Arranging for an LTL or Truck Load Delivery to Amazon

The following requirements apply to all LTL/FTL deliveries shipped to Amazon fulfillment centers.

All non-small parcel shipments must be palletized.

When delivering stock to EU countries, use 800x1200 mm Euro/CHEP.

We only accept GMA grade B or higher, 1000x1200 mm 4-way access wood pallets or 1000x1200 mm CHEP pallets when delivering stock to UK.

• Other pallets size can be rejected.
• Pallet exchange is not available.
• Pallets shipped internationally must be heat treated to ISPM-15 standard.
• Broken or damaged pallets are not acceptable and may be rejected at the merchant’s expense.

Amazon fulfillment centers cannot currently accept ocean container deliveries. In addition, floor-loaded deliveries require exceptional authorization in advance, where Amazon's business team contacts you directly for approval and enrollment.

Ocean container and unauthorized floor-loaded shipments may be refused at the dock, returned to you at your expense or subject to applicable non-compliance fees.

• Each pallet must be labeled with the Vendor Name, To and From address, PO numbers, Number of cartons, Pallet #____ of _____pallets in the upper right corner of one of the sides of the unitized load so that it is easily visually located.
• All pallets must contain like items when quantities allow. All pallets of mixed but visually similar product must be labeled 'mixed merchandise' or 'mixed SKUs' (for example, regular and wide-screen editions of a VHS or DVD that are packaged in similar-looking cartons).
• Cartons on pallets should not exceed the standard weight limit of 23 kg, unless they contain one single oversized item that exceeds 23kg. Individual cartons weighing more than 15 kg must be marked "Heavy package" (viewable from both the top and sides of each heavy-weight container). Cartons weighing more than 23 kg must be broken down into smaller shipment weights.
• Indicate the number of box labels you will need (one per box) and print them using a laser printer. Do not use inkjet printers as barcodes may become unscannable due to the ink smudging or running.

  Place each label on the outside of each box taking care to ensure that the physical contents of the box match with the carton number in the shipping plan.

• Position the labels so they will be easily visible when unpacking the pallet at the fulfillment center and do not cross the box seam.
• All pallets must be stretch-wrapped in clear plastic with a 'do not break stretchwrap' or 'do not break down' notification to the carrier. Pallets wrapped in black/opaque stretchwrap may be rejected.
• Securely stretch-wrap cartons to pallets (at least 3 times each quarter). Ensure that stretch-wrap completely affixes product to the pallet, so as to prevent shifting during transit and creates stable platform for pallet stacking in transit. Stretch-wrap should be tight. NO knots are allowed for loose parts of stretch-wrap (see the picture below). Inventory should be loaded on the pallet in a stable way so when the stretch wrap is removed inventory will not easily fall over but remain stable on the pallet.
  
  
• Neither point-of-sale containers nor pallet-sized boxes / gaylords must be used for shipping.
  
  
• Pallets must not exceed 180 cm in height when single-stacked. Double stacked pallets: 2.7 meters for DE/CEE and TR, and 3.0 meters for UK, FR, IT and ES (including the height of the pallet). FCs which are accepting double stacking deliveries are listed in FC Specifics table, please see EU FCs addresses and delivery specificities prior to shipping items.
• Total weight of a pallet must not exceed 500 kg.
• All Amazon fulfillment centers accept double-stacked pallets provided they are safe to load and unload and do not cause product damage during transit.
• There must be a minimum of 30 cm clearance between the top of the pallets and the roof of the vehicle, and a minimum of 30 cm clearance between the back of the last pallet and the rear of the vehicle.

When there are two or more orders shipping from the same pick-up location to the same Amazon fulfillment center and the required delivery date is the same, consolidate orders into one shipment with one Bill of Lading.

• Bill of Lading must reference all Amazon Reference IDs (POs) contained in the shipment. Amazon Reference IDs are found on the View an Existing Shipment page.
• Bill of Lading must include carton and pallet quantities per shipment.
• Whenever possible, the merchant should include the Bill of Lading number on the carton or pallet label. This allows for quick freight verification upon delivery at an Amazon fulfillment center.
• Do not combine Amazon and other customers' orders in the same shipment.
• Original Bill of Lading information must be made available to the carrier in order for the carrier to arrange advanced delivery appointment.

