Arrange Transport for Amazon Shipment
Getting Started
To begin the FBA 2024 workflow:
- Navigate to the outbound shipment you want to send to Amazon.
- Click the Arrange Transport button.
- Select Amazon FBA V2024 from the available options.
FBA Item Details (Pre-Workflow)
Before entering the 7-step wizard, configure the FBA item details for your shipment.
FBA Eligibility Check
The system automatically checks each item's eligibility with Amazon's FBA Inbound program and displays a green (eligible), red (not eligible), or loading badge next to each item. If an item is not eligible, a yellow warning panel explains the reason (e.g., not in Amazon catalog, requires hazmat approval, condition not met). These warnings are non-blocking.
EU Destination Marketplace Selection
Sellers connected to an EU Amazon channel can select their destination marketplace. The marketplace defaults to your connected channel but can be changed by clicking Edit on the Ship To card. Available markets include Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and India.
Configure Item Settings
For each item, configure Label Owner, Prep Owner, Prep Category, Prep Types, and Expiry Date as applicable.
Verify the Ship From Address and Seller Information, then click Create Amazon FBA Plan to enter the wizard.
Step 1: Pack Workflow
Pack First
Required for SPD shipments. You enter box contents in Step 3 before seeing placement options. Also supported for LTL, though Pack Later is more reliable for LTL.
Pack Later
Does not support SPD. Amazon provides placement options before you finalize box contents. More reliable for LTL shipments.
Step 2: Packing Options
Review the packing options provided by Amazon. Each option shows Total Fee, Discounts, and Packing Groups (SKU count and total item count). Select the option that best fits your needs.
Step 3: Box Contents
Create boxes and assign items to them. Click Add Box Group, enter dimensions and weight, then use +All or +1 to assign items. Enable Use 2D Barcode or Auto-Print FNSKU Labels as needed.
Qualifying for Amazon-Optimized Placement
To unlock the Amazon-optimized inbound option with no inbound placement fee in Step 4, your box configuration must meet these requirements:
- At least 5 identical cartons or pallets per item
- Same quantity per item across all cartons
- Same item mix in every carton
If any carton has a different quantity or is missing an item that others include, the plan will not qualify.
Once all items are assigned to boxes, click Submit Box Contents to proceed.
Step 4: Placement Options
Review Amazon's placement options based on fulfillment center locations, associated fees, and shipping efficiency.
Amazon-Optimized Inbound Option
If your box contents meet the eligibility requirements from Step 3, Amazon will offer an Amazon-optimized inbound option with no inbound placement fee. This option distributes inventory across multiple fulfillment centers for better placement.
Eligibility: at least 5 identical cartons per item, same quantity per item, and same item mix in every carton.
Review each option's destination fulfillment center(s) and associated costs. Select the placement option that best fits your needs and budget.
Step 5: Delivery Options
- Delivery Window: Select your preferred delivery date range
- Delivery Speed: Choose delivery speed options if available
- Destination Details: Confirm the fulfillment center address
Step 6: Transportation Options
Select your shipping method:
- Small Parcel Delivery (SPD): For individual boxes via parcel carriers
- Less Than Truckload (LTL): For palletized shipments sharing truck space
- Full Truckload (FTL): For large shipments requiring a full truck
Select your preferred carrier or use Amazon's partnered carriers for potentially discounted rates. Review estimated shipping costs before confirming.
Step 7: Labels
Generate and download all required shipping labels. Depending on your shipment type:
- Box Labels: Labels for each carton
- Pallet Labels: For LTL/FTL palletized shipments
- Bill of Lading: Required for LTL/FTL shipments
Click the download button to generate labels in PDF format, then print and apply to boxes/pallets. If you have a print station configured, labels may print automatically.
Completing the Shipment
After completing all 7 steps, your shipment is automatically marked as shipped when you confirm the transportation option. Apply all labels and arrange for carrier pickup or drop-off.