Inbound Logistics for Amazon Sellers in Australia

Amazon sellers routinely face long delays and unexpected costs because inbound shipments get held up well before they reach fulfilment centres. Moving stock from a 3PL to “Available” in an FBA centre can take 16 to 22 days, leading to missed delivery windows, detention fees, and pallets being rejected for non-compliance.

Couriers & Freight’s Amazon inbound logistics service manages every stage of the process: prep, labelling, pallet build, Carrier Central appointment-setting, and national LTL/FTL delivery into FBA sites. By coordinating the workflow from supplier or port pickup through to Fulfilment Centre (FC) check-in, sellers reduce reworks and achieve more consistent inbound timelines.

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Why Businesses Choose Couriers and Freight Amazon Inbound Logistics

Couriers & Freight integrates Amazon inbound logistics into a national network of 3PL services, warehousing facilities, cross-dock locations, and multi-carrier pallet transport. This creates one accountable workflow from receiving to FC delivery, reducing handovers and the coordination gaps that typically cause missed appointments and inbound rework.

Main advantages include:

• One-platform coordination: Prep, labelling, pallet build, booking, and linehaul managed in one system.
• Full Carrier Central management: Appointment creation, slot monitoring, and updates for every FC.
• Multi-carrier LTL/FTL options: Consistent pallet and truckload capacity across metro and regional lanes.
• National staging network: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth cross-dock and holding points.
• Rapid relabelling and repalletising: Fast correction of non-compliant stock to prevent FC rejection.
• Transparent quoting: Clear pricing before work begins, with no hidden fees.
• Tracking and status updates: Visibility across all inbound stages through a single portal.

For example, a container arriving in Melbourne can be deconsolidated, checked, labelled, palletised, and booked into a fulfilment centre via LTL in a single coordinated process. With Australian parcel volumes expected to grow by 2.6% in 2025, sellers increasingly depend on structured inbound workflows to avoid delays and inventory shortages.

This coordinated inbound model reduces reworks, speeds up check-in, and frees operations teams to focus on sales rather than logistics management.

What’s Included in Our Amazon Inbound Service

Couriers & Freight provides Amazon inbound logistics built around compliance, load accuracy, and predictable delivery into Australian fulfilment centres. Each step is structured to reduce reworks, prevent FC rejections, and keep shipments moving on schedule.

Standard Inclusions:

• Pickup (supplier, 3PL, or port): Collection from importer warehouses or port depots, including container deconsolidation.
• Receiving & quality checks: Verification against shipment plans and inspection for damage or inconsistencies.
• FNSKU & carton labelling: Labels applied to Amazon specifications for scannability and accuracy.
• Polybagging, bundling & kitting: Item preparation aligned with FBA packaging rules.
• Palletisation & wrap to Amazon spec: Pallets built to Fulfilment Centre (FC) guidelines for height, weight, and stability.
• Documentation: Bill of Lading (BOL)/Progressive Rotating Order (PRO) creation, ASN alignment, and all required FC paperwork.
• Carrier Central appointment booking: Scheduling, monitoring, and updates for confirmed slot times.
  LTL/FTL linehaul to FC: National pallet and truckload coverage for inbound freight.
• Tracking & Proof Of Delivery (POD): Visibility across all stages from prep to FC check-in.

Add-ons:

• Shipment plan creation for new or complex SKUs
• Reworks for non-compliant stock or incorrect labelling
• Handling of returns or removal orders
• Cross-docking and short-term warehousing for staged inbound waves
• Container unloading and reloading for multi-FC campaigns

Exclusions:

• Cold-chain freight
• Dangerous goods not accepted by Amazon
• Export crating or ISPM-15 requirements unless separately quoted

Couriers & Freight handles electronics, FMCG, homewares, apparel, consumer goods, and big-and-bulky freight. Services scale from single pallets to weekly multi-FC replenishment, ensuring each step is coordinated to minimise delays and prevent costly rework.

Pricing and Quote Information

Pricing for Amazon inbound logistics is based on the work required for prep and the transport needed to reach each FC. Prep services are typically charged per pallet or per shipment, while LTL and FTL pricing depends on distance, weight or volume, handling complexity, and appointment availability.

Key cost drivers include reworks for non-compliant stock, special packaging or handling, missed slot reschedules, and peak-season surcharges when capacity tightens.

Sellers can access clear quotes through the FTL and LTL portals. All pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees, and the quote-to-book platform ensures that all costs are visible before booking to help sellers avoid surprise expenses.

Service Locations and Coverage

Couriers & Freight provides national inbound coverage supported by local staging, cross-dock capacity, and FC appointment handling across Australia’s major capitals. This network supports Amazon sellers running single-FC replenishment or multi-FC inbound waves, with consistent LTL and FTL delivery into metro and regional areas.

Key cities and lanes covered:

• Sydney: Metro and regional staging for palletised inbound freight.

• Melbourne: Port unloading, deconsolidation, and cross-dock options.

• Brisbane: Metro and regional LTL coverage for recurring inbound runs.

• Adelaide: Fulfilment centre appointments and pallet staging.

• Perth: Metro and regional delivery supported by integrated linehaul.

Couriers & Freight’s national footprint allows sellers to position stock close to key FCs, manage split inbound loads, and keep inventory moving during both steady-state and peak-season periods. This combination of reach and local handling ensures inbound freight moves quickly and predictably.

7 Benefits of Outsourcing Amazon Inbound to Couriers and Freight

Outsourcing Amazon inbound logistics removes the handover delays that regularly lead to missed appointments, rework, and longer check-in times. With one provider managing prep, booking, and LTL/FTL delivery into Australian fulfilment centres, sellers gain more consistent inbound timing and fewer compliance setbacks.

Benefits include:

1. Reduced rejections through accurate labelling, pallet build, and documentation.
2. Fewer rebookings caused by missed or unavailable FC delivery windows.
3. Lower detention and storage fees through timely appointment management.
4. Faster in-stock dates, improving sales performance and maintaining Buy Box readiness.
5. Fewer touchpoints for operations teams, reducing coordination workload.
6. Clearer cost visibility across all inbound stages.
7. Scalability during seasonal peaks, with the capacity to service multiple FCs and large inbound waves

Sellers who outsource can focus on growth while maintaining predictable supply chains.

Get a Quote for Amazon Inbound Logistics

Accurate prep, compliant appointments, and dependable national linehaul are essential for smooth Amazon inbound logistics. Couriers & Freight manages each stage in one coordinated workflow, giving sellers consistent inbound timing into Australian fulfilment centres.

Request a quote for Full Truck Load or Less Than Truckload shipments through our dedicated portals and secure compliant, on-time delivery into Amazon fulfilment centres.

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