1. What is FBA Sea Freight?
FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is Amazon's logistics service. FBA sea freight refers to the transportation service where cross-border e-commerce sellers ship goods from China to Amazon warehouses in the destination country by sea.
Why Choose FBA Sea Freight?
| Shipping Method | Cost | Transit Time | Suitable Scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Freight (Slow) | Lowest | 25-35 days | Large batch replenishment, ample inventory |
| Sea Freight (Fast) | Low to Medium | 15-20 days | Seasonal stock-ups, regular replenishment |
| Air Freight | High | 5-8 days | Urgent restock after stockout, new product testing |
| Express | Highest | 3-5 days | Small samples, emergency replenishment |
2. FBA Sea Freight Full Process
Domestic Factory → First-leg Forwarder Warehouse → Export Customs Clearance → Sea Freight → Destination Port Customs Clearance → Amazon Appointment → Warehouse Receiving and Shelving
| Stage | Operation Details | Time | Party Responsible |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-leg Warehousing | Goods delivered to forwarder’s warehouse (Shenzhen/Guangzhou/Yiwu, etc.) | 1 day | Seller |
| Labeling/Palletizing | Forwarder labels and palletizes goods per Amazon requirements | 1-2 days | Forwarder |
| Export Customs Clearance | Cross-border e-commerce export customs clearance (9610/9810 model) | 1 day | Forwarder |
| Sea Freight | China → Europe | 15-30 days | Forwarder |
| Destination Port Customs Clearance | European import customs clearance | 2-5 days | Forwarder |
| Appointment for Warehousing | Amazon warehouse appointment, truck delivery | 3-7 days | Forwarder |
Total Time: 25-40 days. It is recommended to arrange 45-60 days in advance.
3. FBA First-leg Costs (China to Europe Reference)
| Cost Item | Description | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Freight Fee | Charged by cubic meter | ¥800-2,500/CBM |
| Domestic Trucking Fee | Factory → Forwarder Warehouse | ¥500-2,000/shipment |
| Export Customs Fee | Cross-border e-commerce customs clearance | ¥300-600/shipment |
| Labeling and Palletizing Fee | Including labeling + palletizing + materials | ¥100-300/shipment |
| Sea Freight Insurance Fee | 0.2%-0.5% of cargo value | ¥200-500/shipment |
| Destination Port Customs Fee | Import customs clearance | €100-200/shipment |
| Destination Port Truck Delivery | Port → Amazon Warehouse | €200-600/truck |
4. Amazon FBA Warehousing Requirements
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Per Carton Weight | ≤22.5kg (EU ≤15kg as per chart, typical EU limit is 15kg for manual handling, but note per destination rules) |
| Per Carton Dimensions | Any side ≤63.5cm |
| Pallet (Europe) | EUR Pallet (1200×800mm) |
| Pallet Height | ≤1.8m |
| Labels | FNSKU Label + Box Label + Pallet Label |
| Warehouse Appointment | European FBA warehouses require an appointment (may wait 1-2 weeks during peak season) |
Currently doing FBA product selection or looking for first-leg logistics solutions? Bofeng Logistics provides China to Europe FBA sea freight first-leg services, including labeling, palletizing, customs clearance, and warehouse delivery, all in one service.
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