First-leg shipping plus storage or transloading
Hold inventory outside Amazon FBA, then release it in bulk to FBA or another platform warehouse when you need it.
U.S. Warehousing & 3PL for China-to-U.S. Ecommerce Sellers
Linktrans operates self-operated U.S. warehouses for storage, FBA prep, transloading, and related 3PL work. First-leg shipping from China and U.S. warehousing can be arranged in one workflow. Combined Los Angeles facilities may be described as over 600,000 sq ft.
How sellers use the warehouses
FBA prep and relabeling
Apply FBA, heavy-item, and pallet labels; repack damaged cartons; relabel SKUs and remove old labels.
One-piece fulfillment from Los Angeles
Mid- and large-item orders ship by LTL or truck from the Los Angeles self-operated warehouse. Los Angeles Warehouse 1 in Rancho Cucamonga handles mid/large-item storage and one-piece fulfillment.
Services
| Service | Warehouses | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Devanning / transloading | All self-operated U.S. warehouses | Los Angeles handles 100+ containers per day; Savannah about 20 per day; New York/New Jersey Warehouse 2 handles 1,500+ containers per month. |
| Palletizing | All self-operated U.S. warehouses | Amazon-standard 48×40×72 in pallets, palletize and stretch wrap, $15 per pallet. |
| FBA prep | All self-operated U.S. warehouses | FBA labels, heavy-item labels, pallet labels, damaged-carton repacking, and exception checks. |
| Relabeling | All self-operated U.S. warehouses | SKU relabeling and old-label removal, $0.50 per label. |
| Storage | Los Angeles, Savannah, and New York/New Jersey | Los Angeles has 6,900 rack positions plus floor bulk positions and capacity for 400+ containers. Savannah storage is 25,000 CBM. |
| Returns | All self-operated U.S. warehouses | Los Angeles is the West Coast returns hub, including return-to-China and SOC container reverse logistics. Other warehouses receive local returns and can relabel and re-dispatch. |
| Bonded warehouse | Los Angeles | West Coast bonded facility. Cargo can clear customs from bonded storage, and inspected cargo can be picked up separately without holding the full container. |
Self-operated U.S. warehouses
These are Linktrans self-operated facilities.
Los Angeles Warehouse 1, Rancho Cucamonga
80,000 sq ft
9570 Santa Anita Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
Mid/large-item storage and one-piece fulfillment.
Los Angeles Warehouse 2, Chino (U.S. HQ)
about 600,000 sq ft (public figure)
15710 San Antonio Ave, Chino, CA 91708.
FBA transloading and bulk cargo; capacity 400+ containers.
Savannah
102,000 sq ft
139 Prosperity Dr, Suite 100, Garden City, GA 31408.
Opened in 2024, 8 miles from the Port of Savannah. Storage 25,000 CBM.
New York / New Jersey Warehouse 1
70,000 sq ft
50 Jiffy Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Opened in 2022.
New York / New Jersey Warehouse 2
192,000 sq ft
55 Jake Brown Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857.
Opened in 2025.
Dallas
45,000 sq ft
5324 Peachtree Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180.
Opened December 2024. 12 dock doors.
How a shipment moves through a Linktrans U.S. warehouse
- 1
Pickup in China or drop-off at a Linktrans origin warehouse.
- 2
Export filing and ocean or air freight to the United States.
- 3
U.S. customs clearance and inbound to a self-operated warehouse. Bonded clearance is available in Los Angeles.
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Devanning, count, and put-away, or palletizing if needed.
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Storage, FBA prep, or relabeling as instructed.
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Outbound to Amazon FBA, another platform warehouse, a commercial address, or — from Los Angeles — one-piece fulfillment by LTL or truck. Handling for one-piece fulfillment is 1–2 business days.
One-piece fulfillment details (Los Angeles only)
Offered from the Los Angeles self-operated warehouse for mid- and large-size items. Delivery is by LTL or truck. Billable weight starts at 50 kg. Volumetric weight: 1 CBM = 363 kg (duties not included) or 1 CBM = 167 kg (duties included). Minimum 0.5 CBM for DDU or 50 kg for DDP. Handling takes 1–2 business days. API integration is supported; contact us for API documentation.
