Simplifying UK FBA Imports: How a China-Based 3PL Powers Your Amazon Supply Chain
In 2024, Amazon’s UK marketplace generated £28.3 billion in sales, with over 1.2 billion units fulfilled through FBA. For thousands of UK-based brands, sellers, and private label businesses, China remains the leading sourcing country—from electronics and homeware to toys, fitness gear, and kitchen tools.
Yet, sourcing from China is only half the battle.
Getting products from a manufacturer in Guangdong or Zhejiang to a fulfilment centre in Coventry, Doncaster or Tilbury requires precision logistics, customs compliance, and Amazon-specific operational knowledge.
And this is where a trusted, tech-driven 3PL partner makes all the difference.
Importing from China to the UK sounds straightforward—until delays, documentation issues, or Amazon rejections start costing time and money.
Common friction points include:
Lack of visibility over production, freight, and customs timelines
Non-compliant packaging or labelling, resulting in rejected FBA deliveries
BTOM regulations, customs declarations, and VAT complications post-Brexit
Inefficient consolidation, especially when sourcing from multiple Chinese factories
Unpredictable shipping costs and delays during Q4 or peak periods
If your brand depends on staying in stock and Prime-eligible, even a short disruption in your China–UK supply chain can damage your sales rank, cash flow, and customer experience.
Partnering with an experienced 3PL in China—like DIDADI Logistics Tech—gives UK sellers a local presence on the ground where it matters most: near the factory, near the port, and at every stage before goods leave China.
Here’s what we handle for you:
Supplier Coordination
We collect goods directly from your manufacturers, whether you're sourcing from a single supplier or multiple vendors across different provinces. We consolidate cargo in our hubs (Shenzhen, Yiwu, Ningbo, Xiamen) to reduce costs and simplify your inbound planning.
Export Compliance & Customs
Our in-house customs team ensures that every shipment clears Chinese export controls with correct HS codes, commercial invoices, and documentation. We help you avoid unnecessary inspections or shipment holds.
Freight Management (Sea, Rail, Air)
Whether you choose full container load (FCL), less-than-container load (LCL), China-Europe rail freight, or air freight, we manage all logistics modes with real-time updates. We advise you on the best balance between lead time and cost depending on your sales cycle.
UK Import Handling
We help UK-based clients navigate post-Brexit import regulations—EORI, VAT registration, and the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and postponed VAT solutions ensure you can forecast your true landed cost with no surprise fees.
Amazon FBA Delivery
We book appointments via Amazon Carrier Central, build compliant UK-standard pallets, and ensure your cartons are labelled correctly with FNSKU and box content stickers. Every shipment is designed to pass Amazon’s inbound checks the first time.
Why wait until your goods arrive in the UK to apply FNSKU labels or bundle your SKUs?
With our “Prep-in-China” service, your inventory is:
Barcoded and prepped according to Amazon UK’s latest FBA standards
Polybagged, shrink-wrapped, or boxed per product category
Palletized in UK-standard dimensions (1200mm × 1000mm)
Drop-tested and optionally enrolled in SIPP (Ships In Product Packaging)
Modern sellers don’t just need their goods to move—they need to see where they are at every moment.
That’s why DIDADI provides:
Real-time tracking with milestone updates from factory to FBA dock
Proactive alerts for customs releases, trans-shipments, and arrival windows
Integration with Seller Central or your ERP tools via API
A bilingual support team across both time zones—UK and China
Our UK operations team, based near Felixstowe and Coventry, handles:
On-the-ground customs issues or inspections
Emergency rework or repalletizing of FBA deliveries
BTOM document responses and S&S (safety & security) filings
Rapid troubleshooting in the event of Amazon warehouse feedback or delivery failure
No more midnight calls to your supplier. We’re on your side of the time zone—and your business.
What sets us apart:
- End-to-end service: from supplier pickup to FBA delivery
- Amazon-ready shipments with zero rejections
- UK/EU import compliance built in
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Tech-enabled visibility and bilingual support
- Flexible options: FOB, DAP, or full DDP terms
Whether you’re a startup brand launching a new product or an established seller looking to scale without building in-house logistics, DIDADI simplifies your path to consistent, compliant FBA stock levels.
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