FBA shipping is a logistics method for shipping goods from China to Amazon’s overseas warehouses. It comes in two forms: container and whole box. Container means putting goods from different sellers into the same container and charging fees based on their volume or weight; whole box means monopolizing the seller’s goods into one container and charging fees based on the number of boxes. So, how is the FBA shipping price calculated? What are the factors that affect the FBA shipping price?
1. Methods for calculating FBA shipping prices.
The calculation method of FBA shipping prices mainly depends on whether you choose a box or a whole box. Generally speaking, the price of a box is cheaper than a whole box, but it is also more complicated. There are two calculation methods here.
2. LCL prices are composed of the following parts:
Basic freight: refers to the freight from the Chinese port to the destination port, usually calculated per cubic meter (CBM) or per ton (MT). The fees for different ports and destinations will vary. For example, the basic freight from Shenzhen to Los Angeles may be 100/CBM or 80/MT.
Destination cost: refers to the cost from the destination port to the Amazon warehouse, usually calculated per cubic meter, including customs declaration fees, customs clearance fees, terminal fees, storage fees, unloading fees, loading fees, etc. (CBM) or per ton (MT). The fees for different destinations and warehouses will vary. For example, the destination fee from Los Angeles to the western United States warehouse may be 200/CBM or 150/MT.
FBA distribution fee: refers to the distribution fee charged by Amazon based on the weight and size of the goods, usually charged according to the weight and size of each piece of goods (Unit) or per pound (LB). The charges for goods of different types and size levels will vary. For example, standard size goods will be different. (StandardSize) and the weight is less than 1 pound (LB). The distribution cost of FBA goods may be 2.5/Unit.
In summary, the total price of LCL can be calculated according to the following formula:
Among them, the total volume and total number of pieces can be calculated based on the length, width, height and quantity of the goods.
3. The full container price consists of the following parts:
Basic freight: refers to the freight from the Chinese port to the destination port, usually based on each container (Container). The fees for different ports and destinations will vary. For example, the basic freight from Shenzhen to Los Angeles may be 2000/20GP or 3000/40GP.
Destination cost: refers to the cost from the destination port to the Amazon warehouse, including customs declaration fees, customs clearance fees, terminal fees, storage fees, unloading fees, loading fees, etc., usually calculated on a per container basis (Container). The fees for different destinations and warehouses will vary. For example, the cost from Los Angeles to the western United States warehouse may be 1000/20GP or 1500/40GP.
FBA distribution fee: refers to the distribution fee charged by Amazon based on the weight and size of the goods, usually charged based on the weight and size of each piece of goods (Unit) or per pound (LB). The charges for goods of different types and size grades will vary. For example, standard size goods will be different. (StandardSize) and weigh less than 1 pound (LB) FBA goods may have a delivery cost of 2.5/Unit.
To summarize, the total price of a full container load can be calculated using the following formula:
Among them, the number of boxes can be selected based on the volume of the goods and the volume of the container, and the total number of pieces can be calculated based on the number of goods.
Factors affecting FBA shipping prices
In addition to choosing LCL or FCL, FBA shipping prices are also affected by factors such as:
The weight and volume of the goods, the category and value, the distance between the port and the destination, the season and the supply and demand relationship in the market, the freight forwarding company and the quality of service.