Amazon FBA is the most expensive shelf space you have ever rented. Warp moves freight into it without absorbing the penalty math.
Warp ships Amazon FBA inbound for sellers shipping pallets into Amazon fulfillment centers. Multi-FC distribution, appointment compliance, per-pallet all-inclusive pricing, and live GPS on every load — without locking you into Amazon Partnered Carrier rates.
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Live all-inclusive rates
PCP is convenient until you outgrow it
Amazon's Partnered Carrier Program (PCP) is built for sellers shipping a few pallets at a time. Rates are discounted because Amazon controls the load.
But PCP locks you into Amazon's schedule, Amazon's equipment, and Amazon's carrier choices — and the discount narrows as your volume grows.
Sellers at $5M+ in FBA inventory annually typically find that PCP's pricing advantage is gone once you account for cancellation fees, reschedule penalties, and the freight that did not move because PCP capacity was full.
Warp ships into the same FCs on per-pallet all-inclusive pricing with appointment scheduling handled by the Warp ops team.
You get scan-level visibility through the driver app, proof of delivery photos at the FC dock, and a single rate that covers pickup, line haul, and delivery without surcharges.
For sellers running recurring FBA inbound at scale, the structural answer is a freight network that is not Amazon's, even when the destination is Amazon's FC.
Amazon spreads your inventory. Your freight should match.
Amazon's Inventory Placement Service and Distributed Inventory Placement assign your inbound across multiple fulfillment centers based on demand forecasts.
For sellers using Inventory Performance Index management, the right answer is rarely 'ship everything to one FC.' But shipping LTL to 6 different Amazon FCs individually compounds cost — different carriers, different schedules, different appointment-scheduling workflows for each FC's Carrier Central system.
Warp consolidates the inbound at a cross-dock, sorts by destination FC, and dispatches each delivery with appointment compliance and ISA-spec palletization.
One ops conversation covers all six destinations. One invoice. One visibility dashboard.
Sellers running 50+ pallets per week into multi-FC inbound typically see total inbound cost drop 15 to 25% versus point-to-point LTL because the consolidation math compounds across destinations.
Same-day cargo van when the Amazon countdown clock is on
When an FBA SKU hits low inventory and the next scheduled inbound is days away, the cost of the stockout is not the lost sale — it is the customer who pulls out their phone, searches the category, and orders from a competitor.
For high-velocity SKUs that have to stay in stock, Warp dispatches single-pallet cargo van pickups same day in major metros and 1 to 12 pallet box trucks for emergency multi-pallet recoveries.
Live GPS on the dispatch, appointment compliance at the FC, and POD photos pushed to your system.
For sellers managing IPI scores and reorder cadence, the same-day recovery option is the difference between a 4-hour inventory gap and a 4-day one.
Recurring FBA inbound at scale
Use Warp when you are shipping 10+ pallets per week into Amazon FCs and have outgrown Partnered Carrier rates.
Warp dispatches LTL, FTL, and box truck freight to FCs across the contiguous US on per-pallet pricing with appointment scheduling and ISA-spec palletization.
Your ops team gets one rate, one driver-app visibility feed, and one ops contact for the whole program instead of 6 different carrier dashboards.
Multi-FC distribution programs
Use Warp when Amazon's Inventory Placement spreads your inbound across multiple FCs.
Warp consolidates pickup from your factory or 3PL, sorts at a cross-dock by destination FC, and dispatches each delivery with appointment compliance.
The consolidation cuts total inbound cost 15 to 25% versus shipping point-to-point LTL to each destination individually.
Q4 inventory placement surges
Use Warp when Q4 peak placement requires moving large inbound volume into FCs ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Week.
Warp's network handles surge capacity without spot-market pricing spikes because the program is contracted, not auctioned.
Sellers running Q4 placements typically lock dates 60 days ahead and Warp dispatches against the schedule with appointment compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Does Warp work with Amazon's Partnered Carrier Program?
Warp is an alternative to PCP, not a participant in it. The PCP discount comes from Amazon controlling the carrier choice and the schedule.
Warp ships into the same Amazon FCs on per-pallet all-inclusive pricing with appointment scheduling handled directly through Carrier Central.
For sellers shipping fewer than 5 pallets monthly, PCP often wins on raw rate.
For sellers at scale — 10+ pallets weekly, multi-FC distribution, or Q4 surge volume — Warp's per-pallet pricing typically produces lower total inbound cost once you account for cancellation fees, capacity availability, and the freight that did not move because PCP was full.
How does Warp handle Amazon FC appointment scheduling?
Warp's ops team schedules appointments through Amazon Carrier Central using your seller account credentials or a shared scheduling integration.
Appointment confirmation, FC-specific receiving requirements, and any reschedule events are handled by Warp ops and surfaced in your dashboard.
ISA-spec palletization (stretch wrap, FNSKU labeling, ASN compliance, pallet dimensions) is built into the load tender — your factory or 3PL gets a load sheet with Amazon-specific requirements baked in.
Can Warp handle multi-FC distribution from one origin?
Yes. Warp consolidates inbound at a cross-dock near origin, sorts by destination FC, and dispatches each FC delivery with appointment compliance and per-FC visibility.
For sellers running 5+ FC inbound programs, this is the structural answer that replaces 5 separate carrier relationships.
