Carton Forwarding
Carton Forwarding for Amazon FBA sellers
Forward prepared cartons from our Jamaica, NY warehouse to US Amazon fulfillment centers with weight-based per-carton rates.
Carton forwarding is the final step before your inventory reaches Amazon: prepared units are packed into outbound cartons, labeled per your FBA shipment plan, and forwarded to the fulfillment center you select in Seller Central.
Smart Prep Services handles outbound carton prep at our Jamaica, Queens warehouse with transparent weight-based rates starting at $1.00 per carton for shipments up to 10 lb.
We coordinate box labels, carton weights, and shipment IDs so inbound cartons align with your Amazon workflow—reducing check-in delays and unexpected FC prep fees.
Pair carton forwarding with our receiving, labeling, and packaging services for an end-to-end Amazon FBA prep solution serving sellers nationwide.
What you get
- Weight-based rates from $1.00 per carton (up to 10 lb)
- Box labels applied per your Seller Central shipment plan
- Outbound cartons prepared for Amazon FC check-in
- Pairs with in-house labeling and packaging prep
Pricing: Forwarding from $1.00–$1.50 per carton by weight. See pricing page for tiers. View full rate card →
Carton Forwarding FAQ
What is the difference between carton forwarding and FBA shipment prep?
Carton forwarding is the physical outbound step—prepared cartons shipped to your chosen Amazon FC. FBA shipment prep includes Seller Central workflow steps like shipment plans and box content labels before forwarding.
Do you create my Amazon inbound shipment in Seller Central?
You create the inbound shipment plan in Seller Central. We prepare and label cartons to match your plan IDs, SKUs, and quantities before forwarding.
Need carton forwarding?
Tell us about your next shipment to our Jamaica, NY prep warehouse. Call +1 (347) 251-5517 or send a quote request online.