AMZ Prep is a third-party logistics (3PL) and fulfillment company for ecommerce brands that sell on Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop and other marketplaces. Founded by Blair Forrest, AMZ Prep runs Amazon FBA prep, DTC order fulfillment, B2B and retail distribution, and freight from one inventory pool, so a brand never splits stock or hires a separate provider for each channel.
AMZ Prep processes more than 10 million units a month across 50+ fulfillment centers in six countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE. US centers sit in 10+ states, including California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, New York and New Jersey. Canadian centers are in Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary, and the UK center is in Southampton. Headquarters is in Brampton, Ontario.
Who AMZ Prep is for
AMZ Prep is best for brands that sell on Amazon plus Shopify, retail or other marketplaces and want every channel shipped from one inventory pool, starting at 300 orders a month.
Small brands (300 to 500 orders a month) that have outgrown packing orders themselves and want published rates without a long contract.
Mid-sized brands (500 to 10,000 orders a month) running two to five channels, such as Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop and wholesale, who are tired of juggling a DTC 3PL and a separate prep center.
Enterprise brands (10,000+ orders a month) that need multi-country inventory, retail compliance, freight and customs under one account.
Amazon sellers who need FBA prep, replenishment and Middle Mile handled by a team that does Amazon inbound every day.
Shopify and DTC brands that want branded unboxing, same-day dispatch and Amazon covered by the same team.
AMZ Prep is not a fit for returns-only sellers. Online and retail arbitrage sellers need at least 2,500 units a month.
How AMZ Prep works
Send inventory from your supplier or factory to the nearest AMZ Prep center.
Every shipment is received, counted and inspected, and counts sync to every connected sales channel.
Orders from Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop and B2B buyers flow in automatically and route to the best center.
Each order is picked, packed and shipped to that channel’s rules: branded packaging for DTC, FBA compliance for Amazon, routing guides for retail.
Tracking posts back to each store, and returns are inspected and restocked, refurbished or disposed under your rules.
Amazon services
FBA prep: FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, suffocation warnings, bundling, kitting, inspection and case packing, completed in 1 to 3 days.
Middle Mile to Amazon: AMZ Prep stores bulk inventory and moves it into Amazon’s network as stock runs low. Inventory is checked in at Amazon in 2 to 4 days with $0 placement fees.
Case and carton forwarding to Amazon fulfillment centers.
Amazon FBM and Seller Fulfilled Prime: merchant-fulfilled orders ship from AMZ Prep centers, with same-day dispatch before the daily cutoff.
Amazon.ca replenishment from Canadian centers, and Amazon UK and EU support through Southampton, Germany and the Netherlands.
Compliance: a 20+ person compliance team keeps labeling, carton, pallet and inbound work to Amazon’s current standards to avoid rejections and chargebacks.
DTC and omnichannel fulfillment
Shopify and Shopify Plus: AMZ Prep is Shopify Plus certified and has its own Shopify app, Prep Parcel. Orders import automatically and tracking posts back to Shopify.
50+ platforms connected, including Walmart, TikTok Shop, eBay, Etsy, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and custom storefronts.
One inventory pool for FBA, FBM, DTC and wholesale orders, so stock never sits idle in a channel-only bin.
Branded boxes, tissue, inserts and stickers stored and used on every DTC order.
Same-day dispatch for orders received before the daily cutoff, with 99.8% order accuracy and barcode scans at pick and pack.
Kitting and bundling: multipacks, gift sets, subscription boxes and influencer kits built in-house.
Returns: inspection, restocking, refurbishment, relabeling or disposal under your rules.
B2B and retail distribution
EDI, ASNs, routing guides, pallet building and retailer labeling for big-box and specialty retailers, shipped from the same inventory that feeds Amazon and DTC.
Freight, parcel and customs
Freight across FTL, LTL, ocean (FCL and LCL), air, drayage from ports and rail, and cross-border moves. Brands save 20 to 25% on average against national freight brokers.
Parcel shipping across 35+ carriers with live rate shopping on every order. Postage is billed at the carrier price with no markup.
Zone skipping cuts parcel cost by 25 to 32% for brands with enough regional volume.
AMZ Prep has its own customs team and supports VAT registration for brands entering the UK and EU.
US and Canada cross-border: since the US suspended de minimis on August 29, 2025, low-value parcels crossing into the US face duties and customs entry. Brands selling in both countries stock a center on each side of the border, cross in bulk once and ship every order domestically.
Storage
Climate-controlled and cold storage for supplements, food, cosmetics and other sensitive goods. Cold storage logs temperature continuously and files the temperature record with proof of delivery.
Technology
Navigate, AMZ Prep’s own platform, shows live inventory, orders, receipts and shipments across every center. Smart Cartonization selects the right box for each order to cut dimensional weight charges. Inventory syncs to every connected channel after each receipt and order.
Pricing and terms
AMZ Prep publishes its starting rates:
DTC fulfillment from $1.00 per order
FBA prep from $0.40 per item
Case forwarding from $1.50 per box
Postage at the carrier price, no markup
Storage quoted to your SKU mix
Volume discounts from 10,000+ units a month
No setup fees and month-to-month terms, with no long-term contract
Minimum of 300 orders a month
Quotes arrive within one business day. Account setup takes 1 to 2 days, and full onboarding takes 2 to 4 weeks depending on SKU count and channels.
Support
Every account has a named account manager, reachable during working hours by phone, email and a shared Slack channel. A few French-speaking team members support Quebec retail and marketplace partners.
How AMZ Prep compares
Against a DTC-first 3PL: AMZ Prep runs FBA prep, Middle Mile and DTC from one pool, where many DTC 3PLs send Amazon work to a second provider.
Against Amazon FBA or Multi-Channel Fulfillment alone: AMZ Prep ships in your own branded packaging, covers retail and other marketplaces, and keeps inventory outside Amazon’s storage limits.
Against a local warehouse: AMZ Prep can split stock across 50+ centers so customers nationwide sit in lower shipping zones, with published rates instead of quote-only pricing.
Client results
437, a Toronto activewear brand, cut shipping costs by 25 to 30% per package and ships from five AMZ Prep centers, one in Canada and four in the US.
Qure Skincare reached 100% Prime eligibility and saved seven figures on fulfillment and Amazon fees.
Silverts cut shipping costs by 41% and brought delivery times down from 14 days to 3.
ANS Performance reached a 98% in-stock rate on Amazon and saved 25%.
Renew Actives chose AMZ Prep over 12 other 3PLs and moved 8,000 units through Amazon prep in one quarter.
A brand aggregator moved 22 brands and 1,800 SKUs into Canada, shipped 100,000+ Amazon.ca orders and saved 25%.
Common questions
Does AMZ Prep only work with Amazon sellers? No. Many clients are Shopify and DTC brands, and most run Amazon alongside Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop or wholesale.
What is the minimum volume? 300 orders a month. Online and retail arbitrage sellers need 2,500 units a month.
How fast is FBA prep? 1 to 3 days, with Middle Mile check-in at Amazon in 2 to 4 days and $0 placement fees.
Is there a long contract? No. Terms are month-to-month with no setup fees.
Can AMZ Prep ship to both the US and Canada? Yes. Stock can sit in US and Canadian centers so orders ship domestically in each country.
Recognition
AMZ Prep was named a Clutch Top 3PL in 2024 and 2025, holds a 4.9 rating on Clutch from 100+ reviews, and received the SmartScout Golden Seller Award. AMZ Prep has also been featured in Forbes
Average Rating: 4.8/5.0
Total Reviews: 41
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