Inbound congestion at U.S. Amazon FBA warehouses delays peak-season restocking

FBA core warehouses in the U.S. Amazon marketplace are experiencing inbound congestion. The article says CLT2, IND9, ONT8, and LAX9 are restricting capacity, with appointment windows extended to more than 25 days. Citing Amazon’s rules, the article says that, starting July 31, 2026, AWD transfer warehouses will stop accepting oversized, overweight products. Capacity at third-party overseas warehouses is also becoming increasingly tight. Some sellers report that after a product is out of stock for a week, its keyword rankings and advertising performance decline. The article recommends arranging replenishment in advance, preparing backup capacity at overseas warehouses, and, if necessary, using merchant-fulfilled shipping as a temporary measure.