Overview

Amazon has introduced two updates to its inbound shipping workflow for FBA sellers. Sellers can now use Amazon Pay to settle shipping invoices directly within Seller Central, and a new loose loading option at select European fulfillment centers removes the palletization requirement on qualifying shipments. Both changes target cost reduction and operational efficiency in the inbound supply chain.

What's New

• Amazon Pay for shipping invoices — Sellers can link their Amazon Pay account to pay inbound shipping invoices, consolidate multiple invoices into single transactions, and receive instant payment confirmations.
• Loose loading at European FCs — Packed products can be loaded directly onto the truck floor without pallets at four participating fulfillment centers in Germany, the UK, and Poland.
• Consolidated payment management — Multiple shipping invoices can be bundled into one payment, simplifying bookkeeping for high-volume shippers.
• Spending insights and alerts — All shipping payments are tracked under the seller's Amazon ID, with automatic notifications for invoice status changes and credit limit updates.

How Amazon Pay Works for Shipping Invoices

The Amazon Pay integration lets sellers use payment methods already stored in their Amazon account to settle inbound shipping invoices. Instead of managing separate payment workflows or tracking individual invoices manually, sellers can process payments instantly through a single interface. The system supports consolidating multiple invoices into one transaction, which is particularly useful for frequent shippers looking to reduce the volume of individual payments each month.

The integration also provides spending insights tied to the seller's Amazon ID, centralizing all shipping-related expenditures in one dashboard. Sellers receive instant notifications when invoices are paid and when credit limits change, eliminating the need to manually monitor payment statuses or worry about missed deadlines.

Loose Loading Explained

Loose loading allows sellers to load packed products directly onto the floor of a truck or container without palletizing them first. For sellers who have been required to palletize all inbound FBA shipments, this removes a significant preparation step. Without the need to purchase pallets, wrap products, and secure them for transit, sellers can streamline their shipment preparation process and reduce associated costs.