Alternatives to Flexport and Amazon for MCF?
Just learned that Flexport is implementing a new $500 per month minimum service fee for sellers using their fulfillment services. What other options are there besides Amazon MCF? Has anyone used Shipbob, Red Stag or WFS?
Alternatives to Flexport and Amazon for MCF?
Just learned that Flexport is implementing a new $500 per month minimum service fee for sellers using their fulfillment services. What other options are there besides Amazon MCF? Has anyone used Shipbob, Red Stag or WFS?
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Christine_Amazon
Hi @Seller_LVZcgxAgZ2xBv
Christine here from Amazon Forums.
Thank you for bringing up this important topic about fulfillment options. Yes, Flexport's new minimum fee policy is a significant change that affects many sellers. Let me share some alternatives to Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) that sellers in our community have discussed:
ShipBob has been popular among mid-sized sellers, offering good technology integration and multiple fulfillment centers across the US. They provide 2-day shipping capabilities and currently don't have monthly minimums (as of my last update in April 2024).
Red Stag is particularly known for handling heavy/bulky items and high-value products. They emphasize strong security measures and tend to work best for sellers with average order values above $75. While their pricing is higher, many sellers report good service quality.
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) has a growing network, though it's limited to Walmart marketplace sellers. They offer competitive pricing but remember you can only fulfill Walmart.com sales through their service.
Some other options to consider include Deliverr (now part of Shopify), ShipMonk, and Whitebox.
Before making any switch, I recommend considering these key factors: integration capabilities with your sales channels, geographic coverage, minimum volume requirements, peak season surcharges, and any special handling requirements your products might need.
Would love to hear from other sellers who have experience with these services! Please share your experiences below.
Hope this helps!
Christine.