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Selling supplements in the EU means you have to obey several legal requirements, including packaging, product test reports etc. Now it will be even harder to […]

Amazon Pan-European FBA helps thousands of businesses increase their sales across Europe while paying the lowest FBA fulfilment fee where inventory placement is enabled – Amazon […]

As a reminder, if you sell CE-marked products 5 into the Eeuropean Union / European Economic Area that are manufactured outside of the EU/EEA, begining June […]

FBA Prep Poland usually ships out your cargo the day after we receive your delivery order. Once boxes or pallets are shipped out from our warehouse, […]

Amazon has announced that starting April 22, 2021 is removing ASIN-level quantity limits for products stored in their fulfilment centers. 3d party sellers accounts will no […]

LTL (less than truck load) road services to or from the UK are available again. Due to Brexit and delays on the new customs border, no […]

New requirements for sealing and packaging of hygienic / topical products will allow to determine during evaluation of the customer return process if a hygienic / […]

When creating a new shipping plan on Amazon, please consider the following option: Amazon now allows to ship direct inbound shipments to fulfillment centers in Poland […]

Your list prices on Amazon must include all taxes and duties which may be payable to receive your products. The rate will vary depending on the […]

Starting January 1, 2021, UK VAT which is collected on sales to customers in the UK will change under new legislation being introduced by the UK […]

The UK and EU have reached a Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which sets new terms of trade from the 1st of January 2021. A new customs […]

As the UK is set to leave the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union on 1 January, 2021, and a customs border will be established between […]

The UK is set to leave the EU single market and customs union on January 1, 2021, and a customs border will be established between the […]

Please keep in mind, that in 2 days’ time on Friday, December 18, 2020 Amazon will stop Pan-European FBA transfers between the UK and EU. Any […]

Amazon will continue to receive shipments that are already in transit. You cannot ship additional units for a closed shipment.

Closed shipments will display a status of CLOSED in your Shipping Queue. You can navigate to your Shipping Queue in Seller Central by going to the […]

In order for Amazon to receive your inventory more efficiently and minimize delays, shipments created beginning today (16th Dec, 2020) will be automatically set to the […]

With Multi-Country Inventory (MCI), you can ship your FBA inventory to Amazon fulfilment centres in multiple countries of your choice across the EU. This will allow […]

No, you can continue using 1 seller account to manage all countries into which you are selling. We recommend doing so, as using a unified account […]

Wheather or not you need UK or EU VAT registration numbers will depend on a number of factors including whether you intend to store products on […]

When you sell on Amazon in Europe using its FBA programm, for storage limits taking effect on or after January 1, 2021, you will get one […]

What is LCL shipping? LCL (Less Than Container Load) shipping is when you ship goods via e.g. sea freight and they’re loaded into a shared container […]

Procedure 4200 involves import of the non-EU commodities to the territory of the EU with subsequent delivery of these commodities to some other EU country, also […]

Amazon will continue to fulfil orders across the UK and mainland Europe and distribute your Pan-EU inventory according to demand forecasts for each country, including the […]

Brexit means you need to comply with the requirements for crossing a border. You will also need to decide whether you will submit customs declarations yourself […]

From 1st January 2021, full import controls and subsequently full customs declarations will be required on all goods crossing the borders between the United Kingdom and […]

In March 2020 Amazon temporarily limited receiving, restocking and shipping for products that require 2 people to process – to pick, pack or dispatch. Amazon was […]

You can continue to use Build International Listings on Amazon as normal after Brexit. The functionality of the tool will not change, but you might want […]

There are a multitude of factors that may influence the demand for your products and your inventory placement decisions. To mitigate the impact of Brexit, you […]

The requirement for an Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI) will depend on which party is the exporter of record (EOR) and the importer of […]

You can continue to use Build International Listings on Amazon as normal after Brexit. The functionality of the tool will not change, but you might want […]

There are a multitude of factors that may influence the demand for your products and your inventory placement decisions. To mitigate the impact of Brexit, you […]

The requirement for an Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI) will depend on which party is the exporter of record (EOR) and the importer of […]

As we all know logistics market is quite unsteady presently. Available shipping space is tight and rate increased sharply, even some airlines increase rates twice or […]

In March 2020, Amazon temporarily limited receiving, restocking and shipping for products that require 2 people to pick, pack or dispatch. Amazon explains he did so […]

With Christmas 2020 peak and the new post-Brexit customs border comming on January 1, 2021, please find the latest information on key FBA inventory dates which […]

As we all know, on January 31, 2020, the UK left the EU and entered a transition period where existing arrangements are being kept in place […]

Starting January 1, 2020, battery manufacturers and distributors (when you import products into the EU, you are considered a manufacturer of those products) must provide a […]

