If you’re an Amazon seller, you already know that rising shipping and logistics costs can quickly eat into your margins. With recent tariff hikes, increased FBA fees, and ongoing global supply chain instability, sellers are searching for smarter, more cost-effective ways to move their products.

Amazon has been promoting its own consolidation services as a way to help sellers reduce expenses. But how do these compare to traditional 3PL (third-party logistics) solutions? Which is right for your business?

At Appeal Wizards, we now offer logistics evaluations to help you compare your options and choose the most efficient path forward with support from our in-house logistics expert.

Amazon’s Consolidation Services: A Quick Breakdown

Amazon’s consolidation solution groups multiple shipments together, offering a simplified, streamlined logistics experience.

Benefits include:

• Saving 20–30% on shipping costs by combining multiple shipments

• Flexible scheduling to match your inventory flow

• Professional handling and tracking of consolidated cargo

• Single point of contact for all shipments

• Simplified customs clearance

These services work best if you:

• Ship regularly in small to medium-sized quantities

• Have multiple destinations in the same region

• Can tolerate flexible timelines

• Are moving mixed freight types

3PL: The Traditional (and Often Powerful) Alternative

Working with a third-party logistics provider gives you more control and flexibility over the shipping process.

3PL advantages include:

• Custom contract terms and carrier negotiations

• Diversified shipping routes and backup options

• Opportunity to build relationships with reps who understand your unique business

• More control over timelines, handling, and packaging

3PL is often a better choice if:

• You ship high volume or need guaranteed delivery times

• You want to maintain control over branding, packaging, or routing

• You need special handling or storage conditions

Which Is Right for You? Let’s Find Out.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. That’s why we now offer logistics consultations to:

• Compare your current rates/contracts with Amazon’s offering

• Identify hidden fees or inefficiencies

• Help you forecast long-term logistics costs under each model

• Simplify your decision-making with expert input

Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up to global fulfillment, shipping strategy matters more than ever.

Book a Logistics Review with Our Team

Need help deciding between Amazon’s logistics programs and a trusted 3PL? We’ll review your current situation and guide you through the pros, cons, and costs backed by real logistics expertise, not guesswork.

Submit a contact form on our contact page to get started today!

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