• Palletized deliveries must be made on a vehicle that is able to reverse up to our loading bay door and allow a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) or Fork Lift Truck (FLT) access to the rear of the vehicle. This should be at least a 7.5 tonne vehicle or greater with a reinforced floor.
• Articulated vehicles should preferably be solid-sided with a flat-floor surface (no raised metal-work or shipping hooks) and have a safe working load (SWL) of no less than 5 tonne.
• Palletized deliveries must be made on vehicles with sufficient head room to enable Amazon operatives to unload a pallet from the rear of a vehicle using an FLT.
• Palletized deliveries must have a 30 cm gap at a minimum between the rear of the vehicle and the stock to enable access for the dock levellers.
• Vehicles must be loaded with the short side of the pallets facing the rare of the vehicle. All palletized deliveries are unloaded from the rear, no side loading/ unloading is allowed.
  
  
• Palletized deliveries must have a 30 cm gap at a minimum between the top of the stock and the roof of the vehicle to allow sufficient clearance for the PPT to lift the pallet and offload merchandise.
• Transit vans, private vehicles (cars), flat-bed trucks, roller-bed trucks, sprinters or lorries under 7.5t are not accepted as suitable vehicles to deliver palletized deliveries because PPTs cannot be used to offload the delivery.
• It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is clear of any obstruction that may cause a health and safety issue or damage to any Amazon equipment being used to unload the vehicle, i.e. strapping of any kind. Failure to do so may render the carrier liable to any repairs to any Amazon equipment damaged by these obstructions.
• “Drag and Drop” or “Wagon and Drag” type trailers are not permitted.

• For every delivery to Amazon Fulfillment Centers, the seller or the carrier are required to request a delivery appointment no less than 24 hours ahead.
• All booking requests must be made using the Carrier Central.
• Seller must provide to the carrier a complete list of Amazon Reference IDs( POs) , PRO numbers and FBA shipments IDs included on or with the Bill of landing and instruct the carrier that Amazon will require this information when scheduling a dock appointment. Sellers can use the booking form to provide mandatory information to carriers.
• The carrier is required to fill in cartons and pallets count when using Carrier Central.
• The carrier must deliver the quantity specified on the Carrier Central system.
• No loads will be accepted without an advance appointment.
• All deliveries must arrive on time. If your shipment is delayed due to unforeseen events, Amazon must be notified. If your delay is longer than 30 minutes, reschedule your appointment in the Carrier Central. ROC will reschedule the appointment accordingly.
• For Partnered Carrier Program (PCP) Pallet, the carrier will book the delivery appointment on your behalf. See this page for more information.

During April 2021, we will transition from Amm to Finsterwalder for shipments to WRO5 fulfillment center. Beginning April 26, 2021, shipments for the German store which are assigned to WRO5 will show the Finsterwalder address. Other shipments for the German store assigned to fulfillment centers in Poland and the Czech Republic will remain directed to Amm.

Finsterwalder: To schedule an appointment for an LTL or Full Truck Load shipment with Finsterwalder in Halle (Saale), your carrier needs to book an appointment at Finsterwalder booking.

Versand durch Amazon:
[Your Amazon Company Name]
Finsterwalder Transport und Logistik GmbH
Schieferstraße 16 
06126 Halle/Saale 

Amm: To schedule an appointment for an LTL or Full Truck Load shipment with Amm hub in Nürnberg, your carrier needs to fill Amm’s X-Dock form and send it to amazon-fba@amm-spedition.de.

Versand durch Amazon:
[Your Amazon Company Name]
c/o Amm GmbH & Co KG Spedition
Hamburger Str. 99
90451 Nürnberg   

• Incorrect type of vehicle (does not allow access to PPT from the dock).
• No booking scheduled.
• More pallets delivered than stated in the booking form.
• Early or late delivery.
• Cannot access the stock due to Amazon unknown causes.
• Unsafe vehicle or unsafe pallet.
• Pallets exceeding height or weight limit.
• Cartons not stretch-wrapped securely to pallet.
• Freight that has been tampered with.
• Damaged freight.
• No delivery paperwork.
• Inaccessible pallets (no access from the dock).
• Point-of-sale containers, pallet-sized boxes or gaylords used for shipping.
• Non-Euro / CHEP pallet used for shipping.
• Vehicles that do not allow Amazon to offload stock from the rear of the vehicle.
• Pallets loaded with long side facing the rear of the vehicle.
• Offensive behavior or lack of cooperation by drivers.