Sellers engaged in cross-border logistics should know that opening a store on the Amazon platform cannot be separated from FBA first-leg logistics. Only by ensuring the transportation and inventory of goods can customers ensure the subsequent delivery of orders. For sellers of cross-border logistics, the difference between overseas warehouses and Amazon Federal Reserve Bank warehouses may not be clear when choosing the first stage of transportation. There is still a difference between overseas warehouses and fba. So, how should cross-border logistics choose overseas warehouses or Amazon FBA warehouses?
Whether choosing overseas warehouses or Amazon FBA warehouses, there are certain similarities:
1. All require sellers to prepare goods in advance, have good warehousing management experience, and do not need sellers to worry about warehousing and distribution issues.
2. It can shorten delivery time, improve customer satisfaction, and help store sales growth.
3. Sellers are required to ship in batches. The shipping methods include air transportation, dedicated express delivery, and sea transportation, which can effectively avoid logistics peaks.
4. Both can provide buyers with return and exchange services. Haituotong Overseas Warehouse also provides services such as transfer warehouses, re-printing or labeling.
5. Warehouse rent, logistics costs and other fees need to be paid every month.
6. Customer service is provided to let sellers know the inventory situation.
Advantages of Amazon FBA warehouse:
1. Qualified to provide customers with high-quality delivery services;
2. Increase the chance of winning the Buy Box;
3. May get a higher ranking in Amazon search results, which will increase the chances of customer selection.
Advantages of overseas warehouses:
1. Overseas warehouses are easier to communicate. For customs clearance issues, overseas warehouses have the right to handle them as consignees. When returning or replacing goods, overseas warehouses will also handle the goods according to the needs of the seller.
2. Overseas warehouses have a fixed address, so sellers can concentrate the quantity of goods and deliver them uniformly, thereby saving logistics costs. Choosing an overseas warehouse in a region can basically meet the time limit requirements for local delivery.
3. Since the security of goods in overseas warehouses is independent of Amazon account security, there will be no connection. When sellers encounter account closure, they don’t have to worry about the goods being blocked or even destroyed.
4. Overseas warehouses, sellers can share one inventory to save money. For order processing, the seller only needs to tell the service staff of the overseas warehouse the delivery address, type of goods, delivery quantity, etc.
5. Overseas warehouses can provide various customized services according to customer requirements. Including but not limited to: printing and labeling, product assembly, subpackaging, packaging, in and out warehouse quality management, return processing, refurbishment, repackaging, etc., with higher flexibility and more complete services. Zhanhuawei International Logistics has its own overseas warehouses in the United States, Los Angeles, Delaware, and Chicago. After sorting, it will be palletized and delivered by appointment according to Amazon’s requirements.
So how should you choose an overseas warehouse or an Amazon FBA warehouse?
For goods with smaller weight and volume, it is recommended to choose an Amazon FBA warehouse. Although the Amazon FBA warehouse is very costly, it can get more traffic support from Amazon. Bulky goods are more suitable for overseas warehouses, which can reduce a lot of additional costs. Sellers with large shipments can take both advantages into account. While choosing overseas warehouses for shipment, some goods are transferred to FBA warehouses. Not only can you reduce costs and increase profits, you can also get discounts from the Amazon platform. Whether you choose Amazon FBA warehouses or overseas warehouses, they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Cross-border sellers can choose to use Amazon FBA warehouses or overseas warehouses according to their actual conditions.