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How to ship inventory to an Amazon warehouse

The right mode, how to prepare it, what drives the price and the mistakes that cost money. Best modes: LTL, Truckload, Parcel.

Short answer: Send pallets to Amazon fulfillment centers by LTL with an appointment booked through Amazon's carrier central process, or by truckload for full loads; small case shipments go parcel. Pallets must meet Amazon's prep rules: 40x48 wood pallets, under 72 inches tall, labeled on all four sides.

Updated November 3, 2026 · By the GetShippingRates team at Armstrong Transport Group

Step by step

Preparing inventory to an Amazon warehouse for shipping

  1. Create the inbound shipment and print pallet labels.
  2. Build pallets to Amazon's size, weight and labeling rules.
  3. Book LTL or truckload with the delivery appointment.
  4. Send the BOL with the shipment ID and reference numbers.
  5. Track to the appointment; missed appointments get rescheduled.
Cost

What drives the price

  • Appointment delivery
  • Pallet count and weight
  • Detention at busy fulfillment centers
  • Re-delivery after a refused or missed appointment

For real prices see pallet shipping cost, the freight rate index and reefer shipping cost.

Avoid these

Mistakes that cost money

  • Pallets over 72 inches tall.
  • Missing labels on four sides.
  • No appointment booked.

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Frequently asked questions

Can LTL deliver to Amazon?

Yes, with a scheduled appointment and the shipment's reference numbers on the BOL.

What pallet size does Amazon require?

40x48 inch wood pallets, generally no taller than 72 inches including the pallet.

LTL or truckload to Amazon?

Under about 6 to 8 pallets, LTL; more than that, price a truckload.

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