Why this matters to buyers
Sellers using Amazon's fulfillment services will face specific peak season fees starting Oct. 15, with an additional 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge applied. This increases the cost of logistics during the holiday period.
Recommended buyer actions
- Factor the announced peak season fees and the 3.5% surcharge into holiday season budgeting.
- Consider the advice for early shipping to manage potential cost and capacity constraints.
Original source context
The company's ongoing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply to the peak season fees, which start Oct. 15.
Read the original report · Supply Chain Dive