Amazon Warehousing and Distribution 2027 Fee Changes — New Processing and Transportation Rates, Single-SKU Pallet Discount, and Age-Based Storage From March 1
As part of its 2027 US fee announcement, Amazon is updating Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) pricing. From February 1, 2027, AWD processing is set at $1.55 per box and transportation at $1.58 per cubic foot, single-SKU pallets get a 40% discount on inbound processing, and the fuel and logistics surcharge extends to AWD transportation fees. From March 1, 2027, AWD storage moves to age-based pricing, with inventory held more than 12 months charged 2.5 times the standard rate. Amazon also plans storage reservations and removal and disposal options, each with their own fees.
Real-World Impact
Moving 500 cubic feet of AWD inventory into FBA at the new $1.58 per cubic foot rate costs $790 in transportation fees; with the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge applied from February 1, 2027, that becomes about $817.65.
Key Points
- From February 1, 2027, AWD processing fees become $1.55 per box and AWD transportation fees become $1.58 per cubic foot
- Single-SKU pallets receive a 40% discount on AWD inbound processing from February 1, 2027
- The 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge that applies to FBA fulfillment fees will also apply to AWD transportation fees from February 1, 2027
- From March 1, 2027, AWD storage fees become age-based — inventory stored more than 12 months is charged 2.5 times the standard rate
- Amazon will introduce AWD storage reservations to make capacity more predictable, plus removal and disposal options with their own fees; rates and dates for these were not published in the announcement coverage
What You Should Do Now
- 1Review the AWD section of Amazon's 2027 fee summary in Seller Central to confirm the rates that apply to your shipments
- 2Where possible, consolidate inbound AWD shipments into single-SKU pallets to qualify for the 40% inbound processing discount
- 3Identify AWD inventory approaching 12 months of age and plan replenishment, sell-through or removal before age-based storage starts on March 1, 2027
- 4Recalculate landed cost per unit for AWD-replenished ASINs to include the fuel and logistics surcharge on transportation