East Coast fulfillment for brands that can't afford 6-day ground shipping to the densest market in the country
A West Coast-only 3PL means every Northeast order ships cross-country. AMZ Prep runs East Coast fulfillment from a Newark, NJ hub near the Port of NY/NJ, covering 7 states with 1 to 2 day ground delivery to most of the Eastern US population, zero Amazon placement fees, and the same WMS dashboard as the rest of the network.
- Newark, NJ regional hub, next to the Port of NY/NJ
- 1 to 2 day ground delivery to most of the Eastern US population
- Zero placement fees, whether you run East Coast only or both coasts
- FBA prep, DTC fulfillment, and import logistics from one facility
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Brands running East Coast fulfillment through AMZ Prep
Why Newark is AMZ Prep's East Coast hub
A lot of East Coast 3PLs mean a warehouse somewhere near the coast. Newark is specifically next to the Port of NY/NJ, one of the busiest container ports in North America, and sits at the center of the Northeast corridor, the most densely populated region in the country. That combination is why it's the hub, not an accident of real estate availability.
Port of NY/NJ proximity
Brands importing via ocean freight on the East Coast get a shorter path from container to warehouse shelf, with freight forwarding and customs brokerage handled alongside fulfillment.
Northeast corridor density
Boston to DC is the most densely populated stretch of the country. One well-placed hub covers a disproportionate share of the East Coast population within 1 to 2 day ground range.
Same network, same dashboard
East Coast facilities run on the same WMS as the rest of AMZ Prep's network. Splitting inventory with a West Coast facility doesn't mean a second system to manage.
Zero placement fees
Distributing inventory across East Coast facilities, or between East and West Coast, never triggers a placement fee the way multi-location Amazon FBA distribution does.
What breaks when a West Coast 3PL tries to serve the Northeast
Most of these failure modes trace back to the same root cause: a single-coast 3PL serving the whole country from one warehouse, thousands of miles from the densest market it's shipping to.
One West Coast warehouse ships 3,000 miles for every East Coast order
A single facility in California or Nevada means Boston, New York, and DC customers all wait 5 to 6 days for ground shipping, regardless of carrier.
AMZ Prep: Newark hub, 1 to 2 day ground to most of the East →Import delays stack on top of shipping delays
Ocean freight from Asia clears fastest through major ports. A warehouse with no real port proximity means extra drayage time before inventory even reaches the shelf.
AMZ Prep: Newark hub sits next to the Port of NY/NJ →Multi-location distribution triggers placement fees
Amazon FBA charges to spread inventory across its own network. Brands assume splitting between East and West Coast facilities works the same way.
AMZ Prep: zero placement fees for distributing across any location →A separate East Coast 3PL means a separate system
Adding a regional warehouse through a different provider means a second WMS, a second login, and inventory counts that need manual reconciling.
AMZ Prep: East Coast runs on the same dashboard as the rest of the network →A single-carrier warehouse pays list rates
Without a wide carrier mix rated at the label print step, every East Coast package ships at whatever rate the one contracted carrier offers that lane.
AMZ Prep: 35+ carriers, zone-skipping, cost-effective routing →Adding a coast means renegotiating the whole setup
Expanding from one coast to two often means switching 3PLs entirely, migrating inventory, and rebuilding integrations from scratch.
AMZ Prep: add East Coast or West Coast facilities without changing systems →Getting started with East Coast fulfillment
Consultation and quote
Share your products, order volume, and where your customers are. AMZ Prep designs an East Coast strategy tailored to your order geography.
Integration
Connect Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, or any channel. WMS setup runs with a dedicated onboarding specialist.
Ship inventory
Send inventory to your assigned AMZ Prep locations. Receiving and inspection happen at any US facility.
Fulfill and scale
Orders flow automatically. AMZ Prep picks, packs, ships, and handles returns, scaling to new locations as you grow without changing systems.
Full-service 3PL capabilities from the Newark hub
FBA Prep
FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, carton packing, shipment plans. Zero placement fees, with dedicated truck lanes to nearby Amazon fulfillment centers.
DTC Fulfillment
Pick, pack, ship for Shopify, Amazon FBM, Walmart, and all DTC channels. Branded packaging and same-day shipping before cutoff.
Freight and Import Logistics
Ocean, air, and ground from any origin into the Newark hub, next to the Port of NY/NJ. Customs brokerage and drayage included.
Seller Fulfilled Prime
Prime badge without FBA costs. Fast delivery to the Northeast corridor through AMZ Prep's multi-carrier network.
