Amazon’s West Coast Fee Hikes and How to Plan for AWD Peak Season Congestion
Peak season is here, and the new year will bring higher costs for anyone storing inventory in Amazon’s West Coast AWD network. Beginning January 15, 2026, Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) will raise West Coast storage fees from $0.48 to $0.57 per cubic foot per month. Amazon claims this change will help “reduce congestion,” but […]
De Minimis Ends, Tariffs Surge: Implications for E-Commerce and Retail
Key Takeaways The de minimis exemption ($800 duty-free threshold) ended on August 29, 2025. All imports, no matter the value, now face tariffs, duties, and full customs paperwork. Tariffs remain volatile: 10–50% on most goods, up to 100% on targeted categories, pending a Supreme Court review. Fast-fashion giants like Temu and Shein lose their edge […]