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Ship by air with $0 placement fees and faster transit

Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) has expanded its China-to-US Air Freight service with two new options that give you faster replenishment, more placement control, and lower costs.

Air SMP lets you split inventory at origin and ship by air directly to a locked Fulfillment Center within each of the five US regions. Shipments arrive in an estimated 7–10 calendar days from origin pickup, with daily flights from Shanghai and Hong Kong. There are no FBA inbound placement service fees and no additional surcharges on apparel, electronics, or lithium battery products.

Economy Air provides a lower-cost air freight option with an estimated 11–15 day transit from Shanghai or Shenzhen to Los Angeles. You still get air-speed replenishment that outpaces ocean freight by weeks, at rates lower than standard AGL Air.

Both services are ideal for peak season preparation, stockout recovery, or time-sensitive product launches when ocean transit is too slow.

To get started:

  • Visit the AGL program portal to explore rates, service details, and booking options.
  • New to AGL? The portal walks you through everything you need, from onboarding to your first booking.

For more information, go to Amazon Global Logistics.

This is a repost of an Amazon Seller Central News update, originally published on September 29, 2026, shared with Amazon’s permission. Article text © 1999-2026 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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