China-based freight forwarder publishes restocking cutoff dates for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Lunar New Year 2027

SHENZHEN, China – October 8, 2026 – FCLGO, a China-based freight forwarder serving Amazon FBA sellers, today published its Q4 2026 shipping deadline guidance following the close of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days on October 7. The advisory lists the latest practical dispatch dates for inventory to reach U.S. fulfillment centers ahead of Black Friday on November 27, Cyber Monday on November 30, and the early-2027 Lunar New Year factory shutdowns.

With ocean freight from China to U.S. West Coast fulfillment centers typically requiring 25 to 40 days door to door, FCLGO advises sellers to dispatch Black Friday inventory from China by mid-October to allow time for customs clearance and Amazon delivery appointments before the peak check-in rush.

“Prime Big Deal Days is the moment seller inventory plans meet reality,” said David Chen, Director of Operations at FCLGO. “Sales velocity this week tells you exactly how much stock you need in fulfillment centers for Black Friday. For ocean freight, the decision window closes within days — not weeks. Sellers who wait for November to book ocean space are choosing air freight prices or stockouts.”

The company’s guidance outlines three cutoff windows. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday availability, ocean shipments should leave China by mid-October; air freight, at 5 to 10 days door to door, remains viable into early November. For Lunar New Year — which falls early, on February 6, 2027 — FCLGO recommends pre-holiday replenishment dispatch by early January, noting that Chinese factories commonly pause production for two to three weeks and ocean capacity tightens in the pre-holiday rush.

FCLGO’s services cover ocean and air freight from China to the United States, export customs coordination, U.S. customs clearance, FBA preparation such as labeling and palletizing, and final-mile delivery to Amazon fulfillment centers.

“Every year, the sellers who protect their fourth quarter are the ones who treat shipping deadlines as calendar facts, not aspirations,” Chen added. “This year the calendar is tighter than most, with an early Lunar New Year following directly after the holiday season. Q1 2027 inventory planning starts now.”

About FCLGO
Founded in 2021, FCLGO is a specialized Amazon FBA freight forwarder. The company provides comprehensive ocean and air freight services from China to the United States, including customs brokerage, warehousing, and FBA prep services. FCLGO supports over 500 e-commerce brands worldwide, offering end-to-end logistics solutions tailored to the unique requirements of the Amazon ecosystem.

More information about FCLGO and its Q4 2026 shipping deadline guidance is available at fclgo.com.

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Disclaimer
This press release is intended for media, brand communication, and general informational purposes only. Deadline dates are planning guidance based on typical transit times and may vary with carrier schedules, customs processing, and fulfillment center appointment availability.

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