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Amazon FBA shipping guides and tips from China

Find our shipping tips and guides for Amazon FBA sellers: compare air, sea and rail freight, understand DDP and customs bonds, and calculate your costs and timelines from China to the world. Articles written by a team that ships to Amazon warehouses itself, with 5+ years of experience.

ModeTransit timeBest for
Air5-9 daysUrgent, small volumes
Fast boat22-28 daysBest price/time balance
Ocean30-40 daysLarge volumes, tight budget
Rail20-25 daysChina → Europe
Cargo ship loaded with containers at an origin port at dawn
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FOB Origin Meaning: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

Understand fob origin meaning: who owns the goods, who pays freight, and when risk transfers from seller to buyer under US and global trade rules.

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Cargo ship being loaded at an international container port, representing FOB ocean freight
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FOB Incoterm Explained: A 2026 Guide for US Importers

The fob incoterm sets where risk passes from seller to buyer in ocean freight. Learn obligations, costs, and when to use it in 2026.

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Cargo ship being loaded with containers at the port of shipment
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Freight on Board Origin: What US Importers Must Know

Understand freight on board origin terms: who owns the cargo, who pays freight, and how risk transfers the moment your goods are loaded from China.

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A modern container port at golden hour with a cargo vessel being loaded by a gantry crane
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The Origin of FOB: History of the Free on Board Term

Discover the origin of fob, from sailing-ship trade to modern Incoterms, and see how Free on Board shapes shipping for US importers today.

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Logistics professional reviewing a shipment on a tablet at a warehouse dock
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Carriage Paid To (CPT) Incoterm Explained for Shippers

Understand the carriage paid to incoterm: how CPT splits cost and risk between seller and buyer, and when to use it for FBA shipping from China.

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Container port with cranes and cargo ship representing CPT international freight
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CPT Incoterms Explained: Carriage Paid To Terms in 2026

Understand the terms CPT (Carriage Paid To) under Incoterms 2020: who pays freight, when risk transfers, and how to ship to Amazon FBA smartly.

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Multimodal freight transport representing the CPT Incoterm across air, sea, and road
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CPT Incoterm Explained: Seller and Buyer Duties in 2026

The cpt incoterm splits cost and risk differently. Learn seller and buyer obligations, risk transfer, and when to use Carriage Paid To in 2026.

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Cargo ship loading containers at a US port illustrating FOB destination shipping
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FOB Destination Definition: Meaning, Terms, and Who Pays

Explore the definition of fob destination: who owns the goods, who pays freight, and when risk transfers from seller to buyer in shipping.

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International container port with stacked containers and a gantry crane loading a cargo vessel
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FCA Terms of Shipment: A Complete Guide for Importers

Master the fca terms of shipment: seller and buyer duties, risk transfer, Incoterms 2020 changes, and smarter Amazon FBA shipping from China.

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