First-leg shipping, duties, and Amazon labels
Warehousing is the U.S. storage and handling step. Ocean and air freight from China are quoted separately.
DDU: duties and related charges are billed at actual cost. DDP: one all-in price.
For Amazon FBA shipments, the facility code on the FBA label, shipping mark, and pallet label must be the same.
Pricing
Published warehousing rates are below.
Storage by volume
| Period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Days 1–30 | Free |
| Days 31–60 | $0.60 per CBM per day |
| Days 61–90 | $1.50 per CBM per day |
| 90+ days | $2.50 per CBM per day |
Other fees
| Fee | Details |
|---|---|
| Order handling | $2.00 per carton (includes 2 labels, count and put-away, pick, palletize, and outbound). Minimum 5 cartons per order. |
| Self-pickup orders | +$1.00 per carton. |
| Palletizing | $15.00 per pallet (only when used). |
| LTL | minimum 0.5 CBM. |
| Detention | $2 per CBM per day, starting day 8 after a self-pickup order is ready or when the consignee cannot receive. |
| Billable volume | Billable volume is the greater of actual volume and dimensional volume. |
Prices in USD; confirm current rates with our team before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you operate your own U.S. warehouses?
Yes. Linktrans operates six self-operated U.S. warehouses: Los Angeles Warehouse 1 in Rancho Cucamonga (80,000 sq ft), Los Angeles Warehouse 2 in Chino (about 600,000 sq ft, U.S. HQ), New York/New Jersey Warehouse 1 in Somerset (70,000 sq ft, opened 2022), New York/New Jersey Warehouse 2 in Old Bridge (192,000 sq ft, opened 2025), Savannah (102,000 sq ft, opened 2024), and Dallas (45,000 sq ft, opened December 2024).
What is the difference between transloading and one-piece fulfillment?
Transloading is receiving cargo, often after destuffing a container, then shipping it in bulk to Amazon FBA or another warehouse. One-piece fulfillment is offered from the Los Angeles self-operated warehouse for mid- and large-size items, with LTL or truck delivery. Handling takes 1–2 business days.
Can I store inventory outside Amazon FBA?
Yes. Storage is available at the Los Angeles, Savannah, and New York/New Jersey warehouses. The first 30 days are free; rates after that are listed in the pricing table on this page. Confirm current rates with our team before booking.
Can you relabel or repack cartons?
Yes. Relabeling — SKU relabeling and old-label removal — is $0.50 per label at all self-operated U.S. warehouses. FBA prep includes FBA labels, heavy-item labels, pallet labels, damaged-carton repacking, and exception checks. For Amazon FBA shipments, the facility code on the FBA label, shipping mark, and pallet label must be the same.
Which warehouses offer one-piece fulfillment?
One-piece fulfillment is offered from the Los Angeles self-operated warehouse. Los Angeles Warehouse 1 in Rancho Cucamonga handles mid- and large-item storage and one-piece fulfillment. It applies to mid/large items with billable weight of 50 kg or more. Volumetric weight is 1 CBM = 363 kg when duties are not included, or 1 CBM = 167 kg when duties are included. The minimum is 0.5 CBM for DDU or 50 kg for DDP. API integration is supported; contact us for API documentation.
Do you have a bonded warehouse?
Yes. Los Angeles is the West Coast bonded facility. Cargo can clear customs from bonded storage, and inspected cargo can be picked up separately without holding the full container.
How is storage priced?
Storage is charged by volume, per CBM per day: days 1–30 are free; days 31–60 are $0.60; days 61–90 are $1.50; after 90 days, $2.50. Prices are in USD; confirm current rates with our team before booking.
How do I get a warehousing quote or ship from China?
For warehousing services, contact us with your product details, carton or pallet count, the services you need, and the destination warehouse. For China-to-U.S. first-leg freight, get a freight quote online. Under DDU, duties and related charges are billed at actual cost; DDP is one all-in price.
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