Overview

Amazon has updated the transportation fee schedule for Multi-Channel Distribution (MCD) orders placed through Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD). These revised rates, effective January 15, 2026, apply to sellers who use AWD inventory for replenishment to non-Amazon sales channels. Understanding these fee changes is essential for any multi-channel seller relying on AWD to manage inventory across platforms.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• New rates take effect January 15, 2026 — MCD transportation fees are being revised for both box load (small parcel delivery) and palletized load (less-than-truckload) shipments, with increases across most distance tiers.
• Fees are distance-based and weight-based — The MCD transportation fee is calculated by multiplying the shipping weight of your box or pallet by a per-pound rate determined by the distance between the AWD distribution center and your off-Amazon destination.
• Two shipping methods available — Sellers can choose between box load (small parcel delivery), where individual boxes are shipped directly, or palletized load, where boxes are consolidated onto pallets for LTL/TL delivery.
• Dimensional weight may apply — Shipping weight is the greater of actual weight or dimensional weight, which means lightweight but bulky shipments could cost more than expected.
• AWD storage and processing fees are separate — MCD orders also incur standard AWD storage and processing fees in addition to the transportation charge.

Updated MCD Transportation Rates (Effective January 15, 2026)

The revised fee structure maintains a tiered pricing model based on shipping distance. For box load (small parcel delivery), the per-pound rates are: $0.50 for 0–150 miles, $0.58 for 151–300 miles, $0.63 for 301–600 miles, $0.76 for 601–1,000 miles, $0.95 for 1,001–1,400 miles, $1.13 for 1,401–1,800 miles, and $1.26 for shipments over 1,801 miles. These represent increases of roughly $0.07–$0.19 per pound compared to the current rates depending on the distance tier.

For palletized load (LTL/TL), the updated per-pound rates are: $0.11 for 0–250 miles, $0.15 for 251–500 miles, $0.21 for 501–1,000 miles, $0.27 for 1,001–1,500 miles, $0.32 for 1,501–2,000 miles, and $0.42 for distances over 2,001 miles. Palletized shipping remains significantly cheaper per pound, though the longest-distance tier sees a notable increase from $0.36 to $0.42.