Amazon AWD Review & Pricing (2026)

Amazon AWD

3PLs / Prep Centers / FulfillmentInventory Management

Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) is Amazon's upstream bulk storage and distribution service for third-party sellers. It stores pallets and master cases at Amazon-operated facilities and moves inventory into FBA fulfillment centers through an auto-replenishment system. AWD is built for sellers who need low-cost long-term storage, run into FBA capacity limits, or want to consolidate inventory across multiple sales channels.

AWD sits upstream of FBA in a seller's supply chain and handles storage, automated replenishment, and multi-channel distribution to destinations such as Walmart Fulfillment Services, direct-to-consumer orders, and other marketplaces from a single inventory pool. The service focuses on pallet and master-case volumes, so it is generally a better fit for sellers who ship by the truckload and can plan inventory in advance. Teams that rely on kitting, bundling, custom prep, or parcel-based inbound should verify whether AWD's scope fits their workflow.

Capabilities
Bulk Upstream Storage
Stores pallets and master cases at Amazon-operated facilities positioned upstream of FBA fulfillment centers.
Auto-Replenishment to FBA
Automatically ships inventory from AWD into FBA when Prime-ready stock drops below threshold levels set by Amazon's replenishment model.
Multi-Channel Distribution
Distributes inventory from a single AWD pool to non-Amazon channels including Walmart Fulfillment Services, direct-to-consumer orders, and other marketplaces.
Integrated FBA Inbound
FBA inbound placement is included in AWD pricing, so there is no separate placement fee when moving stock from AWD to FBA.
Amazon Managed Transportation
Optional Amazon-managed freight service for moving inventory from the supplier to AWD and from AWD to FBA.
Smart Storage Discount Tiers
Discounted storage rates are available for sellers who commit to longer storage durations or use Amazon managed transportation.
No Seasonal Storage Surcharges
Flat storage fee structure without the Q4 long-term storage surcharges that apply to standard FBA inventory.
Seller Central Integration
Inventory visibility, shipment creation, and replenishment settings are managed directly from Seller Central.
Strengths
Low-cost bulk storage option compared with standard FBA storage and many independent 3PL providers.
Automated replenishment into FBA reduces manual inventory planning for sellers managing tight FBA capacity limits.
Supports Multi-Channel Distribution to Walmart Fulfillment Services, direct-to-consumer orders, and other non-Amazon channels from a single inventory pool.
Pay-as-you-go pricing structure with no Q4 long-term storage surcharges on AWD stock.
FBA inbound placement fees are bundled into AWD pricing, reducing duplicated fees for sellers who route inventory through AWD.
Tightly integrated with Seller Central and Amazon's broader fulfillment network.
Considerations
AWD only accepts LTL and full truckload shipments, so parcel-based inbound workflows are not supported.
Sellers have reported capacity constraints where AWD has declined inbound shipments during peak periods.
Transfers from AWD into FBA can take several days or longer, which may affect sell-through during fast-moving inventory cycles.
AWD does not offer kitting, bundling, or custom prep services, so sellers with complex prep needs may still need a separate prep center.
Storage and processing fees differ by region, with West Coast base rates higher than other regions as of January 2026.
Using AWD alongside FBA concentrates more of the supply chain with a single vendor, which some sellers view as a dependency risk.
Pricing
$0.48/cu ft/mo
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Category3PLs / Prep Centers / Fulfillment
Type3PL
Pricing modelUsage-based
MarketplacesAmazon (US)
Best forFBA sellers
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