🇺🇸 USFBA FeesMedium ImpactJanuary 15, 2026
Amazon AWD Storage and Transportation Fees Rise Up to 22% in 2026
Effective: January 15, 2026
US sellers using Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) for upstream bulk inventory storage or Supply Chain by Amazon
Amazon raised Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) fees effective January 15, 2026. West region storage climbed 19% to $0.57 per cubic foot per month, and AWD transportation rates rose 22% to $1.26 per cubic foot. Sellers using AWD for upstream bulk storage and replenishment now face meaningfully higher carrying costs, especially those warehousing goods at Western fulfillment centers.
Real-World Impact
A seller storing 500 cu ft in Amazon's West region now pays $285/month in AWD storage fees — up from $240/month, a $45/month increase. Over a full year that adds $540 in carrying costs before transportation is factored in.
Key Points
- West region AWD storage increased 19%: from $0.48 to $0.57 per cu ft/month
- AWD transportation fee (Amazon Managed) rose 22%: from $1.04 to $1.26 per cu ft
- Inbound and outbound processing fees increased from $1.35 to $1.40 per box
- Sellers storing inventory in the West region (California, Nevada) bear the largest cost increase
- Effective January 15, 2026 — all AWD storage and transportation charges apply at new rates
What You Should Do Now
- 1Pull your AWD usage report in Seller Central → Reports → Fulfillment to see current cubic feet stored by region
- 2Recalculate inventory holding costs using the updated AWD rate card, especially for West region storage
- 3Compare total AWD cost against standard FBA or 3PL alternatives for your highest-volume SKUs
- 4Review replenishment frequency — smaller, more frequent AWD sends may reduce standing storage volume and costs
Official Source
Amazon Seller Central →This summary is written in our own words based on the official source linked above. Policies may be updated after publication. Always check the official Amazon source for the latest details.