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Five New Carriers Available in Amazon Buy Shipping
Amazon has expanded Buy Shipping to include five major carriers: USPS, UPS, OnTrac, and DHL eCommerce. This update allows US-based merchants to integrate private negotiated rates via the Merchant Fulfillment API and Shipping v2 API.
Source: developer-docs.amazonView original
You can now connect five new carrier accounts to Amazon Buy Shipping to use your negotiated carrier rates while getting account protection and refunds on eligible delivery-related claims, including late deliveries.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Sellers can now reduce per-unit costs by linking private carrier contracts directly to Buy Shipping. This maintains Amazon's protection against lost package claims and late shipment penalties while utilizing discounted rates like OnTrac Ground or UPS Roadie.
Key Takeaways
- Integration includes specific service IDs such as UPS_ROADIE_SAME_DAY and DHL_ECOMM_BPM_EXPEDITED.
- The feature is currently limited to Amazon stores located in the United States.
- Compatible with both the Merchant Fulfillment API and the Shipping v2 API for automated workflows.
- Supports diverse carrier options including OnTrac, DHL eCommerce, UPS Mail Innovations, UPS Roadie, and USPS.
Recommended Actions
- →Map new service identifiers like USPS_PTP_PRI_LFRB or ONTRAC_MFN_GROUND in your custom fulfillment software.
- →Link existing negotiated accounts for USPS, UPS, OnTrac, or DHL eCommerce within the Buy Shipping interface in Seller Central.
- →Audit API calls to ensure the Merchant Fulfillment API is using the correct service IDs to avoid incorrect rate applications.
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