Cold Storage
Temperature-controlled fulfillment with FDA-registered facilities. Three temperature zones for refrigerated, frozen, and ambient products.
B2B Retail Fulfillment
EDI compliant retailer routing for Walmart, Target, and Costco prep, built around the Northeast's retail distribution density.
East Coast states AMZ Prep covers
Seven states run through the Newark hub, covering both the Mid-Atlantic and New England. States outside this list are covered through AMZ Prep's network partners rather than a dedicated owned facility.
Mid-Atlantic 3 states
New England 4 states
Ground delivery speed from the Newark hub
Ground shipping transit times from Newark, NJ to major East Coast markets. A West Coast-only warehouse means every one of these becomes a 5 to 6 day cross-country shipment instead.
| Destination | From Newark, NJ | From a West Coast-only warehouse |
|---|---|---|
| New York City metro | 1 day | 5 to 6 days |
| Boston, MA | 1 day | 5 to 6 days |
| Washington DC / Baltimore, MD | 1 day | 5 to 6 days |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1 day | 5 to 6 days |
| Portland, ME | 1 to 2 days | 6 days |
Find AMZ Prep fulfillment in your East Coast state
Select your state to see local warehouse capabilities and delivery coverage.
Mid-Atlantic
New England
How 437 cut shipping costs 30% and hit 24-hour coast-to-coast delivery
437, a DTC swimwear brand, moved to AMZ Prep's multi-location network and reduced shipping costs by 30% while achieving 24-hour delivery across North America, the same regional-splitting strategy this page describes, applied to a real brand.
Read the Full Case StudySpecific commitments, not vague promises
Every one of these is checkable against your own shipments.
24-Hour Prep Promise
Every FBA prep order processed within 24 hours of receiving inventory. No exceptions, no extra fees for speed.
Zero Placement Fee Guarantee
No Amazon placement fees on any FBA shipment AMZ Prep handles.
Inventory Protection Guarantee
Full insurance coverage on stored inventory, with documented chain of custody at every facility, the same documentation discipline that resolves damage disputes.
99.8% Accuracy Commitment
99.8% order accuracy across all services. Every shipment scanned, verified, and audited before dispatch.
Related resources
East Coast fulfillment sits alongside AMZ Prep's broader network and import-logistics capabilities. See these related services for the full US network, West Coast detail, and freight forwarding.
Frequently asked questions about East Coast fulfillment
AMZ Prep operates East Coast fulfillment centers across New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and West Virginia, with the primary regional hub in Newark, NJ. Additional coverage is available through network partners in neighboring states without a dedicated AMZ Prep facility.
Newark sits directly next to the Port of NY/NJ, one of the busiest container ports in North America, which shortens the path from ocean freight to warehouse shelf for brands importing goods. It also sits at the center of the Northeast corridor, the most densely populated region in the US, putting a large share of the East Coast population within 1 to 2 day ground reach of one facility.
1 to 2 day ground delivery to most of the Eastern US population from the Newark hub and surrounding East Coast facilities. A single West Coast warehouse serving the same customers would mean 5 to 6 day ground transit instead.
Yes. East Coast facilities run the same FBA prep services as the rest of the AMZ Prep network: FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, carton packing, and shipment plan creation, with zero Amazon placement fees and dedicated truck lanes to nearby Amazon fulfillment centers.
Yes. AMZ Prep's Newark hub sits near the Port of NY/NJ, supporting brands that import via ocean freight on the East Coast. Freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and direct-to-warehouse drayage are available alongside East Coast fulfillment.
If a meaningful share of your orders ship to the Eastern US, splitting inventory between an East Coast and West Coast facility typically shortens shipping zones and cuts transit time compared to serving the whole country from one coast. AMZ Prep runs both under one account, one WMS, and one inventory pool, with orders routed automatically to the nearest facility.
No. AMZ Prep never charges placement fees for distributing inventory across East Coast facilities or the broader network, a direct advantage over Amazon FBA, which charges placement fees for multi-location distribution.
Minimums depend on product type, order volume, and the mix of FBA prep, DTC fulfillment, and retail distribution you need. Your account team confirms volume requirements during onboarding.
Yes. AMZ Prep handles cross-border fulfillment from the US to Canada through Prep Parcel, and operates fulfillment centers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary for brands that want to pre-position inventory in Canada.
Contact AMZ Prep for a consultation and quote based on your product mix, order volume, and sales channels. Onboarding is typically completed within 2 to 3 business days once inventory ships to your assigned facilities.
