Overview

Sellers sending inventory to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) with a partnered carrier must create and attach pallet labels before the shipment reaches the distribution center. The labels carry essential data that warehouse staff use to confirm the inbound load, making them a non‑negotiable part of the AWD inbound workflow. Getting the labeling right prevents delays, extra carrier fees, and inventory hold‑ups.

Key Points

• Label requirement — Every pallet shipped via an AWD partnered carrier must display a printed pallet label; without it the distribution center will reject the load.
• Four copies per pallet — Amazon supplies four identical labels for each pallet, one for each side, so the label is readable from any direction.
• Three printable sizes — Sellers can choose a 4 × 6 in label, a 3 ⅓ × 4 in (US‑letter) label, or a single A4‑page layout, depending on their printer capabilities.
• Box‑level SSCC still needed — Individual cartons on a pallet must retain their own Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) label even after palletization.
• Bill of Lading auto‑generated — For partnered‑carrier shipments Amazon creates a Bill of Lading (BOL) and makes it available by the morning of the scheduled pickup.
• Update BOL if quantities change — Any alteration to pallet or box counts after the plan is booked must be reflected on the BOL before the carrier arrives, or the shipment may be refused.

How the Pallet Label Process Works

1. Complete pallet configuration (Step 4) — After confirming pallet dimensions, weight limits, and shipping cost estimates, the system moves to the next stage. Example: A seller confirms three 48‑inch pallets, each holding 120 boxes, and accepts the quoted $250 carrier fee.
2. Generate labels (Step 5) — The “Print Pallet Labels” button becomes active. Sellers pick their preferred label size, then click “Print.” The platform automatically calculates the total number of labels (pallet count × 4). Example: With three pallets, the system creates twelve 4 × 6 in labels.