inventory directly from China to Amazon fulfillment centers and Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) facilities with reduced landed costs and competitive rates.
Our pricing structure includes services for each step of the supply chain journey, from pickup at origin, export declaration, cross-border ocean freight transportation, destination customs clearance, and to delivery at Amazon fulfillment centers. Plus, conveniently book, pay, and track shipments, right in Seller Central. Contact customer support for any questions about your shipment.
Our pricing structure includes services for each step of the supply chain journey, from pickup at origin, export declaration, cross-border ocean freight transportation, destination customs clearance, and to delivery at Amazon fulfillment centers. Plus, conveniently book, pay, and track shipments, right in Seller Central. Contact customer support for any questions about your shipment.
Ship directly to Amazon fulfillment centers
Deliver your cargo faster by shipping from your origin warehouse directly to Amazon fulfillment centers in the US, UK, and EU. Send your FBA inventory directly with fewer stops, resulting in shorter lead times and faster replenishment.
Ship to AWD (Amazon Warehousing & Distribution)
Ship to AWD is a streamlined service for cross-border transportation, customs clearance, storage, and auto-replenishment to fulfillment centers. It’s an integrated low-cost bulk storage solution to help you stay in-stock in FBA. Currently, Ship to AWD is currently available for shipments from China to the US.
Lower your FBA inventory costs
Lower your FBA inventory management costs through more efficient logistics, book freight transportation at competitive rates, and reduce the number of logistics providers you coordinate with.
Conveniently book and track shipments
Book and manage logistics from Amazon Seller Central. Compare ocean freight options, book shipments, and track cargo all in one place. Receive updates on your shipping status, track notifications, and monitor customs clearance.
We can get the quote and ETA directly from Amazon Seller Central, which saved us a lot of waiting time comparing with other forwarders.Kelly LiEinstein Associates, LLC
Transportation products
Leverage our Standard Ocean freight for a cost-effective shipping option, or Fast Ocean freight for a faster yet still cost-efficient shipping option compared to other transportation modes, such as air freight. Plus, ship direct to Amazon fulfillment centers.
Standard Ocean Freight
Need the most cost-effective mode when shipping from China to the US, UK, or EU? Ship via standard full container load (FCL) or less than a container load (LCL). With both FCL and LCL shipments, you have the option of floor loading cargo or shipping by pallets.
Fast Ocean Freight
Looking for a faster, but still economical shipping mode for frequent replenishment? Ship via our expedited ocean freight for faster transit time compared to Standard Ocean, while saving costs compared to air freight.
Logistics & Customs Clearance
International shipping can be tricky. We provide customs brokers to expedite customs clearance, along with optional logistics services such as pick-up, palletization, labeling, and cargo insurance.
Amazon Global Logistics is a really price competitive and convenient program. We plan to switch 95% of our shipments to AGL as it's so convenient and safe.Petar UragacevAPV Trade Solution LTD
Ship the right volume for your business needs
Leverage the advantages of our LCL and FCL ocean freight container shipping options. Utilize a cost-effective LCL container option when you ship smaller cargo, or an FCL container when you need to ship larger inventory volumes.
Less than container load
With Amazon Own Consolidation (AOC), Amazon manages the consolidation of your LCL shipment with other Amazon Sellers who are shipping via LCL. Using AOC, your shipment is consolidated into Amazon-only containers to ship direct to fulfillment centers, saving time at the destination. Plus, by sharing container space, you can ship the right amount of inventory for customer demand, while inbounding directly into Amazon without the need to wait to fill an entire container.
Full container load
Maximize space and optimize your costs with an FCL container shipping option, and ship a larger volume of goods. With FCL, you pay for the entire container, not only the space you occupy, allowing you to ship a wider variety of cargo types and sizes. FCL allows you to take advantage of efficient transit times with less handling compared to LCL shipments.
Get started with Amazon Global Logistics
Step 1
Set up Amazon Global Logistics account
Set up your Amazon Global Logistics account on Seller Central. Already an FBA seller and ready to ship with Amazon Global Logistics? Create profile. New to Amazon? Sign up to sell on Amazon.
Step 2
Complete the onboarding process
Set up a payment method, provide your importer of record (IOR) details, and upload the required documents.
Step 3
Book and track your shipment
Book your shipment from origin directly to an Amazon fulfillment center. Book shipment using the Send/replenish inventory workflow. Track your shipment to the fulfillment center.
Our primary shipping method out of China is now Amazon Global Logistics. It's saved us more time and money in the past year than all of our other integrations combined.James JunSpigen, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what countries does Amazon Global Logistics offer shipping services?
We currently ship from mainland China and Hong Kong to the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
What freight services are offered by Amazon Global Logistics?
Amazon Global Logistics offers Standard Ocean FCL and less than a container, and Fast Ocean FCL and LCL. We offer end-to-end solutions including local pickup, palletization, labeling, cargo insurance service, and customs clearance at origin and destination.
What are the benefits of shipping cross-border with Amazon Global Logistics?
You can ship directly from mainland China and Hong Kong to US, UK, and EU fulfillment centers and reduce your landed costs. You enjoy a streamlined, end-to-end shipping experience, from cargo pickup at the origin to shipment to the fulfillment center. We offer competitive rates, a user-friendly portal to book and track your shipments, and customer support.
Does Amazon Global Logistics handle import clearance?
Yes, we provide customs brokers to expedite customs clearance at the origin and the destination.
Will Amazon Global Logistics pick up cargo from my location or supplier’s location?
Yes, we offer a service to pick up cargo from your or your supplier’s location at the origin. Please select this service when booking.
What are the benefits of floor loading cargo?
By floor loading ocean cargo, inventory is placed directly in the container without pallets or other packaging. Some of the benefits can include; maximization of container space, improved cost-efficiency, time saving, and increased flexibility of cargo types.
Do you offer palletization service?
Yes. You can select this service when booking.
How do I start onboarding?
Start using Amazon Global Logistics in Seller Central by following these steps:
- Enroll in Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
- Create an Amazon Global Logistics profile in Seller Central
- Set up payment method
- Set up your importer of record to expedite customs clearance
- Create and track your shipment
How do I create a booking with Amazon Global Logistics?
Once you complete your Amazon Global Logistics profile and receive approvals for your importer of record, you are ready to start shipping. Use the Send/replenish inventory workflow to book your shipment.
How can I track my shipments?
Once your booking is complete, you can track your shipments online on our simple, user-friendly portal from booking to final delivery.
How can I reach customer support?
Once you onboard with us, our customer support team can be reached in the portal for any questions on your account and shipments.
Start shipping global ocean freight
Amazon Global Logistics requires enrollment in Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). If you are already an FBA seller, contact us to get started.
1Requires enrollment in Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program- Minimum SP monthly budget of 100 $│£│€
