China to Saudi, Amazon FBA First Leg to the Middle East refers to the process where sellers transport goods from China to Amazon fulfillment centers in the Middle East. This is the essential first step for goods to enter the Middle Eastern market and be sold and delivered through Amazon FBA.
Amazon has launched the Amazon SEND program to provide related services. This program involves Amazon partnering with pre-screened high-quality third-party logistics carriers to offer sellers a one-stop FBA first-leg delivery service to Amazon fulfillment centers. The service covers the entire process from pickup in China, export customs clearance, cross-border transportation, import customs clearance, and finally delivery to the warehouse.
The SEND program offers both air and sea freight options. Air freight to the Middle Eastern stations takes an average of 7–14 days, making it suitable for time-sensitive shipments, such as urgent restocking. Sea freight is ideal for large-volume restocking and provides multiple delivery time options.
In 2025, Amazon Middle Eastern sellers using the SEND program for air or sea freight orders will enjoy a 10% cashback on shipping fees. Additionally, Amazon has established fulfillment centers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi, such as DXB3, DXB6, and UAE1 in the UAE, and JED3, RUH3, and RUH6 in Saudi, making it convenient for sellers to store and distribute goods across the Middle East.
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