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What Are the Amazon FBA Pallet Delivery (LTL) Guidelines?

Sending pallets to an Amazon fulfilment centre (FBA) comes with strict rules. This guide helps you prepare your Amazon pallet delivery correctly, avoiding delays, refusals, and financial penalties.

Protected from Delays as an Amazon Preferred Carrier

As the UK’s only pallet network in the Amazon Inbound Preferred Carrier Programme (IPCP), your pallets benefit from daily booked slots at every Amazon fulfilment centre. This protects your deliveries from rejection and keeps your stock flowing smoothly.

Amazon Pallet Size and Weight Limits

Amazon has strict limits for pallet deliveries:

Max Height: 1.8 metres, including the pallet base
Max Weight: 1,000 kg
If over 500 kg: clearly label your pallet as "HEAVY GOODS"

Oversized or overweight pallets may be refused on arrival.

Accepted Pallet Types for Amazon FBA

Amazon only accepts 4-way entry wooden pallets. Plastic pallets are not allowed.

Requirement	Details
Pallet Dimensions	1,200 mm x 1,000 mm x 150 mm
Pallet Type	4-way wooden pallet (no plastic)
Wrapping	Fully shrink-wrapped with no loose cartons

Damaged or Broken Pallets Will Be Rejected

Amazon will reject any pallet that is broken or unstable. Ensure your pallet is strong, clean, and safe to handle.

We do not supply pallets or shrink wrap for Amazon deliveries. Your goods must be fully prepared before collection, in line with Amazon’s FBA preparation guidelines.

Amazon Pallet Labelling Requirements

Each pallet must be labelled clearly before dispatch. Place an A4 or larger label securely on the outside of the shrink wrap showing:

To: Full Amazon fulfilment centre address
From: Your full sender address
Purchase Order Number(s)
Number of Cartons
Number of Units
Pallet Count: e.g. 1 of 3, 2 of 3

How to Send Your Amazon Pallet with Us

It’s simple to get your pallets to Amazon through our IPCP service:

Prepare your pallet as per the guidelines above
Book your delivery with us - we will secure the Amazon slot for you through Carrier Central
Send your pallet to Palletline - we will handle the final delivery to Amazon’s fulfilment centre

Our fixed daily slots at every Amazon site protect your delivery from inbound delays and help you maintain your performance score.

Key Things to Remember for Amazon Pallet Deliveries

Pallets must meet Amazon’s strict size and packaging rules
Deliveries run on tight booking windows - we protect you from late fees
We are an Amazon Inbound Preferred Carrier, so your pallets are delivered faster and more reliably than non-IPCP carriers