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Small parcel delivery to Amazon FBA warehouses now requires an approved carrier, as Amazon’s Australian fulfilment centres no longer accept self-delivered small parcel shipments.
Amazon introduced the change on 1 September 2025, meaning Australian FBA sellers must arrange small parcel shipments through a third-party carrier, Amazon SEND or the Partnered Carrier Program.
If you’re sending inventory to Amazon FBA, understand the Amazon FBA box limits, weight requirements, and labelling rules before your cartons leave the warehouse. This guide explains the key small parcel delivery requirements and the shipping options available to Australian sellers.
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Get a Quote NowAmazon FBA small parcel shipments in Australia must meet specific box, weight, labelling and carrier requirements. Since 1 September 2025, Amazon’s Australian fulfilment centres no longer accept self-delivered small parcel shipments. Sellers must arrange SPD shipments through a third-party carrier, Amazon SEND or the Partnered Carrier Program.
Key requirements include:
For domestic shipments, Couriers & Freight can help sellers compare available carrier options and arrange parcel delivery.
For standard small parcel shipments, each box should not exceed 50 lb (22.7 kg), unless it contains a single oversized item. Amazon’s current shipping guidance allows boxes containing multiple items up to 36 inches long, 25 inches wide and 25 inches high, subject to the applicable shipment requirements.Â
A box containing a single oversized item may exceed the standard dimensions when the item itself requires the extra space, but the carton should remain closely fitted to the product.
Independent third-party carrier boxes are allowed up to 108 inches (274 cm) in length, with length and girth combined capped at 165 inches (419 cm). For small parcel delivery, Amazon states that Partnered Carrier Program shipments can contain up to 200 boxes.
Consider a homewares seller in Adelaide packing cartons of stoneware mugs and cast-iron cookware for an FBA restock.
The seller weighs each carton before sealing it and measures every side against Amazon's box limits. If a carton contains a single oversized item, the seller checks that the box is only large enough to accommodate the item and its required cushioning.Â
Before the cartons leave the warehouse, the seller can also check Couriers & Freight’s Preparing Boxes guide to confirm the packing requirements.Â
Place each label on a flat surface, away from corners, edges, seams, and tape lines, so the barcode remains readable. Each box needs two separate labels: the FBA Shipping Label and the Carrier Label. Amazon recommends placing shipment labels on a flat surface, away from corners and edges, so the barcodes remain readable. Where possible, place labels at least 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) from any box edge.
Check every label before the carton leaves your warehouse. A label placed across a seam can be damaged when the box is opened, making the barcode difficult or impossible to scan and potentially delaying processing.Â
Amazon FBA sellers have three compliant options for small parcel delivery:Â
The appropriate option depends on the shipment’s origin and destination. It also depends on whether you ship inventory within Australia or import it from overseas.Â
Sellers importing inventory from overseas rather than shipping domestically within Australia.
Choose the shipping method based on the shipment type, destination and current Amazon eligibility requirements. Domestic shipments can use the Partnered Carrier Program or a suitable third-party carrier, while Amazon SEND is available only for supported international origins and shipment types. Check Seller Central before booking.
Domestic parcel express delivery is the Couriers & Freight service for Amazon FBA small parcel shipments.
Couriers & Freight provides domestic parcel express delivery for e-commerce businesses selling through Shopify, eBay, Etsy and Amazon. This lets sellers arrange domestic FBA shipments without contacting individual carriers.
Couriers & Freight’s digital freight management platform gives businesses access to more than 60 carrier partners across road, air and sea services. Sellers can compare options through the platform instead of managing multiple carrier booking systems.
For Amazon FBA shipments, available carrier options will depend on the shipment’s requirements and the carriers currently accepted for the relevant Amazon fulfilment centre.
Consider a seller whose stock check shows low inventory two days before a scheduled sale. They need to arrange collection within the required timeframe.Â
Through Couriers & Freight, they can compare and book a service that meets the shipment requirements. Tracking lets them monitor the cartons on their way to the fulfilment centre.Ready to arrange your domestic FBA shipment?Â
Book a small parcel delivery with Couriers & Freight.
Book domestic parcel express delivery for your Amazon FBA small parcel shipment through Couriers & Freight's carrier network.
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$88
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$88
$44.07
$120
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Tail Lift Delivery 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
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$45
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$88
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$88
$44.07
$120
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Tail Lift Delivery 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
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$88
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$88
$44.07
$120
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$44.07
$120
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Dead weight over 32KGS carton freight
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$11.93
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Pallet Surcharge
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$47
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Western Australia Regional Surcharge
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%10
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**Prices correct of 16th September 2024
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