How do Amazon China sellers send goods? How much does it cost to ship an order from Amazon?

In this process, logistics plays a vital role. For Amazon China sellers, shipping logistics is a key link, involving the transportation, delivery and customer satisfaction of goods. This article will discuss in detail how Amazon China sellers ship logistics to help sellers better understand this important process.

1. Shipping logistics steps for Amazon China sellers

Amazon provides sellers with convenient shipping logistics operations. The following are the general shipping steps:

Log in to Seller Central: First, log in to Amazon Seller Central and enter your seller account.

Select a shipping plan: In Seller Central, find and click “Shipping Plans” or a similar option.

Add products: On the Shipping Plan page, you can choose to add products to be shipped. You can add product information manually or in batches by uploading files.

Select the shipping method: After adding the product, select the shipping method you want. You can choose to ship by Amazon or use a third-party logistics service.

Select warehouse: If you choose Amazon Fulfillment by Customer, select the Amazon warehouse from which you want to ship.

Fill in the shipping information: Depending on the shipping method, fill in the corresponding shipping information, including the quantity, weight, packaging, etc. of the goods.

Generate a shipping plan: Based on the information you fill in, the system will generate a shipping plan. You can check the information and generate a shipping plan after confirming that it is correct.

Shipping confirmation: After the shipping plan is generated, you need to send the goods to the designated warehouse according to the system prompts. After completing the shipment, return to the seller center to confirm the shipment.

2. How much is the shipping cost for an Amazon self-delivery order?

Amazon's shipping charges vary depending on the weight, size, destination, and other factors of the product. Specifically, Amazon's shipping charges are mainly divided into the following parts:

Basic shipping fee: Basic shipping fee is calculated based on the weight and size of the goods, usually charged per kilogram or per cubic meter.

Special product shipping charges: For some special large products or products with special shapes, there may be additional special product shipping charges.

Destination freight: Freight will also be affected by the destination, and areas farther away may have higher freight costs.

Preferential policies: Amazon sometimes launches preferential shipping activities, such as free shipping for orders that meet certain conditions.

Shipping cost estimate: When creating a shipping plan, Amazon will give a shipping cost estimate based on the information you fill in, which you can view when filling in the information.

3. Shipping precautions and suggestions

In the Amazon delivery logistics process, there are some precautions and suggestions that can help sellers complete delivery more smoothly:

Fill in the information accurately: When filling in the shipping information, be sure to be accurate to avoid shipping delays or problems due to incorrect information.

Reasonable packaging: The goods should be packaged reasonably to ensure that they are not damaged during transportation.

Choose the appropriate mode of transportation: According to the characteristics of the goods and customer requirements, choose the appropriate mode of transportation, such as ordinary express delivery, air transportation, etc.

Pay attention to the delivery time: When choosing the shipping method, consider the delivery time to ensure that the goods can be delivered on time.

Track order status: After shipment, track the order status regularly to ensure that customers receive the goods in time.