Shipping rates
Amazon is recording low-single-digit fee increases, with the exception of standard 1.5-kilogram and 2.0-kilogram packages, which have each been increased by 14 percent, according to Amazon Analytics specialist Amalytix for t3n.de. Also, the shipping fees in the UK, France, Italy and Spain (Provisions link) have been adjusted. This, for example, means that German fees are now €26,- per cubic meter in the months of January to September and €36,- per cubic meter in the months of October to December. Another change is that Amazon no longer ships products from a retail price of 350 euros, which were previously shipped free of charge, for free, the shipping is billed as usual by category and size.

Returns 
While sellers in the clothing and shoes and handbags categories are already aware of this rule, it now applies to a lot more sellers: if a customers return goods, the seller pays also for the processing of the incoming returns in the categories jewelry, watches, suitcases as well as rucksacks and bags. The processing fee will be the shipping fee for a single item and will be charged starting the 5th of September.

Missing information
Amazon needs more information on the content of a delivery of goods at an Amazon logistics center for fast processing of deliveries from dealers. Traders must specify the weight and dimensions of the box, the number of units contained, any expiration dates for perishable items, and provide information on whether to deliver only one SKU or multiple SKUs in a box. Starting October 9th, Amazon will charge $0.07 per unit in a box, if this information is not provided, not fully or incorrectly deposited. This rule applies to items in distribution centers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic - in the UK, Amazon charges GBP 0.06.

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The service becomes available this week. It means (Australian) companies can store products at the Amazon warehouse in Dandenong South, south-east of Melbourne, and have their orders picked, packed and shipped by Amazon.

According to Amit Mahto, Head of Amazon Australia FbA, "Amazon focuses on helping Australian businesses of all sizes succeed by inventing on their behalf and making our technology available to them. FbA is a fantastic example of this. Customers shopping on amazon.com.au will be able to access an ever growing and more unique range of products accompanied by the convenience of fast delivery and Amazon's world-class customer service."

Amazon will charge third-party sellers fees starting from $1.76 to fulfill a small envelope order and up to $25.48 for a much bigger order weighing up to 30 kgs. It will cost $7.76 to pick, pack and despatch an order weighing up to three kilos. For comparison, Australia Post would cost $8.50 to send a parcel that size anywhere in Australia.

Another service to come to Amazon Australia is Prime, an annual membership with free two-day shipping and other benefits. This is expected mid-2018. It costs $US99 a year in the US, where it has an estimated 90 million subscribers, and it is key to Amazon’s strategy for dominance in retailing.

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