The next few months are going to be a game changer for many Amazon sellers in Europe. Due to the UK leaving the European Union, Amazon […]

Amazon Partnered Carrier Programme (PCP) is used to send small parcels to Amazon fulfilment centres in Europe. Now PCP is available for Less than Truckload shipments […]

Amazon states that in order to protect the well-being and safety of their employees and to ensure continued adherence to guidance from local and international health […]

Amazon has just announced that they have started the work to launch the Swedish Amazon.se store for the local customers and international e-commerce sellers who wish […]

Amazon is building out capacity as quickly as possible so they can deliver products customers need and want directly to their doorsteps and help thousands of […]

To maximise selection for customers during peak, Amazon is introducing ASIN-level quantity limits on products in FBA in Europe. Amazon is promissing that most products will […]

To help avoiding storage fees for products that have not been selling and create room for more productive inventory, Amazon is offering a free removal fee […]

Please make sure your business is Brexit-ready or you prepare your business for upcoming on January 1, 2021 changes. On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom […]

Amazon has now removed quantity limits on products you can send to fulfilment centres located in 4 European marketplaces: the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain. […]

In order to protect the well-being and safety of Amazon employees and to ensure continued adherence to guidance from local and international health authorities regarding social […]

As Amazon is monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and its impact on online customers, selling partners, and employees, they are seeing increased online shopping and as […]

Despite the virus continues to spread across Europe, we do not experience any delays in courier/LTL road shipments and deliveries to Amazon Fulfillment Centers in Europe. […]

loading – a set of activities related to the placement of loads on the means of transport 3PL – third party logistics – a logistics company, […]

vehicle-kilometer – a unit of measure of the distance taken by the vehicle over a specific period of time corresponding to a kilometer routing – determining […]

VLCC / very large crude carrier – a vessel designed for the transport of bulk liquid cargo with a carrying capacity (DWT) from 150,000 to 299,999 […]

cargo insurance – cargo insurance against risks associated with its movement casco insurance – insurance of means of transport consisting in securing them against the risks […]

container tare / container empty weight – the weight of an empty container, including the weight of fittings and equipment that are an integral part of […]

Value Added Network / VAN – a separate IT network, managed by the operator, enabling the transmission and sharing of electronic data shipbroker – a person […]

ro-ro / roll-on / roll-of – a horizontal transhipment system of a ship, consists of rolling in and rolling loads through the ship’s ports

Seal – a device used for containers, trucks and wagons to ensure that they remain closed during transport POD / Port Of Discharge – port of […]

operator logistyczny / third party logistics operator / Logistics Service Provider / LSP – a company that provides a wide range of logistics services, most often […]

bimodal semi-trailer – a semi-trailer adapted to transport various types of standardized container units, for example one equivalent 40-foot unit (FEU) or two equivalent 20-foot unit […]

customs warehouse / customs warehouse – a secured room where goods are stored until the customs clearance process is completed manifest / manifest / loading list […]

LCL / less than container load – a type of sea transport that allows the transport of cargo that is smaller than the entire sea container, […]

cabotage – transport of goods between two ports or other places in the same country cabotage carrier / feeder vessel – a cargo ship that connects […]

unit load – A load formed from individual loads or packages, properly protected against deformation, in such a way that it is adapted for moving, transporting, […]

import – importing goods from abroad to the country IMDG / International Maritime Dangerous Goods / International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code – Code on the classification […]

HACCP / Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points / Organizational system aimed at excluding contamination or contamination of food products, guaranteeing consumer safety hub – a […]

GATT / General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade – General Agreement on Customs and Trade, an agreement between countries from around the world to remove trade […]

FAF / Fuel Adjustment Factor – fuel correction factor FCL / full load container – full container load FEU / forty foot equivalent unit – equivalent […]

EAN / European Article Number – The European Commodity Code, used to denote units of good, especially retail products export – transfer of goods outside the […]

declaration / cargo declaration – a document required by the customs authorities containing details of the load (freight) transported by commercial / commercial means of transport […]

CAF / Currency Adjustment Factor – valorization additive caused by a change in the exchange rate total time of delivery / delivery lead time – time […]

BAF / Bunker Adjustment Factor – supplement due to the increase in marine fuel prices. safe working load (SWL) – permissible load on the device ensuring […]

ADR – European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road AMS / Automated Manifest System – an automatic system for reporting data when […]

Y – code in the classification of air waybill rates indicating a reduced rate due to ULD (standardized loading unit in air transport)

X – code in the classification of air waybill rates, indicating additional information ULD (standardized unit of load in air transport) XPS – priority small package […]

W – code in the classification of air waybill rates, indicating an additional fee based on the weight of the transported cargo W / WT – […]

