International Shipping: The Pros and Cons of Local Warehouse Distribution

You’re a growing U.S.-based exporter looking to increase international sales. You already ship product internationally, but because of the time, cost, and shipping delays involved, you’re thinking it might be time to open up a warehouse overseas instead of fulfilling orders from the U.S. But you don’t know where to begin.

In this informational session, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of international warehouse distribution for three markets that are strong buyers of American goods: Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. You’ll learn about the pitfalls, advantages, costs, and rules for each country. And, we’ll compare and contrast using marketplace fulfilment (i.e., FBA, etc.) vs. doing your own distribution and fulfilment.