Amazon Warehousing and Distribution
Low-cost bulk storage for your ecommerce business
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) is a low-cost bulk storage solution that distributes your inventory to the Amazon store and non-Amazon sales channels. AWD pricing covers FBA inbound placement, so there is no separate charge for this service. AWD's auto-replenishment capability ensures your FBA inventory is kept in stock.
Why Amazon Warehousing and Distribution?
AWD keeps you in stock for less with seamless replenishment for multiple sales and distribution channels. It's also fully integrated with our other supply chain services.
Save on bulk storage
Pay as you go, with available discounts and no seasonal surcharges.
Simplify your operations
Available Amazon managed transportation to AWD and automatic replenishment from AWD to FBA.
Distribute beyond Amazon
Send to other sales channels, like Walmart Fulfillment Services, all from a single pool of AWD inventory.
“As an Amazon seller for over 10 years, we are super excited about [AWD] as it's something that sellers have been looking for a very long time. Auto replenishment and master case handling is the key of the program.”
Harris Chan
Sr. Business Manager, Amamax
“Until people have worked with 3PLs [third-party logistics] they don’t understand, working with Amazon [specifically AWD] is worth every penny!”
Oliver Crane
Chief Operating Officer, Epicwater Filters
Did you know?
You can lower shipping and storage costs with AWD
Cost type
Base rate
Smart storage rate
Amazon managed rate
Storage - West Coast region, including West Coast Palletizable region
$0.57/cu ft/month
$0.51/cu ft/month
10% off base rate
10% off base rate
$0.46/cu ft/month
20% off base rate
20% off base rate
Storage - East Coast, South East, and South Central regions
$0.48/cu ft/month
$0.43/cu ft/month
10% off base rate
10% off base rate
$0.38/cu ft/month
20% off base rate
20% off base rate
Inbound processing - All regions, excluding West Coast Palletizable region
$1.40/box
$1.40/box
$1.40/box
Inbound processing - West Coast Palletizable region1
$1.05/box
25% off base rate
25% off base rate
$1.05/box
25% off base rate
25% off base rate
$1.05/box
25% off base rate
25% off base rate
Outbound processing
$1.40/box
$1.40/box
$1.40/box
Transportation
$1.40/cu ft
$1.40/cu ft
$1.26/cu ft
10% off base rate
10% off base rate
11.40/box inbound processing with $0.35 promotional discount for eligible shipments received through December 31, 2026. See shipment eligibility criteria
Ready to get started?
Step 1
Log in to Seller Central
Log in to your Seller Central account or sign up as a seller. We recommend using a Professional selling account so you can take advantage of a full range of services.
Step 2
Review requirements
Make sure your products are eligible for storage and distribution by reviewing AWD requirements in Seller Central.
Step 3
Create and send shipments to AWD
Visit the Amazon Warehousing and Distribution page in Seller Central to create and track shipments, view and move your AWD inventory, and track replenishments to the Amazon fulfillment network.
Store in China, fulfill in the US with Global Warehousing and
Distribution
Global Warehousing and Distribution (GWD) offers low-cost bulk storage in Shenzhen, China with replenishment capabilities to the US Amazon fulfillment network. Save up to 45% on storage costs compared to US AWD and choose auto-replenishment to maintain healthy FBA inventory levels without manual intervention. Focus on growing your business while GWD handles the cross-border logistics—shipping, customs clearance, and delivery right into FBA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AWD cost?
If you’re an FBA seller, there are no fees for enrolling in AWD. You’ll be charged only when you send your inventory to our warehousing and distribution facilities. Learn more.
How does auto-replenishment work?
Auto-replenishment relies on a proprietary data-science model that monitors the inventory levels in Prime-ready fulfillment centers and triggers replenishments in order to maintain adequate inventory levels so that your products stay in stock. If you leave auto-replenishment enabled, your products are considered in stock and buyable when they're received by AWD, and we manage your replenishments so you don't have to worry about Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) capacity limits.
How much does AWD cost during the holiday season?
AWD has simple, pay-as-you-go pricing with no additional costs for the holiday season.
What products can be stored with AWD?
AWD is available for a variety of FBA products. When you book shipments to AWD, we’ll confirm that the products you’re trying to send are eligible for the program. We’re working to make more products eligible for AWD.
Can I send inventory currently stored in FBA to AWD instead?
No. You can’t move inventory from FBA to AWD because items are stored differently in our fulfillment and distribution centers. In FBA fulfillment centers, items are optimized for picking, packing, and delivery. In AWD facilities, inventory is optimized for bulk storage.
What if I have additional questions about AWD?
Visit our help pages to get detailed information about AWD.
Low-cost bulk storage for your ecommerce business
*A Professional selling account is $39.99/month + selling fees. Learn more
