How to Confirm Carrier and Pallet Information in Amazon's Send to Amazon Workflow
Explains step 4 of Amazon's Send to Amazon workflow where sellers confirm carrier selection and pallet details for FBA shipments, including the choice between partnered and non-partnered carriers.
Overview
When shipping inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers via pallets, sellers must confirm their carrier and pallet details as part of the Send to Amazon workflow. This step is essential for ensuring your pallet shipments are properly coordinated with Amazon's receiving operations, and it also determines whether you can access discounted shipping rates through Amazon's partnered carrier program.
Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know
- Step 4 of Send to Amazon - Confirming carrier and pallet information is the fourth step in the Send to Amazon workflow, occurring after you've printed and applied box labels to your shipment.
- Pallet shipments only - This step applies exclusively to sellers shipping inventory on pallets (LTL, FTL, or FCL deliveries), not to small-parcel shipments.
- Partnered vs. non-partnered carriers - Sellers can choose between Amazon's partnered carriers for discounted rates or use their own third-party carrier arrangements.
- Automated tracking available - Selecting an Amazon-partnered carrier provides the added benefit of automated shipment tracking within Seller Central.
- Label requirements differ - If you select an Amazon-partnered carrier, the workflow will proceed to a fifth step where you print pallet labels. Non-partnered carrier shipments skip directly to the shipping details step.
The Send to Amazon Workflow
The Send to Amazon workflow guides sellers through the entire process of preparing and shipping inventory to Amazon's fulfillment network. The full workflow consists of five main steps: selecting inventory to send (including individual unit details), configuring shipping settings, printing box labels, confirming carrier and pallet information, and finally generating pallet labels or entering shipping details depending on your carrier choice. The carrier and pallet confirmation step sits near the end of the workflow because Amazon needs your box and inventory details finalized before arranging transportation logistics. Understanding where this step fits in the overall process helps sellers plan their shipment preparation timeline more effectively.
Choosing Between Partnered and Non-Partnered Carriers
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Sellers shipping inventory on pallets need to correctly complete the carrier confirmation step to access discounted partnered carrier rates and ensure their shipments are received smoothly at Amazon fulfillment centers.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon-partnered carriers offer discounted rates and automated tracking for pallet shipments
- The carrier confirmation step is required only for pallet (LTL/FTL/FCL) shipments, not small-parcel deliveries
- Non-partnered carrier shipments require manual booking and tracking outside Seller Central
- Pallets must meet Amazon's structural and dimensional requirements to avoid refusal or extra fees
Recommended Actions
- →Review Amazon's pallet-building requirements before creating your first pallet shipment to avoid receiving issues
- →Compare partnered carrier rates against your existing logistics provider to determine the most cost-effective option
- →Ensure all box labels are correctly applied before proceeding to the carrier confirmation step to prevent workflow restarts
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