In Amazon FBA shipments, SPD stands for:
Small Parcel Delivery
SPD is a shipping method used when you send individual boxes or cartons separately to Amazon fulfillment centers.
📦 How SPD Works
With SPD shipments:
Each box has its own shipping label
Boxes are handled individually by carriers like:
UPS
FedEx
DHL
👉 This is the most common shipping method for smaller FBA shipments.
🚚 Example of SPD
You send:
5 separate boxes of books to Amazon
Each box:
gets its own UPS label
is scanned individually
may have different tracking numbers
👉 That is an SPD shipment.
🔄 SPD vs LTL
SPD | LTL |
Small Parcel Delivery | Less Than Truckload |
Individual boxes | Pallet shipments |
UPS/FedEx common | Freight carriers |
Smaller shipments | Larger bulk shipments |
Most common for small sellers | Common for large shipments |
📦 When Sellers Use SPD
SPD is commonly used when:
Sending smaller shipments
Shipping books/media
Using UPS partnered shipping
Not shipping pallets
⚠️ Important Things About SPD
For SPD shipments:
Every box needs:
Box labels
Accurate dimensions
Accurate weight
Amazon may charge adjustment fees if dimensions/weight are incorrect.
🔄 SPD in AccelerList
Within AccelerList:
SPD is selected during FBA shipment creation
Users enter:
Box dimensions
Weight
Carrier information
👉 AccelerList then communicates the shipment data to Amazon.
✅ Summary
SPD (Small Parcel Delivery) is an Amazon FBA shipping method where individual boxes are shipped separately using carriers like UPS or FedEx instead of pallet freight shipments.