Since Brexit, shipping inventory to Amazon UK has become more challenging. While it used to be easy to send inventory from Europe to a British Amazon fulfillment center, it now requires much more expertise in customs, documentation, and logistics. One mistake can be enough to delay, reject, or even return your shipment.
Your time and inventory are valuable. That’s why at Van Thiel Transport, we manage the entire Amazon UK transport process for you, so your shipment arrives at the right Amazon warehouse without worry, delay, or stress.
The biggest challenges when transporting to Amazon UK
1. Customs and documentation
Every shipment to the UK must clear customs. This means that every shipment must be correct and complete:
- Correct HS codes
- Correct stock transfer documents
- Correct entry method
2. One error will cause your shipment to be delayed, potentially incur additional costs, and may even be rejected.
3. Amazon-specific requirements
UK Amazon fulfillment centers apply different rules for:
- Labeling
- Palletizing
- Time slots and delivery agreements
If the pallet dimensions are incorrect or labels are missing, your shipment will be rejected, costing time and money.
4. Higher costs and risks
In addition to the transport costs of a shipment, there may be additional duties. Unprepared shipping can lead to unpleasant surprises, such as:
- Unexpected VAT
- High customs duties
- Waiting time and storage costs
- Returns due to document errors
Good preparation prevents these errors, ensuring your shipment is accepted smoothly.
Why Van Thiel Transport makes the difference
Van Thiel Transport has specialized in Amazon FBA transport since 2017. With thousands of successful deliveries to Amazon UK and European fulfillment centers, we know exactly what Amazon expects and how to ensure your shipment arrives smoothly. What do we handle for you?
1. Full customs clearance
- HS coding
- Stock transfer documents
- Import documents
- Customs clearance and processing at the border
Your shipment clears customs smoothly and quickly
2. The complete Amazon logistics process:
We can intervene in the logistics process at any time, ensuring everything meets Amazon’s requirements. If desired, we can take care of:
- Labeling
- Sorting
- Palletizing according to Amazon guidelines
- Registering your shipment
- Booking a time slot
We ensure that your shipment is accepted the first time, so you don’t experience any delays.
3. Personal contact: With us, you’ll always speak to a specialist who knows your shipment. Thanks to our proactive communication, you always know exactly where your shipment is and when it will be booked by Amazon.
4. Flexibility: You decide what we arrange for you; we adapt to your process. This can be just the transport or the entire logistics process, including unloading, palletizing, and coordination with Amazon.
5. Fast delivery to Amazon UK
We drive several times a week to:
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Coventry
- London
- Tilbury
The average turnaround time is approximately 5 business days, depending on the type of shipment and the number of pallets.
Practical tips for successful shipping to Amazon UK
- Always use the correct HS codes: incorrect codes cause delays and additional costs at customs.
- Ensure the PO and ASN numbers are correct before the shipment leaves.
- Palletize according to Amazon guidelines (maximum height, labels, stability).
- Allow extra time for customs clearance.
- Work with an Amazon specialist like Van Thiel Transport to prevent errors, delays, or rejections.
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Worry-free and fast shipping to Amazon UK?
Transport to Amazon UK has become more complex since Brexit, but with the right specialist, it becomes easy. Choose Van Thiel Transport for certainty, expertise, and proactive communication. This way, you can be assured of a worry-free, fast, and safe delivery.
Contact Van Thiel Transport today for questions or a quote. Our staff will be happy to advise you on the best solution for your Amazon shipment.
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