On December 26, SF Express was officially recognized as an authorized carrier for Amazon's FBA First-Mile Shipment Tracking System (FIST). This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in SF Express's cross-border logistics capabilities and technological innovation, underscoring its growing role in supporting global eCommerce sellers.

Through deep system-level integration with Amazon FIST, SF Express will provide end-to-end first-mile logistics visibility for cross-border sellers worldwide. The enhanced data connectivity enables sellers to track shipments more accurately, reduce manual intervention, and gain greater control over FBA inbound logistics—helping build a more transparent, reliable, and efficient supply chain.

Amazon's FIST platform is designed to address four long-standing challenges in cross-border inbound logistics: fragmented information, labor-intensive manual processes, unstable transit times, and performance-related risks. By introducing a fully transparent, automated, and intelligent logistics management framework, the system delivers new capabilities such as smart transshipment routing and automatic delivery-window updates. These features allow sellers to better manage shipment performance, lower operational costs, and significantly improve their overall FBA first-mile shipping experience.

With this collaboration, SF Express further strengthens its position as a trusted first-mile logistics partner within the Amazon FBA ecosystem, offering sellers greater shipment predictability, improved operational efficiency, and a more streamlined path into Amazon fulfillment centers.

However, for many cross-border sellers, especially those shipping mixed SKUs, LCL cargo, or operating across multiple origin cities and marketplaces, flexibility in first-mile logistics remains essential. In such cases, experienced freight forwarders like Global Vertical Shipping continue to play a vital role by complementing platform-integrated solutions with customized routing, consolidation, and compliance support.

As an international freight forwarder based in China, Global Vertical Shipping supports Amazon sellers with first-mile shipping solutions from China to global Amazon fulfillment centers, including DDP services, LCL and FCL options, and tailored logistics planning for complex supply chains. By combining operational expertise with seller-focused coordination, Global Vertical Shipping helps bridge gaps where standardized tracking systems may not fully address individual shipment needs—ensuring smoother, more resilient FBA inbound operations.