Flexport

Amazon FBA

Ideal For

Flexport is ideal if you’re managing global logistics and supply chain operations, particularly if you want a streamlined, tech-driven approach to shipping goods internationally.

The points below further explain what the platform is ideal for and how you can get its best:

• Comprehensive visibility: Flexport gives you a bird’s-eye view of your entire supply chain. If you need to track shipments, monitor inventory, or manage orders across multiple regions, Flexport’s platform provides real-time data, helping you make informed decisions quickly.
• Simplified freight forwarding: If the complexities of freight forwarding give you concern—like dealing with multiple carriers, customs regulations, and documentation—Flexport simplifies this with an integrated platform that handles everything from booking to delivery.
• Data-driven insights: You likely need insights into shipping trends, cost efficiencies, and potential bottlenecks. The platform offers analytics and reporting tools that help you optimize your logistics, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
• Customs compliance: Navigating customs can be tricky, especially if you’re shipping to multiple countries with different regulations. Count on Flexport’s expertise in customs compliance to ensure that your shipments clear customs smoothly, avoiding delays and penalties.
• Sustainability goals: If sustainability is a priority, Flexport helps you track and reduce the carbon footprint of your shipping operations. It provides tools to optimize routes and modes of transport, reducing environmental impact.
• Scalability: Whether you’re a small business just starting to expand globally or a large enterprise with complex supply chains, Flexport scales with your needs.

Do you want to simplify your ecommerce business and focus more on growth rather than logistics? Amazon FBA is just for you. It is ideal for:

• Scaling your business: If you’re aiming to scale your business quickly, Amazon FBA allows you to leverage Amazon’s vast distribution network. You are not going to worry about warehousing, packaging, or shipping. Amazon handles all that, allowing you to focus on sourcing products, marketing, and expanding your product line.
• Improving customer experience: By using Amazon FBA, your products are eligible for Amazon Prime, meaning faster shipping times for your customers. This can lead to higher customer satisfaction, repeat business, and positive reviews, which are crucial for your brand’s reputation.
• Managing returns: If handling returns is something you find tedious, FBA is ideal because Amazon also manages returns and customer service on your behalf. This takes a significant burden off your shoulders, especially as your business grows.
• Expanding internationally: Amazon FBA wants your business to grow and it makes international logistics hassle-free. Amazon’s global fulfillment centers can store your products closer to your customers in different countries, reducing shipping times and costs.
• Focusing on core activities: FBA is ideal if you want to focus more on product development, marketing, and other core activities of your business. By outsourcing the logistics to Amazon, you free up time and resources to improve and grow your business in other areas.

Standout Features

• Global logistics platform
• Real-time shipment tracking
• Data-driven supply chain insights
• End-to-end freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Carbon emissions tracking
•  Integrated trade finance options
• AI-driven demand forecasting
• Customizable dashboards and reports
• Multi-modal transport options (air, sea, and land)

•   Inventory storage in Amazon’s fulfillment centers
• Amazon Prime eligibility for your products
• Amazon handles packing and shipping
• Customer service management by Amazon
• Returns management by Amazon
•  Access to Amazon’s global fulfillment network
•  Automatic updates to inventory levels
• Multi-channel fulfillment (for orders outside Amazon)
• Analytics and reporting tools
• Scalability for growing businesses

Pricing

Flexport’s pricing structure is dynamic and tailored to your needs.

Unlike traditional freight forwarders with fixed rates, Flexport operates on a transactional model. This means the cost you pay depends on a variety of factors including:

• Shipping lane: The route your goods travel (e.g., China to the US) significantly impacts pricing due to market fluctuations, fuel costs, and carrier availability.
• Cargo type: Different types of cargo (e.g., dry goods, hazardous materials, refrigerated items) have varying handling requirements and associated costs.
• Cargo volume: The amount of cargo Flexport ships influences pricing, as larger volumes often qualify for negotiated rates.
• Additional services: Optional services like customs brokerage, warehousing, and insurance add to the overall cost.

Amazon FBA charges a combination of fees for storing, picking, packing, shipping, and managing your products.

Selling Plan Fee:

• Individual plan: $0.99 per item you sell. Choose this plan of you’re a low-volume seller.
• Professional plan: $39.99 per month, regardless of sales volume. Offers more features and tools 
• Referral Fees: A percentage of the item’s sale price, varying based on product category. Typically ranges from 6% to 15%
• Fulfillment Fees: Cover picking, packing, shipping, and customer service for orders. The price depends on product size and weight. Include fees for standard-sized, oversize, and over-sized items.
• Inventory Storage Fees: The platform charges this fee based on product size and storage time in Amazon’s fulfillment centers.

The rates vary by storage location and time of year (higher during peak seasons).