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Flexport will work with you to deliver FCL shipments directly to FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) centers.

Here are the specifications to follow if your FCL shipment will be palletized.

Pallet Specifications

General requirements and dimensions

Use standard or EUR-pallets for stuffing Use GMA Grade B or higher, 40" x 48" / 1 m x 1.25m 4-way access, wood pallets
Any single pallet must not be taller than 72" Pallets can be double stacked for a max height of 100"

  • Max weight per pallet: 1,500 lbs. / 680.4 kg

Other considerations

GMA Grade A pallets are required for grocery items CHEP pallets meeting GMA Grade A and B industry standards are acceptable
Do not ship items on PECO pallets, as these cannot be moved using a standard pallet jack Plastic pallets will be rejected by Amazon

Securing the pallets

Carton boxes must not have more than 1" overhand on either side of the pallet Use load bars and tension to secure the pallets (recommended but not required):

Diagram of Amazon container pallet loading showing double-stacked pallets separated by a load bar above single-stacked pallets

Pallet configuration

  • Pallet loading should use a "turned" configuration, as illustrated here:
Diagram comparing four pallet loading patterns in a container: Straight, Turned (recommended), Pinwheeled, and Distributing Weight