Overview

When sending inventory to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD), sellers must complete a multi-step workflow that includes confirming carrier details before shipments can be finalized. This carrier confirmation step is essential for ensuring your inventory reaches AWD facilities without delays or rejections. Understanding the differences between small parcel and truckload shipment requirements will help you navigate this process smoothly.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Carrier confirmation is Step 4 - After selecting inventory, configuring shipping details, and applying box labels, you must confirm your carrier information before your shipment can proceed.
• Truckload shipments have additional requirements - If you are shipping via truckload (LTL or FTL), you will need to provide carrier details and, in some cases, pallet information that small parcel shipments do not require.
• Partnered carriers simplify the process - When using an Amazon-partnered carrier, the workflow handles much of the logistics coordination for you, though you will still need to supply pallet details for truckload shipments.
• Small parcel shipments are simpler - If you are shipping via small parcel delivery (SPD), you only need to confirm your carrier. Pallet labels and pallet details are not required.
• Seller-arranged carriers require more input - When using your own carrier rather than an Amazon-partnered option, you must manually provide shipment details including carrier name, tracking information, and freight-ready dates.

The AWD Shipment Workflow

The complete Send to AWD workflow consists of several sequential steps. First, you select the inventory you want to send to AWD facilities. Next, you configure your shipping preferences and method. In the third step, you generate and apply box labels to your cartons. Step 4 is where carrier confirmation takes place, and this is where the process diverges depending on your shipment type. For truckload shipments using a partnered carrier, there is an additional Step 5 where you generate and apply pallet labels. Finally, you review all shipment details and confirm everything is accurate before the shipment is dispatched.