This help article will walk you through the process of creating shipments using Amazon's "Single Shipment" and "Bulk Shipment" methods. Follow the detailed steps below to ensure successful shipment creation and management.
Single shipment creation
The "Single Shipment" method is suitable for processing individual orders. Follow the steps below to create a shipment for a single order.
Step 1: Accessing the Single Shipment Dashboard
1. Navigate to the "Single Shipment Creation" tab in your Amazon Shipping portal.
2. Here you will find sections labeled:
- Ready to Ship: Orders that are ready for dispatch.
- Needs Package Details: Orders that require additional package information.
- Ship with Another Carrier: Option to use alternative delivery methods.
If there are pending orders, they will be listed on this dashboard for processing.
Step 2: Entering Shipping Information
1. Shipping From: Enter the sender's address.
2. Shipping To: Provide the recipient's details.
Note: Ensure all required fields are filled. Except landmark, all fields are mandatory. If the buyer's email is unavailable, enter the shipper's email address for tracking notifications.
Step 3: Adding package details
1. Package Dimensions: Enter the package's size (length, width, height) and weight.
2. Product Description: Specify the contents of the package.
3. Invoice Information: (Invoice Number, Invoice Date, Invoice Value)
4. Payment Method: Check the box if the shipment is Cash on Delivery (COD).
Step 4: Selecting Pickup and Delivery Options
1. Shipment Reference: The shipment reference helps you identify and track your shipment.
2. Shipping Speed: Select a suitable slot from the available options. You will see the shipping cost and estimated delivery date for each option.
3. Amazon requires you to confirm that your products do not contain hazardous materials (hazmat). Check the box confirming that your shipment does not contain any hazardous items.
4. Print shipping label: Click the "Review and print" button to generate the shipping label.
Bulk shipment creation
The "Bulk Shipment" method allows you to process multiple orders simultaneously using a spreadsheet upload process.
Step 1: Accessing the Bulk Shipment Dashboard
1. Navigate to the "Bulk Shipment" tab on your Amazon Shipping portal.
2. Similar to single shipments, you will find these sections: (Ready to Ship, Needs Package Details, Ship with Another Carrier)
Step 2: Download the bulk shipment template
1. Click on Download Template to get the Amazon shipment Excel (.xlsx) file.
2. Open the template and fill in the required fields for up to 100 shipments.
3. Upload the excel file.
Important: Do not alter the template structure. Ensure that all required fields are completed accurately.
4. Check the Non-Hazardous Materials Certification box.
5. Click on submit to print shipping label.
Tracking
- Shippers can easily track the real-time status of their packages within the dedicated "Tracking" tab.
- Advanced filtering options allow the shipper to sort and view packages at different stages of the delivery process.
- The system provides a convenient "Action" tab where shippers can download detailed reports in Excel format for further analysis and action planning.
Packaging Guideline
Any Amazon Shipment is acceptable only if it fulfils all three Standards. The three standards for pickup:
- Shipping label Standards - Labels must be printed on white, sticky sheets, not A4, to maintain quality. Minimum size: 4"x6". Include detailed product description for damaged label retrieval. Apply label on one surface, avoiding folds or obstructions over barcode for scanning accuracy.
- Packaging Standards - Ensure accurate declaration of dimensions/weight to Amazon. Discrepancies may result in suspension. Use poly bags, cartons, or cylinders for packaging. Cartons for items >2.5kg. High-quality corrugated boxes recommended, fillers to prevent movement. Polybags must comply with applicable laws and be >50 microns thick, recyclable, labeled. Cylinders must be packaged in hard-sided angled tubes to prevent rolling. All external packaging should be free of protrusions, windows or cut out
- Weight and Dimension - Weight of shipment is lesser or equal to 18Kg and Dimensions lesser or equal to 70cm x 70cm x 45cm. The dimensions and weight should be accurately declared to Amazon shipping.
Failure to comply with the above packaging and label guidelines will result in:
- Delay shipment - Undelivered Package - Negative customer feedback and performance implication
These are the standard packaging guidelines and we expect shipper to follow the same. Packages will get picked up even if they do not follow the guidelines. But damaged/lost claim will not be approved for packages that do not follow these guidelines.
Restricted Items
- Amazon prohibits carrying hazardous materials such as explosives, gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, toxins, radioactive materials, and corrosive substances.
- Consignor must confirm if a commodity is a dangerous good (DG)
- Non-hazardous chemicals may be accepted if not prohibited by BCAS. Shipments prohibited by law should not be tendered.
- Additional restrictions may apply depending on destination and service. Amazon reserves the right to reject shipments based on limitations or security reasons.
- Consignor is solely liable for costs and consequences of carrying prohibited items, and Amazon excludes liability for such shipments.