Choosing the correct shipping method is an important part of creating an Amazon FBA shipment. The best option depends on the number of boxes, total shipment weight, and whether your inventory will fit on pallets.
📦 Small Parcel Delivery (SPD)
SPD is best for:
Smaller shipments
Individual boxes shipped separately
Sellers sending a limited number of units
Commonly used when:
Shipping fewer boxes
Total shipment weight is relatively low
No pallets are required
🚛 Less Than Truckload (LTL)
LTL is best for:
Larger shipments that require pallets
Shipments that do not fill an entire truck
Commonly used when:
Sending multiple pallets
Shipment is too large for SPD
Looking to reduce shipping costs on larger shipments
🚚 Full Truckload (FTL)
FTL is best for:
Very large shipments
Multiple pallets that can fill an entire truck
Commonly used when:
Shipping high inventory volumes
Dedicated truck space is needed
Faster transportation is desired
✅ Summary
Use SPD for smaller shipments, LTL for palletized shipments that do not fill a truck, and FTL for large shipments that require a dedicated truck.