VAN – Value Added Network; pl. value added network – a separate IT network, managed by the operator, enabling the transmission and sharing of electronic data […]

U – code in the classification of air waybill rates, indicating the use of the basic ULD rate UATP – Universal Air Travel Plan – the […]

TACT – The Air Cargo Tariff – air cargo tariff containing rates, fees or regulations governing the application of rates, fees and terms of service, applicable […]

S – code in the air waybill rate classification indicating that an additional fee has been applied SAD – single administrative document – goods declaration for […]

R – code in the air waybill rate classification indicating that a reduced rate has been used RAC – Reserved Air Cargo – reserved air cargo […]

Q – code in the air waybill rate classification, indicating the rate for a load weight of 45 kg (100lbs) and more QRT – Quick Ramp […]

PAC – Passenger and cargo – passenger and cargo aircraft PBA – Paid by Agent – fee paid by the shipping agent PEA – hunting trophies, […]

OBX – Obnoxious cargo – so-called “Unbearable loads”, i.e. goods such as furniture, car parts, incompatible with standard storage methods, items that can be easily damaged, […]

N – code in the rate classification indicating the general rate for 1kg of cargo, in the case of an air waybill ON. – TACT (The […]

M – code in the rate classification, indicating the minimum fees applicable in the case of an air waybill MAG – Magnetized material – defined in […]

LAR – Live Animals Regulation – regulation on live animals L / C – Letter of Credit – letter of credit (payment method in domestic and […]

K – code in the rate classification, indicating the rate per kilogram for the air waybill KPI – Key Performance Indicators

JIT – Just in Time – a method of inventory management, in which materials, goods and labor are to arrive or be supplemented exactly when it […]

IATA – International Air Transport Association – International Air Transport Association ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organization ICC – International Chamber of Commerce – International Chamber […]

HACCP – Eng. Analysis and Critical Control Points; pl. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points – an organizational system designed to exclude contamination or contamination of […]

GATT – General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; General Agreement on Customs and Trade, an agreement between countries around the world to remove trade barriers GBL […]

FAK – Freight All Kind – tariff classification of a carrier for various types of goods, which are collected and sent together according to one freight […]

E – code in the classification of air waybill rates, denoting rotational rates (e.g. a sudden increase in volume may be associated with a change in […]

D.O. or D / O – Delivery Order – a document ordering the handing over of the transported load to the side specified by the buyer […]

C – code in rate classification, indicating SCR (specific rate of goods), in the case of an air waybill CAF – Currency Adjustment Factor – a […]

B – rate classification code indicating the basic charge applicable to the air waybill (B / L) – bill of loading – bill of lading – […]

AAMS – Air Automated Manifest System – an automatic system for reporting data in air transport ACT – Active Temperature Controlled System – active temperature control […]

Incoterms FCA (Free Carrier) now offers the additional option of making a note on the bill of lading before loading the goods on a ship. Costs […]

The Incoterms rules are rules that specify the obligations of the buyers and sellers that operate in the international trading system. These are the authorized rules […]

DDP (named place of destination) is an internationally used term of trade that is generally used to signify a trade deal where the seller has agreed […]

When your goods are shipped from a country outside the European Union and you plan to supply them to the European customers under DDP terms – […]

For non-Amazon partnered carrier shipments routed to a fulfillment centers in Poland and Czech Republic, you now have the option to send directly to the Central […]

Great Britain is the biggest marketplace for Amazon in Europe and so is the number of fulfillment centers in the United Kingdom – please find some […]

Amazon Fulfillment Centers codes, addresses and the most important delivery requirements for Amazon marketplace in Italy: Fulfillment Center code: FCO1 Address: Amazon Italia Logistica S.R.L., Via […]

FBA details for Amazon Fulfillment Centers in Spain – opening hours, allowed vehicles, pallet requirements and more: Fulfillment Center code: BCN1 Address: Amazon Spain Fulfillment, S.L., […]

For those of you who sell on Amazon in France, please find some details regarding Amazon Fulfillment Centers specifications: Fulfillment Center code: BVA1 Address: Amazon.fr Logistique […]

All the specifics you need, including addresses, when selling on German marketplace and shipping your products to FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon): Fulfillment Center code: BDEA Address: […]

All the specifics you need, including addresses, when selling on German marketplace and shipping your products to FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), BUT you store your inventory […]

All the useful details regarding Amazon Fulfillment Centers in Czech Republic, which is a part of Amazon.de logistics network: Fulfillment Center code: PRG2 Address: PRG2K Amazonu […]

Please find Amazon Fulfilment Centers specifics in Europe – addresses, marketplace, opening hours and much more… GERMANY BER3 – Amazon Brieselang Amazon Brieselang GmbH, Havellandstr. 5, […]