Amazon Ends FBA Prep, Co-Packer Guide & Rails Partnership 📦

Amazon's major FBA change, your complete co-packer selection guide, plus exciting partnership news that transforms 3PL billing.

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Joe Spisak, Dan White & Gavin Gilfand
September 04, 2025

Big Changes Ahead

Our team at Fulfill has been hard at work bringing you the latest industry updates, creating new educational resources, and announcing exciting partnerships. From Amazon's major FBA prep policy shift to comprehensive manufacturing guidance, our newest technology partnership, and real client success stories, edition #30 has everything you need to stay ahead.

Below, check out breaking news on Amazon FBA prep services ending, our complete co-packer selection guide, our strategic partnership with Rails that's transforming 3PL billing operations, and why clients love working with Selery Fulfillment.

Let's dive in!

BREAKING: Amazon Discontinuing FBA Prep Services in January 2026

Amazon has announced they're ending their FBA prep services effective January 1, 2026. This forces sellers to find alternative prep solutions or handle the work themselves.

Your Options Going Forward:

  • DIY Prep: Lowest cost but requires space, supplies, and labor

  • Third-Party Prep Services: Professional centers typically 50-70% less expensive than Amazon's rates

  • Full-Service 3PLs: Comprehensive solution combining storage, prep, and multi-channel fulfillment

Timeline: You have 12 months to transition. Start researching prep partners now to avoid the rush.

New Resource: The Complete Co-Packer Selection Guide

Finding the right manufacturing partner can make or break your CPG brand. We've published our most comprehensive guide on selecting co-packers that scale with your business.

Key Areas Covered:

  • Essential certifications (SQF, FDA, USDA Organic)

  • Production capacity and MOQ evaluation

  • Quality control and testing protocols

  • Cost structure breakdown ($5,000-$25,000 setup fees)

  • Red flags that should disqualify potential partners

The Bottom Line: The right co-packer becomes a strategic partner, not just a vendor. Our guide includes evaluation frameworks and contract negotiation tips.

Partnership Announcement: Fulfill.com + Rails Streamline 3PL Finance Operations

We've partnered with Rails, a modern billing and revenue automation platform, to help our 3PL network eliminate manual billing processes and revenue leakage.

What This Brings:

  • Automated billing with WMS integration

  • Reduced errors and faster cash collection

  • More accurate, transparent billing for brands

"Rails aligns with our mission by giving fulfillment providers the tools they need to reduce billing errors and spend less time chasing payments." - Greg Airel, VP of Sales

3PL Spotlight: Selery Fulfillment

Sometimes the best endorsement comes straight from a satisfied client. This review highlights what sets exceptional 3PLs apart—direct access to account managers who actually work with your products on the warehouse floor.

Looking Ahead

  • We want your input: Have suggestions or requests for future topics? Hit "reply" and let us know.

  • Refer a friend: Know someone that needs help finding a 3PL? Introduce them to [email protected] and we will help them out 🙂

  • Stay tuned: More insights, trends, and resources are on the way.

Have a great week ahead 😁 

Joe, Dan, and the Fulfill Team