Amazon FBA prep
Amazon FBA prep done to spec, with the choice of prepping at our SamVertex Guangzhou consolidation facility before loading the freight, or at our Ras Al Khor warehouse in Dubai once cargo lands. Either way, the units arrive at the FBA centre ready for receive without the kind of mistakes that get a shipment rejected at intake.
What is included
Section titled “What is included”- FNSKU labelling on every unit per Amazon’s spec.
- Polybagging for apparel, soft goods, and any unit Amazon requires bagged.
- Bundling of multi-unit listings into a single shippable unit with a single FNSKU.
- Inbound shipment plan generation in Seller Central (or coordinated with your team if you prefer to file).
- PO and box content prep including box labels and pallet labels per FBA spec.
- Direct delivery to Amazon UAE FBA centres on our trucks, with inbound appointment scheduling.
- Photo proof of the prepped units before loading, attached to the shipment in your account.
Where to prep
Section titled “Where to prep”Two valid choices, depending on which side gives the cleaner control surface for your SKUs.
Prep at our Guangzhou consolidation facility
Section titled “Prep at our Guangzhou consolidation facility”Best when the SKUs are simple and the labour cost saving outweighs the late-stage flexibility. Units arrive at FBA already prepped; no double-handling in Dubai.
- Cheaper per unit on labour-heavy prep (polybagging, bundling).
- Faster to FBA receive because no Dubai pit stop.
- Harder to fix a labelling mistake once the shipment is sailing.
Prep at our Ras Al Khor warehouse in Dubai
Section titled “Prep at our Ras Al Khor warehouse in Dubai”Best when SKUs change spec frequently, when you want eyes on every unit before it goes to Amazon, or when you split between FBA and your own DTC fulfilment.
- Easier to fix mistakes (relabel, repack, re-prep without sending back to China).
- Plays well with split-strategy sellers (some inventory to FBA, some kept on our shelf for DTC).
- Slower to FBA receive because of the Dubai handling step.
Most sellers we work with start with Dubai-side prep and shift specific high-volume SKUs to Guangzhou-side once the spec is stable.
How an FBA inbound shipment works
Section titled “How an FBA inbound shipment works”- Plan the shipment. Confirm SKUs, units, prep spec, and target FBA destination with your account manager.
- Receive cargo. Either at our Guangzhou facility (if Guangzhou prep) or at our Ras Al Khor warehouse (if Dubai prep).
- Prep to spec. FNSKU label, polybag, bundle as required. Photos taken at completion.
- Generate the FBA inbound plan. Box content, box labels, pallet labels per Amazon spec.
- Inbound to FBA. Our trucks deliver to the assigned UAE FBA centre with inbound appointment scheduled.
- Confirm receive. Amazon scans in; we close the shipment in your dashboard once received units match shipped units.
Pricing
Section titled “Pricing”Per-unit prep rates depend on the prep type (label only, polybag, bundle), the SKU complexity, and the volume per inbound. Storage between cargo arrival and FBA inbound bills at our standard storage rates. Freight from China runs as a separate line under sea freight or air freight depending on the lane. Quote per shipment via request a quote.
Best fit for SamVertex Amazon prep
Section titled “Best fit for SamVertex Amazon prep”- China-direct sellers who want one operator from factory to FBA receive.
- UAE-based brands scaling onto Amazon UAE who want prep done locally before inbound.
- Multi-channel sellers running both FBA and DTC, where stock can be split between FBA inbound and our shelf without two warehouses.
- Sellers with frequent prep spec changes who need a partner that adapts without a long change-order cycle.
Common mistakes to avoid
Section titled “Common mistakes to avoid”- Wrong FNSKU on the unit. Amazon will reject the inbound and you pay for a return-and-relabel. We pre-check before loading.
- Polybag without suffocation warning where required. Same outcome.
- Mismatched box content vs. shipment plan. Amazon receives short and your inventory shows wrong.
- Sending hazmat without Amazon hazmat approval. Cargo gets quarantined at the FBA centre.