Amazon Expands Global Warehousing and Distribution Network With New Ningbo Facility
New China warehouse offers GWD’s lowest monthly storage rate and gives sellers another option for holding inventory closer to manufacturing hubs before replenishing US FBA fulfillment centers
By ChannelMAX Staff Writer
Sept-2026#01
Amazon sellers sourcing or manufacturing products in China now have another option for storing inventory before moving goods into the United States. Amazon has expanded its Global Warehousing and Distribution network with a new facility in Ningbo, China, potentially giving eligible sellers more flexibility over where they hold bulk inventory and when they replenish Fulfillment by Amazon stock.
The update was posted on Amazon Seller Central under News and Announcements. Ningbo becomes the third Global Warehousing and Distribution, or GWD, warehouse, joining the existing locations in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Ningbo Offers GWD’s Lowest Storage Rate
One of the most important features of the new Ningbo location is its storage price. Amazon said inventory stored at the Ningbo GWD facility will be charged at $7.91 per cubic meter per month. According to the Seller Central announcement, this is 10 percent lower than the storage rates at its Shanghai and Shenzhen GWD locations.
For sellers holding substantial quantities of inventory in China, the difference could become meaningful over time, particularly for bulky products or businesses that need to keep larger inventory reserves close to their manufacturing base.
Sellers should, however, evaluate the complete logistics cost rather than choosing a warehouse based only on its monthly storage rate. Transportation from the factory to the warehouse, international freight, product dimensions, inventory turnover and other applicable GWD fees can affect the final cost.
Also Read: Amazon Expands Pan-EU FBA Listing Requirements to Netherlands and Belgium
What Is Global Warehousing and Distribution?
Global Warehousing and Distribution is designed to help sellers store inventory in bulk and replenish Amazon's US FBA network according to demand. Instead of immediately moving an entire production order into US FBA fulfillment centers, eligible sellers can keep inventory upstream and replenish FBA inventory as needed.
The Ningbo facility offers the same long-term storage and automatic replenishment capabilities available at Amazon's other GWD locations, according to the Seller Central update. This approach can be particularly useful for sellers that manufacture or source products in China but sell them through Amazon's US marketplace.
30 Days of Free Storage Available Through December 31
Amazon is also running a GWD storage promotion. Every eligible shipment received at any GWD facility through December 31, 2026, qualifies for 30 days of free storage. Amazon says there is no limit on the number of shipments or SKUs covered by the offer and no long-term commitment is required.
This gives sellers an opportunity to test GWD without immediately taking on the first month's storage cost for qualifying inventory. Sellers considering the promotion should review the applicable terms and GWD fee schedule in Seller Central before sending inventory, particularly to understand the costs that apply after the free-storage period.
Why Ningbo Could Matter for China-Based Supply Chains
The addition of Ningbo gives sellers three GWD warehouse choices in China: Ningbo, Shanghai and Shenzhen. The extra location could be particularly relevant to businesses whose factories, suppliers or consolidation operations are located in or around eastern China.
The potential benefit is not simply cheaper storage. Sellers may be able to compare the location of their suppliers with the available GWD warehouses and select an option that makes more sense for their particular supply chain. For example, sellers should consider domestic transportation costs in China alongside GWD storage charges. A lower warehouse storage rate may not necessarily produce the lowest total landed logistics cost if inventory must travel significantly farther from the factory.
How Sellers Can Send Inventory to Ningbo GWD
Amazon outlined a straightforward booking process in its Seller Central announcement. Sellers should first access Send to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution and select a Ship from address located in China. They can then choose their preferred GWD distribution center, select the SKUs and quantities they want to send, enter the required shipment information and submit the booking. The availability of Ningbo should appear as part of the distribution-center selection process for eligible shipments.
How Amazon Sellers Could Benefit
The Ningbo expansion may be useful for sellers looking to separate bulk inventory storage from immediately available FBA inventory. Keeping more stock upstream can give businesses another way to plan inventory around sales demand rather than sending an entire production run into FBA at once.
Automatic replenishment is another important part of the GWD model. It can help sellers maintain FBA inventory while reducing some of the manual work involved in deciding when additional units should move downstream. For seasonal products, fast-growing ASINs or products with unpredictable demand, having inventory positioned upstream may also provide sellers with additional flexibility.
