What Is Amazon Shipping?
August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
If you’ve been hearing the phrase “Amazon Shipping” lately and wondering what it’s all about, you’re not alone. Amazon has been quietly building out its own delivery network, and it’s starting to offer those services to more than just Amazon.com sellers.
In this post, we’ll break down what Amazon Shipping is, how it compares to other carriers like UPS, USPS, and FedEx, and what it could mean for your business.
Amazon Shipping is Amazon’s own parcel delivery service, but it’s not the same as Prime delivery. Prime is limited to orders placed on Amazon.com. Amazon Shipping, on the other hand, can handle orders from any sales channel, whether that’s your Shopify store, your own website, or another marketplace.
Think of it as another carrier you can add to your lineup, right alongside UPS, FedEx, or USPS. You don’t have to be an Amazon seller to use it. If you have volume to qualify, Amazon picks up your packages and delivers them directly to your customers' door using their own fleet of vans and drivers.
Here’s a quick overview of how the service works:
You don’t need to sell on Amazon to use this service. It’s available for non-Amazon orders as well.
| Feature | Amazon Shipping | UPS / FedEx |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Type | Amazon acts as the carrier | Third-party carriers |
| Service Level | Ground shipping only | Ground and air options |
| Delivery Days | 7 days per week, including weekends | Limited weekend service |
| Residential Surcharges | None | Usually charged |
| Pickups | Daily from your warehouse | Scheduled pickups |
| Coverage | Nationwide | Nationwide and international |
| Drop-off Centers | None available; service is not designed for one-off packages | Extensive network of drop-off centers for single-package shipping |
Businesses using Amazon Shipping often highlight:
Yes, like any shipping option, Amazon Shipping has its limits:
Because of these limits, most companies don’t use Amazon Shipping as their only carrier. Instead, they mix it in with UPS, FedEx, or USPS to cover all their shipping needs.
It depends on your shipping volume and where your customers are located. You might want to consider Amazon Shipping if:
Amazon Shipping is still growing, but it is already proving to be an economical option for small parcel delivery. With seven-day service, no added fees for residential deliveries, and competitive pricing, it is a smart choice for many businesses.
That said, Amazon Shipping is not available to everyone. Businesses typically need a certain level of shipping volume to qualify. If you do not meet that threshold, partnering with a 3PL can give you access to Amazon Shipping’s network while also providing the flexibility and support of a logistics partner.
At Fast Fulfillment, we offer Amazon Shipping as part of our carrier options and help businesses of all sizes take advantage of services that might otherwise be out of reach. Whether you need support with daily order fulfillment, warehousing, or returns management, our team is here to build a solution tailored to your needs.
Ready to explore Amazon Shipping or improve your overall logistics strategy? Contact Fast Fulfillment today to learn how we can help your business scale with confidence.
