In 2026, Amazon made three major moves in the supply chain space: the official launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) open to all businesses, the expansion of Global Warehousing and Distribution (GWD) from Shenzhen to Shanghai and Ningbo, and the continued extension of Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) routes.
Together, these changes are fundamentally reshaping how FBA sellers manage inventory and cross‑border logistics. This article breaks down the latest developments in Amazon’s global supply chain services – across ASCS, GWD, and AGL – and what they actually mean for FBA sellers.
ASCS: Amazon Supply Chain Services Opens to All Industries
On May 4, 2026, Amazon announced from Seattle the formal launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), making its full‑capability network – covering freight, warehousing, distribution, order fulfilment, and last‑mile delivery – available to businesses of all sizes and industries.
The biggest change: ASCS is no longer limited to Amazon sellers. Unlike earlier logistics services that were only for platform sellers, ASCS is now open to retail, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and other industries – whether or not they sell on Amazon. Businesses can choose and combine services on demand through the Amazon console.
Amazon VP Peter Larsen compared the move to when Amazon Web Services (AWS) opened up cloud computing to the outside world – taking Amazon’s nearly 20 years of global logistics and supply chain infrastructure, built for its own retail and marketplace sellers, and turning it into a third‑party supply chain service available to everyone.
ASCS brings together several of Amazon’s core supply chain capabilities:
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Inbound transport: AGL (Amazon Global Logistics), Amazon SEND
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Warehousing and distribution: AWD (Amazon Warehousing and Distribution), GWD (Global Warehousing and Distribution), MCD (Multi‑Channel Distribution)
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Fulfilment and delivery: FBA, MCF (Multi‑Channel Fulfilment), Buy with Prime
On June 10, 2026, Amazon expanded ASCS further by launching a less‑than‑truckload (LTL) service for all businesses, extending Amazon’s freight capabilities beyond “inbound to Amazon only” to “delivery to any destination.”
GWD: Amazon’s Global Warehousing Hub in China
GWD (Global Warehousing and Distribution) is Amazon’s one‑stop bulk warehousing and distribution service set up in origin countries.
Shenzhen Launch (April 15, 2026)
On April 15, 2026, the world’s first Amazon GWD facility opened in Shenzhen’s Yantian District, officially available to all sellers. As a core part of Amazon’s “next‑generation cross‑border chain” strategy, GWD connects domestic and overseas warehouses efficiently, using AI models to monitor inventory and consumer demand in destination markets, and automatically triggering stock movement and cross‑border shipments.
The Shenzhen GWD currently supports shipments to Amazon fulfilment centres in the US, with plans to expand to Europe, Japan, and other regions in the future.
Shanghai and Ningbo (July 2026)
On July 7, 2026, Amazon announced the official launch of GWD in East China, with both Shanghai and Ningbo warehouses going live. The Shanghai warehouse opened for inbound shipments on July 16, while the Ningbo facility is expected to open in the third quarter of 2026.
What GWD Means for FBA Sellers
“One inbound shipment, supply globally” – sellers send inventory to GWD, and the system intelligently allocates it to FBA fulfilment centres across the US, EU, UK, Japan, Canada, and more.
Auto‑replenishment – GWD now offers auto‑replenishment that monitors FBA inventory levels in real time. When stock runs low, it automatically sends more from GWD to US FBA centres – no manual shipment creation required. Auto‑replenished inventory does not count against FBA capacity limits.
Fee savings – if over 70% of an ASIN’s inventory is sent to FBA via GWD auto‑replenishment within 90 days, sellers are exempt from low‑inventory fees, aged‑inventory fees, and storage utilisation surcharges.
FOB support – since July 2026, GWD officially supports FOB trade terms.
Cost and time advantages – the GWD model can reduce total supply chain costs by an estimated percentage, with origin‑country warehousing costs significantly lower than overseas warehousing, and cross‑border transit times shortened by at least 7 days.
Limited‑time fee waiver – from July 1 to December 31, 2026, inventory sent to the Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Ningbo GWD warehouses receives 30 days of free storage from the date of receipt.
AGL: Amazon Global Logistics Expands Its Reach
AGL (Amazon Global Logistics) is Amazon’s in‑house cross‑border logistics service, offering sellers a one‑stop solution from origin to FBA fulfilment centres.
In 2026, building on existing routes including China‑US ocean, China‑US air, China‑Europe ocean, China‑Japan ocean, and Vietnam‑US, AGL will continue to expand into new destinations such as China‑Canada and China‑Australia ocean routes.
With over 400 cross‑border shipping routes across more than 10 Chinese ports, AGL provides dedicated capacity for GWD, enabling a “single inventory pool supplying the world.”
What These Changes Mean for FBA Sellers
The table below summarises the three major changes in Amazon’s global supply chain services and their impact on FBA sellers:
| Amazon Service | Key Change | Impact on FBA Sellers |
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| ASCS | Fully opened to all businesses from May 4, 2026 – no longer just for Amazon sellers | Smaller sellers can access Amazon’s supply chain infrastructure; non‑Amazon sellers can use FBA‑level logistics capabilities |
| GWD | Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Ningbo warehouses now operational; auto‑replenishment live | “One domestic warehouse, global fulfilment”; auto‑replenishment doesn’t count toward FBA capacity; waives multiple FBA surcharges |
| AGL | Expanding to new destinations like Canada and Australia | More official Amazon logistics coverage for more markets, working in synergy with GWD |
Key Points FBA Sellers Should Watch
ASCS is not a free ride. It offers powerful supply chain tools, but sellers still need to choose the right service combination based on their product characteristics, sales cycles, and target markets.
GWD’s auto‑replenishment is worth a close look. It does not count against FBA capacity and can waive low‑inventory fees, aged‑inventory fees, and storage utilisation surcharges – a significant saving for long‑term sellers. But you need to keep enough stock in GWD and set up proper inventory alert systems.
Multi‑channel selling just got easier. MCF (Multi‑Channel Fulfilment) allows sellers to use FBA inventory to fulfil orders from Walmart, Shopify, SHEIN, TikTok Shop, and their own branded websites. Data shows that sellers who add more retail channels and connect to MCF see an average sales increase of nearly 19%.
FBA capacity limits now have a workaround. GWD auto‑replenishment does not consume FBA capacity – so even if your FBA limits are tight, you can still maintain steady inventory flow through GWD.
Amazon is moving beyond being an “ecommerce platform” to becoming “supply chain infrastructure.” The launch of ASCS marks Amazon’s logistics capabilities moving from serving its own retail and marketplace sellers to entering the third‑party supply chain services market. For FBA sellers, this means more supply chain tools and support from Amazon going forward – but it also means the competitive landscape may shift, as non‑Amazon sellers can now access the same logistics capabilities.
As a logistics provider focused on cross‑border ecommerce, AMZ Shipper keeps a close watch on Amazon’s global supply chain developments and helps sellers understand the value and use cases of tools like ASCS, GWD, and AGL – so you can find the right logistics path for your business within Amazon’s ever‑expanding supply chain ecosystem.
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