However, sellers should still maintain their own demand forecasts and monitor replenishment performance. Automated inventory movement does not eliminate the risks of forecasting errors, slow-moving inventory or unexpected changes in demand.
What Sellers Should Calculate Before Using Ningbo
Before creating a shipment, sellers should compare Ningbo with Shanghai and Shenzhen based on their own supply-chain economics. Important factors include the distance between the factory and GWD warehouse, domestic freight costs in China, monthly storage requirements, product volume in cubic meters, expected storage duration, international transportation costs and expected FBA replenishment frequency.
Sellers should also check whether their products and shipments meet current GWD requirements and review all applicable fees and promotional conditions in Seller Central. A warehouse offering the lowest storage rate will not automatically be the cheapest option for every seller. Total logistics cost and inventory velocity should ultimately determine the decision.
A New Option for Sellers Sourcing From China
The Ningbo opening expands Amazon's GWD footprint in China while giving sellers another way to position inventory closer to production before replenishing US FBA fulfillment centers. The $7.91 per cubic meter monthly storage rate makes Ningbo particularly worth evaluating for businesses that already manufacture or consolidate goods in eastern China. The temporary 30-day free-storage promotion for qualifying shipments received through December 31, 2026, also lowers the initial cost of testing the service.
For Amazon sellers, the practical takeaway is to compare Ningbo against Shanghai, Shenzhen and their existing freight arrangements rather than viewing GWD simply as another storage service. When the location, inventory volume and replenishment strategy align, GWD could help sellers maintain stock closer to their manufacturing source while moving inventory into US FBA based on customer demand.
Also Read: Amazon Offers 35 Percent Off MCF Fulfillment Fees for TikTok Shop Orders
Disclaimer:
Amazon is the registered trademark of the company.
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By ChannelMAX Staff Writer
Sept-2026#01
Amazon sellers sourcing or manufacturing products in China now have another option for storing inventory before moving goods into the United States. Amazon has expanded its Global Warehousing and Distribution network with a new facility in Ningbo, China, potentially giving eligible sellers more flexibility over where they hold bulk inventory and when they replenish Fulfillment by Amazon stock.
The update was posted on Amazon Seller Central under News and Announcements. Ningbo becomes the third Global Warehousing and Distribution, or GWD, warehouse, joining the existing locations in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Ningbo Offers GWD’s Lowest Storage Rate
One of the most important features of the new Ningbo location is its storage price. Amazon said inventory stored at the Ningbo GWD facility will be charged at $7.91 per cubic meter per month. According to the Seller Central announcement, this is 10 percent lower than the storage rates at its Shanghai and Shenzhen GWD locations.
For sellers holding substantial quantities of inventory in China, the difference could become meaningful over time, particularly for bulky products or businesses that need to keep larger inventory reserves close to their manufacturing base.
Sellers should, however, evaluate the complete logistics cost rather than choosing a warehouse based only on its monthly storage rate. Transportation from the factory to the warehouse, international freight, product dimensions, inventory turnover and other applicable GWD fees can affect the final cost.
Also Read: Amazon Expands Pan-EU FBA Listing Requirements to Netherlands and Belgium
What Is Global Warehousing and Distribution?
Global Warehousing and Distribution is designed to help sellers store inventory in bulk and replenish Amazon's US FBA network according to demand. Instead of immediately moving an entire production order into US FBA fulfillment centers, eligible sellers can keep inventory upstream and replenish FBA inventory as needed.
The Ningbo facility offers the same long-term storage and automatic replenishment capabilities available at Amazon's other GWD locations, according to the Seller Central update. This approach can be particularly useful for sellers that manufacture or source products in China but sell them through Amazon's US marketplace.
30 Days of Free Storage Available Through December 31
Amazon is also running a GWD storage promotion. Every eligible shipment received at any GWD facility through December 31, 2026, qualifies for 30 days of free storage. Amazon says there is no limit on the number of shipments or SKUs covered by the offer and no long-term commitment is required.
This gives sellers an opportunity to test GWD without immediately taking on the first month's storage cost for qualifying inventory. Sellers considering the promotion should review the applicable terms and GWD fee schedule in Seller Central before sending inventory, particularly to understand the costs that apply after the free-storage period.
Why Ningbo Could Matter for China-Based Supply Chains
The addition of Ningbo gives sellers three GWD warehouse choices in China: Ningbo, Shanghai and Shenzhen. The extra location could be particularly relevant to businesses whose factories, suppliers or consolidation operations are located in or around eastern China.
