Amazon has officially announced it will end FBA prep services in January 2026. This episode explains what that change means for merchants, the timeline, and the immediate risks including inbound delays, higher chargeback exposure, and stranded inventory.

We cover the opportunities this creates: specialized AMZ Prep centers and 3PLs that can be cheaper and faster, how to vet partners (SLAs, compliance, technology), and how pricing models work post-shutdown.

Actionable guidance includes questions to ask prospective 3PLs, how to handle Seller Central integrations and shipment plans, and contingency agreements for mislabeled or mispacked shipments. Prepare now to avoid disruption when the change takes effect.