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)

Pallet Forwarding Service (single SKU per pallet)

Storage

Other Prep Services

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:

We have compiled the list below of independent-from-us Canadian warehouses advertising such Prep services*:

Canada Prep Centers

Company name Website Locations Services Social links
YEG PREP
yegprep.com
Alberta Prep
Storage
Fulfillment
Return Inspection
Relabeling Carton Forwarding Services
Facebook
INPREPETUITY
inprepetuity.com
Alberta Poly-bagging
Bubble Wrapping
Storage
Fulfillment
Return Inspection
Box Carton Forwarding
Facebook
Canada Prep and Ship
canadaprepandship.com
Alberta Receiving
Labeling
Fulfillment
AZN Fulfillment
British Columbia Prep and Processing
Storage
Drop Shipping
Returns Management
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
FwdToAmazin Logistics
fwdtoamazin.com
Ontario Reception
Inspecting
Prep
Forwarding
Pre FBA storage
Private Labeling
Bundling
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Northbound Prep Ltd.
northboundprep.ca
Ontario FBA prep services
Inspection
Poly-bagging
Bundling and Kitting
Storage
Amazon Removal
Facebook
Linkedin
Red Hat Prep
redhatprep.com
Ontario Comprehensive FBA prep services
Recalls / Returns
Storage
Facebook
SHIPPREP
Ontario Warehousing
Storage
Wholesale fulfillment
Amazon FBA Fulfillment
SHIPHYPE
shiphype.com
Ontario FNSKU Labeling
Carton Forwarding
Poly-bagging
Bundling/Kitting
Fragile/Bubble Wrapping
FBA Removals
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Twitter
Pinterest
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
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

* 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.