📦 Amazon FBA & Automated Logistics

Amazon FBA AWD vs Third-Party Cross-Dock Drayage Slasher Calculator 2026

Model Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) low-cost bulk pallet storage ($0.48/cu ft/mo with automated seamless FBA replenishment) vs private 3PL cross-dock facilities with heavy port drayage surcharges.

Underwriting Assumptions

Reserve Bulk Storage Pallets

3PL Private Cross-Dock Rate ($/pallet/mo)

Amazon AWD Pallet Rate ($/pallet/mo)

Current 3PL Drayage & Handling Fee ($/mo)

Projected Economics

Legacy Cross-Dock + Drayage Total

Net Monthly Warehousing Bill Slashed

Annual Bottom-Line Net Profit Boost