Getting your Amazon account suspended isn’t usually about poor seller metrics—it’s about listing a product you didn’t know was restricted. With Amazon’s increasingly complex product policies and stricter enforcement, understanding which items require approval has never been more critical for seller success. This comprehensive guide cuts through the confusion to give you the definitive resource … Read more
Search Results for: hazardous
When your business reaches the growth point where logistics starts to overwhelm your team—or your current provider can’t keep up—choosing the right 3PL partner becomes mission-critical. The challenge? Actually finding that partner in a competitive market like California. Between service offerings, warehouse locations, pricing, and platform integrations, there’s a long list of factors to weigh—and … Read more
Contract warehousing is a long-term agreement where a third-party logistics (3PL) provider dedicates facility space, labor, and technology to a single client. Unlike public warehousing, costs and SOPs are customized, giving you predictable pricing, tailored processes, and full control of KPIs without owning the building. This model works best for businesses shipping 50,000+ units annually … Read more
Picture this: You’re shipping high-value electronics from Canada to Mexico through the U.S. Using traditional shipping, you’ll pay Canadian duties, then U.S. duties at the border, then Mexican duties at the final destination. That’s three separate duty payments on the same cargo—and a massive hit to your cash flow. There’s a better way. A bonded … Read more
What percentage of Amazon orders offer same-day delivery? Amazon currently delivers nearly 60% of Prime orders via same-day or next-day delivery in the top 60 U.S. metropolitan areas as of 2024. This figure represents a significant achievement in logistics speed, with Amazon processing over 9 billion items through these expedited delivery channels throughout 2024—marking the … Read more
Selling large and oversized items on Amazon, such as patio furniture sets, exercise equipment, and home entertainment systems, can be incredibly profitable. However, it doesn’t take long for the hidden costs to accumulate. You’re often dealing with high Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) fees, expensive storage and shipping, strict packaging and sizing requirements, and complex return … Read more
Understanding Amazon’s role in logistics is crucial for ecommerce brands choosing fulfillment partners. With Amazon dominating both marketplace sales and logistics infrastructure, business leaders need clarity on whether Amazon functions as a third-party logistics provider and what that means for their operations. Quick verdict: Amazon’s role in the 3PL world Is Amazon a 3PL? Yes. … Read more
Tracking Amazon’s oversized fees can be challenging, even for experienced FBA sellers. Between multiple fee types, complex size thresholds, and cost calculations, many variables can impact your bottom line. When it comes to tackling complex fee structures, Red Stag Fulfillment has mastered the art. With over 12 years of experience in navigating Amazon fees, we … Read more
How many 3PLs are there? (2025 industry statistics) While exact numbers vary by source and definition, there are approximately 72,937 third-party logistics businesses operating in the United States as of 2024, according to IBISWorld data. Globally, the 3PL market represents a massive $1.19 trillion industry, though pinpointing precise company counts remains challenging due to industry … Read more
Simplify your hydroponics fulfillment with the industry leaders in big, heavy, & bulky fulfillment Red Stag specializes in the precise handling and shipping of hydroponics equipment, providing the expertise your growing business demands. Here are just some of the products we can efficiently store and ship: Growing trays and reservoirs Nutrient delivery systems LED grow … Read more
Trust your fire pit and patio heater fulfillment to the industry leaders in big, heavy, & bulky fulfillment Red Stag Fulfillment specializes in handling bulky, heavy outdoor heating products with precision and care. Here are just some of the products we can efficiently store and ship: Gas fire pits Wood-burning fire tables Propane patio heaters … Read more
Simplify your generator & inverter unit fulfillment with the industry leaders in big, heavy, & bulky fulfillment Red Stag specializes in fulfilling portable generators and inverter units with meticulous care. Here are just some of the products we can efficiently store and ship: Portable gas generators Inverter generators Solar power generators Dual fuel generators Propane … Read more
