Storage and FBA Preparation Services
SC Integrators provides comprehensive solutions for Amazon sellers, not only facilitating direct shipment of goods to Amazon through our International Ocean Freight LCL and Ground LTL services but also offering the convenience of storing and strategically drip-feeding inventory directly from our Vancouver warehouse. Moreover, our Vancouver facility provides a comprehensive suite of Amazon Prep Services, enhancing the overall efficiency and management of your inventory before it reaches Amazon’s platform.
Following Amazon’s implementation of stringent FBA capacity limits, reservation fees, progressively escalating storage rates, and long-term storage fees, numerous sellers find it challenging to transport their standard-sized shipments directly from suppliers to Amazon FBA fulfillment centers. Amazon vigilantly tracks sellers’ Inventory Performance Index (IPI) scores, penalizing those with inventory exceeding 90 days. Procuring multiple smaller batches of goods from overseas vendors throughout the year amplifies transportation costs. Opting to store your inventory at our Prep warehouse not only entails lower storage fees compared to Amazon but also enhances your IPI score and optimizes the efficiency of your inbound logistics.
Starting from April 1, 2024, Amazon will implement a new fee for low-level inventory; however, by maintaining an inventory reserve at our Vancouver warehouse, you can quickly replenish your stock at Amazon.
Our warehouse is strategically located near the Port of Vancouver – the gateway to Canada for shipments arriving by vessels from Asia or by trucks from California.
What makes the Port of Vancouver so special?
First, since Vancouver is the first point of arrival for most goods coming by the ocean from China and other Asian countries, it provides the shortest transit times and lowest freight rates, compared to other inland locations in Canada. It became even more evident, when the ocean carriers started increasing inland rates substantially to provide the fastest return of lacking empty shipping containers back to Asia.
Second, since Amazon very often “randomly” assigns
destination fulfillment centers located in different parts of Canada, every
time the seller creates a shipment plan, it is pointless to move the cargo
inland to any certain location and then ship it to a completely different
location or even back to Vancouver.
Finally, if the seller purchases pre-paid UPS shipping labels (SPD) directly from Amazon, they can typically benefit from remarkably low rates for shipping to any Amazon destination throughout Canada. In addition, we offer competetive LTL freight for pallet-sized shipments.
We offer the following Amazon Prep Services at our Vancouver warehouse:
Master Carton Forwarding Service (multiple SKUs or single
SKU shipped out by the UPS)
- receiving inbound master cartons (loose or palletized)
- inspecting loose master cartons without opening
- placing master cartons on pallets
- putting pallets away into storage
- retrieving pallets from storage
- breaking pallets down
- picking certain SKU master cartons
- applying Amazon FBA and shipping labels to master cartons
- releasing to outbound courier carriers (the UPS or other)
- if required, palletizing on Amazon compliant 48”x40” wooden skids, shrink wrapping and releasing to outbound LTL carriers
Pallet Forwarding Service (single SKU per pallet)
- receiving inbound single SKU pallets
- inspecting pallets without breaking down
- putting away into storage
- retrieving from the storage
- breaking pallets down
- applying Amazon FBA labels to master cartons
- palletizing on Amazon complaint 48”x40” wooden skids
- applying plastic shrink wrap
- labeling pallets
- releasing to outbound LTL carriers
Storage
- storing goods on pallets
Other Prep Services
- Amazon FNSKU labelling
- barcode labelling
- bundling and kitting
- polybag packaging
- bubble packaging
- receiving FBA removals
- courier freight
- shrink packaging
- inspecting products
- products packaging and repackaging
- boxing
You can find our current rates for the above-mentioned Amazon Prep services here
Try our new dedicated online platform to get instant quotes for your FOB ocean less-than-container shipments from China to Amazon FBA Canada or our warehouse in Vancouver, request bookings, and manage shipments:
Canada Prep Centers
| Company name | Website | Locations | Services | Social links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEG PREP |
yegprep.com
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Alberta | Prep Storage Fulfillment Return Inspection Relabeling Carton Forwarding Services |
Facebook
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| INPREPETUITY |
inprepetuity.com
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Alberta | Poly-bagging Bubble Wrapping Storage Fulfillment Return Inspection Box Carton Forwarding |
Facebook
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| Canada Prep and Ship |
canadaprepandship.com
|
Alberta | Receiving
Labeling Fulfillment |
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| AZN Fulfillment |
|
British Columbia | Prep and Processing
Storage Drop Shipping Returns Management |
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| Northprep |
northprep.com
|
British Columbia | Fulfillment (Pick & Pack)
Storage Forwarding |
Facebook
|
| Evolution Fulfillment |
evolutionfulfillment.com
|
British Columbia | Processing
Inspecting Sorting and packaging Poly-bagging, Multipack packaging Amazon labeling |
Facebook
YouTube
LinkedIn
|
| Amazon Prep |
|
Ontario | Receiving / Unloading
Unboxing Inspection FNSKU Label & Labeling UPC Label & Labeling Poly-bagging Bubble Wrapping Boxing Keeping it ready for UPS Storage |
|
| Amzon Prep |
amzonprep.ca
|
Ontario | FNSKU labeling
Poly-bagging Bundling / Multipack packaging Frustration-Free Packaging Product inspection & quality control Compliant Markings Packaging Materials Case & Pallet Amazon labeling Returns /Removals – receipt, inspection, reporting and disposition) |
Facebook
|
| AMZ Prep |
|
Ontario | Inspection
Packaging Labeling Loading Moving to UPS |
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
|
| AMZ PREP |
amzprepcanada.ca
|
Ontario | Amazon Wholesale Preparation
Carton Forwarding Amazon Returns Amazon Product Bundling Custom Fulfillment Solutions Kitting & Assembly Cross-Docking & 3PL Services |
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Instagram
|
| DCL Logistics |
dclcorp.com
|
Ontario | Amazon Fulfillment Services
Kitting & Assembly |
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Twitter
|
| eShipper |
eshipper.com
|
Ontario | Warehousing & Fulfillment
Amazon FBA Returns |
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Twitter
Instagram
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| FwdToAmazin Logistics |
fwdtoamazin.com
|
Ontario | Reception
Inspecting Prep Forwarding Pre FBA storage Private Labeling Bundling |
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
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| Red Hat Prep |
redhatprep.com
|
Ontario | Comprehensive FBA prep services
Recalls / Returns Storage |
Facebook
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| SHIPPREP |
|
Ontario | Warehousing
Storage Wholesale fulfillment Amazon FBA Fulfillment |
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| SHIPHYPE |
shiphype.com
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Ontario | FNSKU Labeling
Carton Forwarding Poly-bagging Bundling/Kitting Fragile/Bubble Wrapping FBA Removals |
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Twitter
Pinterest
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| YYZ Prep |
yyzprep.ca
|
Ontario | FBA Full Prep Service for Amazon.ca
Carton Forwarding Removal Order Consolidation Refund Inspection & Reshipment Long term storage |
Facebook
Instagram
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| Canada Prep & Fulfillment |
|
Ontario, British Columbia | Unpacking
Product inspection Labeling Bundling Poly-bagging Bubble Wrapping Boxing for shipment Fulfillment Storage |
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
Twitter
Instagram
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* The above list of the Prep Centers is created for information purposes only. SC Integrators Inc. is not affiliated with the mentioned companies, nor does SC Integrators Inc. endorse their listed services.