Ship Depot

5 US fulfillment centers incl. our SoCal warehouse· LA/Long Beach port container pickup· 20,000 orders a day· 5 US fulfillment centers·Port pickup· Get a Quote →
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5 US fulfillment centers · Port pickup ·

West Coast FBA prep center · Palmdale, CA

Amazon FBA prep & Seller Central support for Los Angeles & West Coast sellers

We receive, inspect, label and prep your inventory, create your Amazon shipments, and ship by UPS, LTL or AWD. Removals, FBM orders and overflow storage are handled by the same team.

!Amazon no longer preps or labels inventory in the USAmazon ended its FBA prep and item labeling services on January 1, 2026, so your units need to arrive prepped and labeled. That's our job.
12+ yrsAmazon operations experience
UPS · LTL · AWDways to ship into Amazon
20,000orders a day capacity
5US fulfillment centers
Every Amazon service under one roof

From the factory floor to the Amazon shelf

Pick one service or hand us the whole workflow. Filter by what you need.

Prep & labeling

Receiving & inspection

Every inbound carton counted, checked for damage and matched to your PO before anything goes to Amazon.

Prep & labeling

FNSKU labeling & relabeling

Item labels applied, or wrong barcodes covered and replaced, so units scan cleanly at check-in.

Prep & labeling

Poly bagging, bubble wrap & bundling

Packaging prep to Amazon requirements, including sets and multipacks sold as one unit.

Prep & labeling

Carton prep & labeling

Compliant cartons, case packs and carton labels so boxes check in without problems.

Prep & labeling

Manufacturer-direct inspection

Ship straight from your factory. We verify quality and quantities before inventory goes to FBA.

Prep & labeling

Kitting & assembly

Gift sets, bundles and launch kits built and labeled as their own ASIN.

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Shipping to Amazon

UPS small parcel shipments

Cartons packed, labeled and sent to the right Amazon fulfillment centers.

Shipping to Amazon

LTL & pallet freight

Palletized shipments to Amazon, with live LTL rates on our freight portal.

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Shipping to Amazon

AWD shipments

Send bulk inventory to Amazon Warehousing & Distribution when it fits your replenishment plan.

Shipping to Amazon

LA/Long Beach container pickup

We pull containers from the ports and receive them in Palmdale, ready for prep.

Seller Central support

Send to Amazon shipment creation

With your permission, we build inbound shipments in Seller Central and print the labels.

Seller Central support

FBM order fulfillment

We print labels and ship your merchant-fulfilled orders from the same inventory.

Seller Central support

Inventory & shipment updates

Know what was received, what was prepped and what is in transit to Amazon.

Removals & recovery

Amazon removals

Removal orders received, inspected, sorted and sent back out or restocked.

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Removals & recovery

Free inventory recovery audit

We review stranded, unfulfillable or misplaced inventory and recommend the next step.

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Removals & recovery

Returns & rework

Returned units inspected, repackaged and relabeled so they can be sold again.

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Removals & recovery

Sell excess inventory

Turn slow-moving or excess stock back into cash.

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Storage & other channels

Overflow & pallet storage

Stage inventory with us and replenish FBA on schedule instead of overloading Amazon.

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Storage & other channels

Multi-channel fulfillment

Use the same stock for Shopify, TikTok Shop and Walmart orders.

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Storage & other channels

B2B & retail orders

Wholesale and retail shipments with labels and routing handled.

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Hands-off Seller Central

Give us access. We'll handle the Seller Central busywork.

Add ShipDepot as a user in your Seller Central account with only the permissions you choose. Then we take it from there:

  • Create Send to Amazon shipments and shipping plans
  • Print FNSKU, carton and pallet labels
  • Book UPS and LTL shipments into Amazon
  • Print labels and ship your FBM orders
  • Flag inventory problems before they cost you sales
How it works

Four steps from your supplier to Amazon

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Inventory arrivesFrom your factory, supplier or the LA/Long Beach ports.
ContainersLTLParcel
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We inspect & prepCounted, checked and tracked in our WMS, then prepped to your specs.
FNSKUPoly bagBundlesCartons
3
We create & shipShipping plan built, labels printed, inventory sent to Amazon.
UPSLTLAWD
4
Live on AmazonChecked in and selling, with FBM and overflow stock as backup.
FBMStorageRemovals
Problems we prevent

Small prep mistakes get expensive at Amazon

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Missing or incorrect FNSKU labelsUnits that can't be scanned get stuck at check-in.
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Carton labeling issuesWrong or missing box labels delay receiving.
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Inventory count discrepanciesShortages you can't prove without a verified count.
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Mixed cartons with unclear countsAmazon receives the wrong quantities per SKU.
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Shipment delays from prep confusionInventory sits while stock runs out on Amazon.
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Hours lost coordinating prepYour team stuck chasing suppliers and fixing labels.
Q4 tip: Amazon peak storage fees start October 1. Stage inventory with us and replenish FBA as it sells.Read the guide →
Real warehouse proof

Trusted by serious Amazon operators

We handle prep, removals, kitting, inventory cleanup and B2B fulfillment for brands that care about accuracy and fast answers.

12+ years in Amazon operationsUPC, FNSKU & custom barcode workflowsActive in seller communities like Million Dollar Sellers
Inventory staged in the ShipDepot warehouse
ShipDepot FBA prep warehouse in Palmdale, California
Best fit

Built for sellers who need prep done right

  • Sellers sending regular inventory into FBA
  • Brands that need accurate FNSKU and carton labeling
  • Sellers moving from DIY prep to outsourced prep
  • Brands with mixed SKUs, cartons or complex prep
  • Operators who want a Southern California prep partner
  • Sellers who also need removals, storage or fulfillment

More Amazon and fulfillment services

Need FBA prep support?

Tell us your SKU count, monthly volume, shipment timeline and prep needs. A ShipDepot specialist will follow up with next steps.

Amazon FBA prep FAQ

Amazon FBA prep FAQ

What is Amazon FBA prep?

Amazon FBA prep is the warehouse work needed before inventory can be sent to Amazon fulfillment centers. That can include receiving, counting, labeling, polybagging or carton prep, carton labeling, and arranging compliant inbound shipments.

What FBA prep work does ShipDepot do?

ShipDepot can help with receiving and inventory verification, FNSKU labeling, carton prep, packing support, and related West Coast prep workflows from its Palmdale, California warehouse.

Where is ShipDepot’s FBA prep warehouse?

ShipDepot’s warehouse is at 114 Grand Cypress Ave, Palmdale, CA 93551. It serves Los Angeles–area and West Coast Amazon sellers as a Southern California FBA prep location — not a warehouse at the Ports of LA or Long Beach.

Can ShipDepot also handle Amazon removals and returns?

Yes. In addition to FBA prep, ShipDepot supports Amazon removals, returns, rework, storage, and routing when the project is a fit.

Who is a good fit for ShipDepot FBA prep?

ShipDepot is typically a fit for Amazon sellers and brands that need reliable West Coast prep, inventory verification, or connected removals/rework support, especially when the work is more hands-on than a pure lowest-price prep shop.

What do you need for an FBA prep quote?

Share expected unit and SKU counts, product type, prep requirements (labels, polybags, cartons), inbound timing, and whether you also need storage, removals, or ecommerce fulfillment. Request a quote at https://shipdepot.com/get-quote/ or call 818-510-1499.

Request an FBA prep quote

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114 Grand Cypress Ave
Palmdale, CA 93551

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