Saudi cargo, what benefits does Amazon FBA headhaul offer to e-commerce sellers in the Middle East?
I. Significant Improvement in Logistics Efficiency and Flexibility
Multiple Transportation Options
Amazon's SEND program integrates both air freight (7-14 days) and sea freight (28-50 days) solutions, allowing sellers to flexibly choose based on their needs: new product testing supports shipments as low as 5KG, reducing trial costs; emergency restocking during promotions can be achieved via air freight, with goods entering warehouses within 7 days. For example, air shipping to Saudi takes as little as 12-15 days, which is 5-8 days faster on average compared to third-party logistics providers.
Priority Warehouse Entry and Full Tracking
The SEND program provides priority access to Amazon fulfillment centers, reducing queue times by 3-5 days during peak seasons with no appointment required for delivery. Sellers can track their shipments in real-time from pickup to warehouse entry via the seller platform, with a 40% faster response time forabnormal situations.
II. Cost Optimization and Policy Incentives
Direct Freight Subsidies
In 2025, Amazon offers a 10% freight rebate for air/sea freight orders under the SEND program, available to both new and existing sellers. The rebate is automatically applied simply by selecting the logistics channel. For instance, after the rebate, air shipping costs to Saudi can be reduced by 5-8 RMB per kilogram. A seller shipping 10 tons annually could save over 60,000 RMB in freight costs.
Economies of Scale and Contract Pricing Advantages
Amazon's aggregated procurement contract prices are typically 10%-20% lower than third-party logistics providers. For example, air shipping rates to the UAE are only 33-40 RMB/KG, while rates to Saudi are 56-61 RMB/KG. Sea freight costs are even lower, with shipping to Saudi as low as 12 RMB/KG. Additionally, a consolidation program is available to lower the minimum shipment threshold for small and medium-sized sellers.
Warehousing and Marketing Subsidies
New sellers can enjoy a 90-day free storage period under the "New Selection Warehouse Entry Program." Participation in the Pre-S program also offers a $200 logistics fee reward. Combined with Amazon's advertising fee rewards ($200) and free promotion resource submissions, overall operational costs can be reduced by 15%-20%.
Ontask Express focuses on the Saudi special line, providing customers with efficient and reliable Saudi cargo, with a focus on the Middle East region. With overseas warehouses in Jeddah and Riyadh, along with a self-managed Chinese delivery team, we empower Chinese products to go global and benefit all humanity!