How to Make an Inbound Shipment to Ozon (FBO)
An Ozon inbound shipment under FBO means delivering goods to an Ozon warehouse, after which the platform stores, picks and delivers the orders itself. The process runs in your seller account: you create a supply request, choose a warehouse, label the goods and boxes to Ozon requirements, book a time slot and bring the cargo in. The biggest sources of trouble are incorrect labeling and packaging, so the preparation is done from a checklist in advance.
In short: an Ozon FBO shipment = request in the seller account → warehouse → labeling to spec → time slot → delivery. Labeling is what goes wrong most often.
Step by step
- Create a supply request in your seller account and choose a warehouse.
- Prepare the goods: packaging and labeling of units and boxes to Ozon requirements, correct barcodes.
- Declare the shipment contents and quantities - discrepancies at acceptance lead to delays and shortages.
- Book a time slot and bring the cargo in on time.
What matters
- FBO pays off with steady demand; for unpredictable sales consider FBS/rFBS (see FBO vs FBS).
- Labeling and packaging are critical: mistakes here cause most of the delays (see shipping and labeling).
- The Wildberries shipment flow is covered separately (see WB inbound shipment).
- The seasonal bottleneck is time slots and warehouse limits: how to plan them.
Related guides: Ozon packaging requirements, barcodes and box labeling.
Related guides: Ozon FBO inbound shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
"How do I make an Ozon inbound shipment under FBO?" Create a supply request in your seller account, choose a warehouse, label the goods and boxes to Ozon requirements, book a time slot and bring the cargo in with the declared contents.
"How does Ozon FBO differ from FBS?" Under FBO the goods are stored at an Ozon warehouse and the platform picks and delivers the orders itself. Under FBS the goods stay with you and you ship them per order. The choice depends on how stable demand is and on your inventory turnover.
"Why was my shipment rejected or delayed?" Most often because of labeling or packaging errors, or a mismatch between the actual quantity and the request. Prepare the shipment from a checklist in advance to avoid a rejection.
"Do I need to book a time slot?" Yes, a shipment runs on a booked slot. Plan the booking in advance, especially in high season when slots go fast.
