Want your Amazon stock to land in the USA 2 weeks faster? Follow this simple plan—and let Cogoport OS optimise everything between your factory gate and the port.
1 · Why Indian Sellers Lose Time (and Money)
- Port jams. Ships queue at Nhava Sheva and Mundra, adding a week or more.
- Wobbly ETAs. Ocean schedules flip mid-voyage, so yesterday’s arrival date may already be wrong.
- Amazon’s 45-day rule. If goods don’t reach a fulfilment centre within 45 days, Amazon can cancel the shipment—and your listing tanks.
2 · The FBA Journey—Where Cogoport OS Helps
| Step | Who | What Happens | Cogoport OS Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You | Product check & Amazon barcodes | |
| 2 | You | Create shipment in Seller Central | |
| 3 | We (You & Cogoport) | Book international freight (Sea FCL/LCL or Air) | Compare rates, schedules & free-day rules; see local charges & D&D upfront. |
| 4 | Broker / You | Customs & paperwork | |
| 5 | Carrier | Ocean transit India → USA | Live Track & Trace for TS Lines, COSCO, MSC, etc.—ocean only—with early delay alerts. |
| 6 | Amazon-approved carrier | Truck to Amazon FC | OS shows port arrival time so you book on time |
*OS focuses on the freight leg; final domestic delivery remains with an Amazon-approved carrier.
3 · Typical Costs (Mumbai → ONT8, USD)
| Mode | Best For | Door-to-Port Freight* |
|---|---|---|
| Sea – 20’ FCL | 500+ units | ≈ $2,950 |
| Sea – LCL | Smaller loads | ≈ $620 |
| Air Economy | Urgent restock | ≈ $1,680 |
| Courier (DHL) | Samples / light | ≈ $12 /kg |
*Amazon inbound fees (unload & scan) apply separately.
4 · What You See in Cogoport OS
- Rate + Schedule Lens – sort by cheapest, fastest, or most free days and spot detention risk early.
- Local-Charge Breakdown – all origin/destination charges in one view, no surprises.
- Live Ocean Map – Track & Trace pings your container and flags delays before carriers do.
5 · Time & Rupees Saved (per 20’ container)
| Task | Old Way | With OS | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compare rates | 3 h | 30 min | 2.5 h |
| Calculate D&D | 2 h | 20 min | 1.7 h |
| Track updates | 2.5 h | 25 min | 2.1 h |
| Fix schedule slips | 1 h | 10 min | .8 h |
| Total | ≈ 7 h | ||
At ₹600 / hour, that’s roughly ₹42,000 saved each time you ship a 20-foot box.
6 · Quick Q&A
- Does OS deliver to Amazon’s FC? We help you plan on how to move cargo to the US port/rail ramp; book any Amazon-approved trucker for the final hop.
- Does OS track air? Live tracking is ocean-only for now.
- How does OS cut detention fees? It surfaces carrier-free day rules and suggests sailings that minimise storage costs.
Slash Your FBA Lead Time with Cogoport OS
Compare live ocean rates, plan around local charges, and track every milestone—long before Amazon’s 45-day clock runs out.
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