由 caicai8478 - Preliminary preparations
Product selection and market research
Analyze product market demand and competition
Calculate product profit margins (considering sea transportation costs)
Ensure that products comply with Amazon FBA policies and destination country regulations
Inventory planning
Determine replenishment quantity based on sales forecasts
Consider sea transportation cycle (usually 30-45 days) to prepare in advance
Reserve safety stock to cope with sales fluctuations - Sea transportation channel selection
Comparison of sea transportation methods
Full container load (FCL): suitable for large quantities (>15CBM) and single products
Less than container load (LCL): suitable for small batches and multiple categories, charged by volume
Sea transportation express ship: fast time (20-25 days), high cost
Sea transportation general ship: slow time (35-45 days), low cost
Service provider selection
Compare quotations from 3-5 freight forwarders
Confirm whether door-to-warehouse service is provided
Understand customs clearance capabilities and destination port services
III. Packaging and labeling requirements
Product packaging
Use sturdy six-sided cartons
The weight of a single box does not exceed 22.5kg (US station)
The filling in the box should be sufficient to prevent transportation damage
Label requirements
FNSKU label for each product
Amazon FBA box mark on the outer box
The label uses waterproof material and is clear and scannable
IV. Customs clearance document preparation
List of necessary documents
Commercial invoice (3 copies)
Packing list
Ocean bill of lading
Product compliance documents (such as FDA, FCC, etc.)
Notes
The declared value of the product should be reasonable
HS code should be accurately attributed Category
Confirm in advance whether special certification is required
V. Transport process management
Time node control
Factory production → inspection → loading → customs declaration → shipping → customs clearance → delivery
Reserve buffer time for each link
Plan 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season
Tracking and exception handling
Regularly ask the freight forwarder for shipping schedule updates
Purchase marine insurance
Prepare emergency plans to deal with delays
VI. Warehousing skills
Shipping plan optimization
Ship in batches to reduce risks
Set the shipment quantity reasonably
Avoid creating too many LTL shipments
Handle common warehousing problems
Check ASIN and physical consistency in advance
Ensure that the label is not damaged or covered
Prepare POA to deal with possible warehousing problems
VII. Cost control strategy
Reducing Ocean freight cost method
Collective containerization to round up cubic meters
Off-season (March-May, September-October) shipment
Sign a long-term agreement with a freight forwarder
Other cost savings
Optimize packaging to reduce volume weight
Pre-declare in advance to avoid demurrage
Compare the differences in costs at different ports
VIII. Tools and resource recommendations
Practical tools
Ocean freight time query: shipping company official website
Tariff calculation: DutyCalculator
Inventory management: Inventory performance dashboard
Learning resources
Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) Guide
Official customs policies of various countries
Ocean freight white paper provided by freight forwarders
Through the above systematic ocean freight stocking strategy, you can deliver goods to Amazon warehouses more efficiently while controlling costs and reducing risks. It is recommended to record actual data after each shipment to continuously optimize your ocean freight process.