Sellers typically see 15 to 25% lower total inbound cost versus point-to-point LTL to each FC because the consolidation amortizes pickup, handling, and line-haul cost across destinations.
What about Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD)?
Warp ships into AWD facilities the same way it ships into FBA fulfillment centers — appointment scheduling through the AWD portal, per-pallet pricing, and scan-level visibility through delivery.
AWD is positioned by Amazon as an upstream storage option that feeds FBA via Amazon's own freight.
Sellers using AWD for off-Amazon inventory storage still need to move freight INTO AWD, and that is where Warp fits.
How does Warp handle Q4 peak placement?
Warp's network runs on contracted capacity, not spot-market auctions, which means Q4 placement freight does not see the same surge pricing as spot LTL or truckload markets.
Sellers typically lock dates 60 to 90 days ahead for Black Friday and Cyber Week inbound, and Warp dispatches against the schedule.
For sellers running Q4 surge volume across multiple FCs, the planning conversation maps your placement targets, lead times, and FC distribution into a designed program rather than dozens of one-off bookings.
Does Warp track Inventory Performance Index impact?
Warp does not manage your IPI directly — that is your Amazon Seller Central responsibility.
But Warp's same-day cargo van and box truck dispatch options let you recover from inbound delays before they impact stranded inventory or excess inventory metrics.
For sellers actively managing IPI scores, the same-day recovery capability is the difference between an inventory gap that costs IPI points and one that does not.
Can sellers integrate Warp with Seller Central or 3PL software?
Yes. Warp's freight API connects to most major 3PL software (Logiwa, ShipBob, Cin7) and supports custom integrations into Seller Central workflows.
For sellers running automated inbound tendering based on inventory thresholds, the API lets your system push shipment orders, receive rate confirmations, and track delivery status without manual booking.
See the Freight API documentation at /freight-api for endpoint details.
About the Warp freight network
Warp is a technology-driven freight network that combines cargo van, box truck, LTL, and FTL capacity under one operating system. Shippers get instant rates, real-time tracking, and access to 50+ cross-dock facilities, 1,500+ active lanes, and 9,000+ cargo vans and box trucks nationwide.
The network is supported by 20,000+ vetted carrier partners.
Unlike traditional brokers, Warp uses AI to match the right vehicle to every load based on weight, dimensions, urgency, and cost targets. Cross-dock operations reduce transit time by eliminating unnecessary terminal transfers.
Pool distribution and zone-skipping programs help enterprise shippers lower per-unit delivery costs while maintaining tight appointment windows.
Self-serve shippers can quote, compare, and book freight online in under two minutes. Enterprise accounts get dedicated capacity planning, committed rate programs, and a named operations team. Every shipment includes scan-level visibility from pickup through final delivery.
Warp operates across the contiguous United States with regional density in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors.
Cross-dock facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, and Milwaukee support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
Cargo vans handle loads up to 3,500 pounds and 400 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight.
Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,500 cubic feet, fitting most regional distribution and store delivery needs without requiring a loading dock.
Dry vans and full truckloads move 42,000+ pounds for high-volume lanes and recurring programs. LTL shipments share trailer space on optimized routes through Warp cross-docks, reducing per-pallet cost by consolidating multiple shippers on the same vehicle.
Warp does not default every shipment to a 53-foot trailer. The AI engine evaluates load weight, cube, delivery window, and cost to recommend the right vehicle. Shippers see all available mode options with live pricing in one comparison screen before booking.
Cross-dock operations
Cross-docking at Warp facilities eliminates warehouse storage. Inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours.
This reduces dwell time, lowers damage risk, and compresses delivery windows. Warp cross-docks support pallet-in, pallet-out operations with scan-level tracking at every handoff point.
Facility locations are selected for corridor density: Atlanta handles Southeast retail flow, Chicago serves Midwest manufacturing and replenishment, Houston covers Texas industrial distribution, and New York supports dense Northeast delivery. Each facility operates on appointment-based scheduling to prevent congestion and maintain throughput consistency.
Enterprise freight programs
Enterprise shippers get committed rate programs, dedicated account management, and custom SLA design. Warp builds lane-by-lane rate structures that account for volume commitments, seasonal variation, and mode flexibility. Operations teams monitor shipment execution daily and intervene proactively when exceptions occur.
Self-serve freight quoting
The self-serve portal lets shippers enter origin and destination, load details, and delivery requirements to see live rates across all available modes. Quotes include estimated transit time, vehicle type, and total cost.
Booking takes one click. After booking, shippers track every shipment with real-time GPS location, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documentation.
Industries and use cases
Retail shippers use Warp for store replenishment programs that deliver to hundreds of locations per week on tight appointment windows. Apparel brands use zone skipping to bypass regional parcel sortation and reduce per-unit delivery cost.
Food and beverage companies rely on time-definite delivery for perishable goods. Manufacturing operations use Warp for inbound vendor consolidation, combining multiple supplier shipments into fewer, fuller loads through cross-dock facilities.
Distribution companies use pool distribution to serve multiple delivery points from a single origin, splitting full truckloads at cross-docks into smaller last-mile vehicles.
Urgent freight recovery covers emergency capacity needs when primary carriers fail or demand spikes unexpectedly. Middle-mile optimization reduces cost and transit time on the longest segment of multi-leg shipments.
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