Freight knowledge

There is often a difficulty in deciding how to ship items to Amazon FBA from China and shipping from China can be quite tricky. Luckily, there are many options to choose from, depending on which one is more convenient for the seller: For air express, it is possible to send the items from the factory to…

It usually takes Amazon 2-6 days to process an FBA shipment after it is delivered to an FBA center. Inventory that is sent to Amazon is scanned and available for sale in a matter of days. However, busy holiday seasons might cause some unforeseen delays in the processing time. The status can be checked through…

For those who are living in the United States and have access to a UPS drop-off point, the Amazon FBA shipping cost will be cheap. Small to medium-sized items that are fairly light can cost around $8, while big, heavy items can cost about $16.The rate depends on the dimensions and weight of the box….

After properly packing the products and ensuring that the boxes have been labelled properly, the next step is to send the products to the Amazon FBA warehouse. It can be difficult to figure out how to ship to Amazon FBA if there aren’t any clear guidelines on the website. Those who have sold products with…

Labeling packages and products correctly is essential, not to mention it also saves time and money. Incorrect labels might cause delays and even additional fees in the Amazon warehouse. The Amazon FBA system on your seller account will create labels for the shipment.Individual products must be labelled with their own barcodes. The same goes for…

Certain rules must be followed for product shipments in Amazon. These packing requirements are in place to ensure that the products are carefully stored.

Size and weight limits when shipping to the U.S. Choosing the right size option for your parcel will ensure there are no hiccups along the way.  This article has our current size and weight limits for parcels shipped from Canada to the U.S. Size calculation When booking a shipment with Sendle, we recommend you measure…

Demurrage and Detention quickly become a shipper’s nightmare and can result in thousands of dollars in per diem charges. Costs that arise because of bad planning, unforeseen circumstances and bad communication play such a big role in the final cost of freight. Demurrage and Detention charges are a matter of the allowed free-days – if these days are exceeded, the container user…

Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) Delivery duty paid (DDP) is a delivery agreement where the seller (exporter) is responsible for the shipment and for all potential risks and costs, until the shipment reaches its final destination. The potential costs ”include all transportation costs, any loss due to damage during transit, and the payment of customs duties, import taxes,…

CIF Incoterm definition – CIF Shipping for sea freight The CIF shipping term means that the seller is obligated to cover the cost, insurance and freight transport of goods to the named port of destination. The seller is responsible for clearing the goods for export, providing any type of documents or export licenses required for…