The potential benefit is not simply cheaper storage. Sellers may be able to compare the location of their suppliers with the available GWD warehouses and select an option that makes more sense for their particular supply chain. For example, sellers should consider domestic transportation costs in China alongside GWD storage charges. A lower warehouse storage rate may not necessarily produce the lowest total landed logistics cost if inventory must travel significantly farther from the factory.
How Sellers Can Send Inventory to Ningbo GWD
Amazon outlined a straightforward booking process in its Seller Central announcement. Sellers should first access Send to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution and select a Ship from address located in China. They can then choose their preferred GWD distribution center, select the SKUs and quantities they want to send, enter the required shipment information and submit the booking. The availability of Ningbo should appear as part of the distribution-center selection process for eligible shipments.
How Amazon Sellers Could Benefit
The Ningbo expansion may be useful for sellers looking to separate bulk inventory storage from immediately available FBA inventory. Keeping more stock upstream can give businesses another way to plan inventory around sales demand rather than sending an entire production run into FBA at once.
Automatic replenishment is another important part of the GWD model. It can help sellers maintain FBA inventory while reducing some of the manual work involved in deciding when additional units should move downstream. For seasonal products, fast-growing ASINs or products with unpredictable demand, having inventory positioned upstream may also provide sellers with additional flexibility.
However, sellers should still maintain their own demand forecasts and monitor replenishment performance. Automated inventory movement does not eliminate the risks of forecasting errors, slow-moving inventory or unexpected changes in demand.
What Sellers Should Calculate Before Using Ningbo
Before creating a shipment, sellers should compare Ningbo with Shanghai and Shenzhen based on their own supply-chain economics. Important factors include the distance between the factory and GWD warehouse, domestic freight costs in China, monthly storage requirements, product volume in cubic meters, expected storage duration, international transportation costs and expected FBA replenishment frequency.
Sellers should also check whether their products and shipments meet current GWD requirements and review all applicable fees and promotional conditions in Seller Central. A warehouse offering the lowest storage rate will not automatically be the cheapest option for every seller. Total logistics cost and inventory velocity should ultimately determine the decision.
A New Option for Sellers Sourcing From China
The Ningbo opening expands Amazon's GWD footprint in China while giving sellers another way to position inventory closer to production before replenishing US FBA fulfillment centers. The $7.91 per cubic meter monthly storage rate makes Ningbo particularly worth evaluating for businesses that already manufacture or consolidate goods in eastern China. The temporary 30-day free-storage promotion for qualifying shipments received through December 31, 2026, also lowers the initial cost of testing the service.
For Amazon sellers, the practical takeaway is to compare Ningbo against Shanghai, Shenzhen and their existing freight arrangements rather than viewing GWD simply as another storage service. When the location, inventory volume and replenishment strategy align, GWD could help sellers maintain stock closer to their manufacturing source while moving inventory into US FBA based on customer demand.
Also Read: Amazon Offers 35 Percent Off MCF Fulfillment Fees for TikTok Shop Orders
Disclaimer:
Amazon is the registered trademark of the company.
About ChannelMAX.NET:
ChannelMAX offers Amazon Repricer that runs on the latest AI Repricing algorithm to do Amazon Pricing Management or Amazon Repricing. Based on Amazon SP API, the repricing engine or repricer runs 24/7 and efficiently manages Amazon prices to maximize your BuyBox with profit optimization. Established in 2005, ChannelMAX has been integrated with Amazon technology since 2007, helping thousands of third-party sellers on various eCommerce platforms. Some of the eCommerce platforms, aka marketplaces, supported by ChannelMAX.NET, are Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify. Some of ChannelMAX key offerings include ChannelMAX Amazon Repricer, 2ndly, ChannelMAX Amazon FBA Audits and FBA Refunds management, an offering for managing Amazon FBA Refunds Reimbursement management for lost or damaged or misplaced inventory for which Amazon is responsible and for which sellers deserve appropriate credit reimbursement from Amazon. ChannelMAX Services offer Remote (aka Virtual) Full-Time eCommerce Assistant to help 3P sellers run their daytoday business.
Check ChannelMAX at Amazon Selling Partner Appstore, an application with a 5 star rating.