Amazon increased length maximum boxes for orders FBA

Changes apply to all single FBA in the Us market, while the other limits such as width, height and weight remain unchanged.

According to Amazon, the expansion of more than 20 cm allows the seller to use crates long, more convenient packing the products with larger size, at the same time in accordance with industry standards and reduce the likelihood of rejected orders due to exceeding the specified dimensions. The parcels sent to the front moment's notice, but located in new limits will also be processed as the standard without penalty or error.

This move is expert assessment is to create opportunity to the optimal selling, packaging design, increase the number of units of product in each container, thereby saving significant operating costs, especially with those who use the services, storage and distribution of large-scale Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD).

According to the consulting company, ecommerce Deckgrow, utilization up to 95% limit size and weight can help brands reduce power costs, handling input and output, by AWD charged based on the number of crates.

In addition, the new update also help reduce the pressure compliance for the FBA seller specialized in distribution of products long. Previously, the packing wrong size can make the order being rejected or your account is restricted shipment.

However, Amazon noted, the container exceeds 36 inches can still be accepted if it contains only a single product with big size, and packaging is not superior to the actual size of the product. In case of packing too excess, the seller can refuse to receive or apply additional fees and restrictions, rights of shipment.

In the context of the shipping carriers like FedEx and UPS are increasing handling charges for bulky items, the new books from Amazon is expected to help people sell more optimal in the operation of the supply chain and maintain competitiveness.