In August this year, Amazon US Station issued an announcement on “FBA cargo trailer seals”, requiring sellers to stamp their vehicles and intermodal trailers. If they do not comply, Amazon will not be responsible for any inventory losses.
After the announcement was released, it immediately caused a sensation in the cross-border circle. In the past, trailer seals were the work of logistics suppliers, and sellers almost never cared about it, but from the serious exemption explanations released by Amazon, sellers really can’t handle it at will. Today, Kaiqi helps you sort out the precautions of this policy from the perspective of logistics suppliers.
1. Things to note for logistics suppliers under the new policy.
In fact, the seals on Amazon trailers are not for sellers. In fact, this is a change in requirements for warehouse delivery teams, especially overseas warehouses. When logistics suppliers deliver goods to Amazon FBA warehouses or Amazon trucks pick up goods by self-operated trucks, Amazon requires that the trucks must have ISO-standard seals on the doors when loading. The seal number will be marked on the bill of lading (BOL order) to verify the bill of lading information and verify whether the goods are intact during transportation.
2. Why are the interests of sellers affected under the new policy?
Amazon mentioned sellers this time because there are many cases of daily goods being lost or damaged under Amazon’s huge business volume. Only the losses caused by inventory loss or damage can account for 1%-2% of sellers’ sales each year.
When inventory is lost or damaged, sellers usually file claims with the platform. Amazon’s policy is also to divide power and responsibility. After sending the warehouse and stamping and sealing, it is not Amazon’s responsibility to deliver less. Amazon can choose to refuse to save the subsequent inventory inspection and investigation process.
Therefore, although sellers do not need to operate anything for this, it is still very important to choose a compliant logistics supplier. After the policy was introduced, Kaiqi immediately verified the relevant responsible colleagues. The answer is: the company has always used standard standard standards, and each standard has a corresponding number. At the same time, it will also change the BOL and add standard standards. Please rest assured.
Warm reminder: The United States has entered the peak season, and both port capacity and Amazon warehouse operations are under great pressure. Therefore, it is recommended that sellers pay attention to terminal reservations and delivery even if they choose the right logistics provider, try to avoid popular warehouses, or consider warehouses in the United States, China, and the East to avoid hidden dangers during the peak season. I wish seller partners a happy peak season sales!