Heavy and bulky European products can now be delivered using Amazon Logistics!
May 8, 2021 | The full text is 2,400 words and takes about 8 minutes
Contents
1/Detailed explanation of Amazon Logistics's heavy and bulky goods plan
2/Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program Selection Reference
3/Amazon Logistics Program Rates for Heavy and Oversized Items
4/Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program Operation Guide
5/Pre-processing requirements for heavy oversized products before they are sent to Amazon
Seller FAQ
Here's the good news!In order for European sellers selling heavy and bulky goods to enjoy more benefits, Amazon Logistics has now prepared a big gift for you: Amazon Logistics Heavy and Oversized Goods Program to make your cross-border transportation more efficient and competitive! Next, let's follow Xiaobian to find out!
The Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program is a logistics solution for heavy and bulky goods launched by Amazon. As of April 1, 2021, Fulfilment by Amazon Europe (FBA) has expanded the scope of product size segmentation for delivery to support products that weigh more than 31.5 kg or are longer than 175 cm. For heavy and bulky items that you sell through sellers' self-delivery, you can now sell using FBA on Amazon's UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain sites, making your heavy oversized products faster and more competitive!
Heavy and bulky items that are part of the program can enjoy:
Amazon logistics logo (shipping by Amazon)
▲ Storage and distribution services provided by Amazon
Amazon's professional customer service team provides customers with customer service consultation and return processing services on your behalf
🚩 Please note:
Both Prime and non-Prime buyers can enjoy scheduled and scheduled delivery options for heavy and oversized Amazon Logistics products, depending on the availability of these products at each site.
▲ Scheduled delivery: Buyers who choose this service can choose their most convenient delivery time during checkout and enjoy a minimum delivery time of 4 hours!
Arrange delivery: Buyers who choose “Arrange Delivery ” need to leave their contact details. The logistics service staff will arrange delivery by phone, receive a notification from Amazon before delivery, and can decide the delivery location.
1. Detailed explanation of Amazon Logistics's heavy and bulky goods plan
As of April 1, 2021, Amazon Logistics in Europe (English, Germany, France, Italy, West) has relaxed the size requirements for heavy and bulky products. As long as your products meet at least one of the following requirements, you can use Amazon Logistics for sale.
▲ Length > 1.75 meters (longest side);
▲ Weight > 31.5 kg;
▲ Circumference > 360 cm;
🚩 Please note:
The Amazon Logistics Heavy and Oversize Program also has maximum size and weight limits, which vary from site to site. You cannot create FBA shipments for products that exceed the maximum limit, and if you try to ship such products, Amazon fulfillment centers will reject the inventory. Please refer to the table below for maximum size and weight standards for each site.
2. Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program Selection Reference
Xiaobian has prepared some selections for Amazon's heavy and bulky goods plan for your reference!
3. Amazon Logistics Heavy and Oversized Item Program Rates
The Amazon Logistics Heavy and Oversized Item Program costs the same as standard Amazon Logistics, and you pay for what you use. You can check the delivery costs for this plan by referring to the table below:
🚩 Tips:
For other types of FBA fees (such as storage fees, removal fees, and disposal fees), the FBA Heavy Oversize Program charges the same as oversized items.
🔍 You can visit the European Amazon Seller Central Help page for more information by clicking on this link
Next, Xiaobian will use two examples to calculate delivery costs for different heavy and bulky items!
Case 1: armchair
The following are product product parameters for bulky armchairs.
Local delivery costs to the destination country are as follows.
Case 2: fridge/freezer
The following are product product parameters for bulky refrigerators/freezers.
Local delivery costs to the destination country are as follows.
4. Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program Operation Guide
Want to participate in the Amazon Logistics Heavy-Duty Oversized Item Program?It's so easy!
The process for the Amazon Logistics Heavy and Oversized Items Program is the same as standard Amazon Logistics. To ensure that products from the Amazon Logistics Heavy-Duty Oversize Program are shipped to the correct Amazon fulfillment center, please verify the size and weight information for your heavy oversized products in Seller Central to ensure that all information is accurate. Before listing FBA products, be sure to review FBA's product restriction policy requirements.
🚩 Tips:
The Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program is a delivery plan within the destination country and does not support cross-border delivery.
Please ensure that the European Fulfilment Network (EFN) or Amazon Logistics Europe Integrated Service (Pan-EU) is closed for all heavy and bulky items. To use the program on different Amazon European sites, you will need to create product listings with different FNSKUs for each site and send your inventory directly to the Amazon fulfillment center in the appropriate country.
5. Pre-processing requirements for heavy oversized products before they are shipped to Amazon
Before sending to an Amazon fulfillment center, please ensure that the product must be packaged in accordance with standard FBA packaging requirements and must have an FNSKU label. Please use the product labeling guide to ensure that the FNSKU label is properly set for the product.
🔍 Please click on the following link for details:
🚩 Tips:
The Amazon Logistics Heavy and Bulky Goods Program has different pre-processing requirements than standard Amazon Logistics. Failure to comply with Amazon Logistics requirements for heavy and oversized items may have the following consequences: Amazon fulfillment centers refuse to accept inventory, dispose of, or return inventory, prevent future shipments to fulfillment centers, or charge fees for non-compliance. Please share these requirements with your carrier or vendor to ensure that they are fully understood and adhered.
Additionally, you'll need to complete the following preparations:
▲ If the product can be clamped and fixed, it can be shipped in bulk, and the clampable mark is clearly marked on the carton.
▲ If the item cannot be clamped and fixed, products over a certain weight (UK 25 kg, Germany 40 kg, France 25 kg, Italy 50 kg, Spain 22 kg) must be transported on a pallet.
▲ To avoid rejection, make sure your carrier is aware of the pallet, bill of lading, and vehicle requirements.
🚩 Tips:
🔍 Please click on the link below to go to Seller Central and visit the help page for more details:
List heavy oversized products using Amazon Logistics
Seller FAQ
❓ Q1: Can products that do not meet Amazon Logistics shipping requirements for heavy and bulky goods be delivered?
Any inventory that does not meet the minimum standards will be considered standard FBA, and any inventory above any of the highest standards will not meet FBA requirements.
❓ Q2: Can Amazon Logistics heavy and bulky products receive FBA pretreatment and labeling services?
No. Amazon Logistics heavy and oversized products are not eligible for the “FBA Pretreatment Service” or the “FBA Labeling Service”, so you must ensure that all products meet the conditions of the FBA packaging requirements and pre-processing guidelines before arriving at the fulfillment center.
❓ Q3: Can Amazon Logistics use my own barcodes for heavy and bulky items?
No, Amazon Logistics heavy and oversized products must use Amazon barcodes to track inventory and are not eligible for shared inventory using manufacturer barcodes. If you already have FBA offers created with manufacturer barcode settings, you can change to Amazon barcode by creating a new FBA offer. Amazon barcoded offers generate an FNSKU code that starts with ‘X’.