Amazon to Open Shanghai Hub for U.S.-Bound FBA Inventory
New Shanghai Distribution Center
Amazon plans to open a Global Warehousing and Distribution center in Shanghai on July 16, 2026. The facility will allow sellers to store U.S.-bound inventory in bulk in China, according to Amazon and Supply Chain Dive.
The Shanghai location joins Amazon’s existing distribution center in Shenzhen.
Role in Amazon FBA Inventory Planning
The new center gives China-based sellers another location for staging export inventory before it enters Amazon’s U.S. fulfillment network. Bulk storage can separate long-term stock from inventory already assigned to an Amazon FBA fulfillment center.
Impact on China-to-USA Shipping
A China-based storage option may help sellers consolidate cargo and plan replenishment in larger batches. International transit, export and import clearance, and Amazon receiving time still need to be included in the final FBA delivery schedule.
Peak-Season Timing
The opening comes as Amazon advises sellers to place holiday inventory in its network by October. Sellers using the Shanghai center should work backward from the required U.S. check-in date when booking ocean or air freight from China.
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