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# How do I create a shipping plan in my SKUdrop account?

## Here are the steps to creating a shipping plan to Amazon.

**How to Create a Air or Sea Shipping Plan to Amazon (USA/UK) in Your SKUdrop Account**

Creating an Air or Sea freight shipping plan to Amazon is a **quick and easy process** within your SKUdrop account. Just follow the steps below.

> 🔔 **Important:**  
> Before you begin, make sure:

* Your SKUs have been added to your **Dashboard**
* You’ve created and received an **incoming shipment** into your SKUdrop inventory  
_You cannot create an outbound shipping plan without inventory in the warehouse._
* If you want to create an Airfreight shipment you must first select the "Air" toggle, then create the shipping plan.

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### 🚚 Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Shipping Plan in SKUdrop

1. **Navigate to Outbound Shipping Orders**  
Go to **“Shipping Orders” > “Outbound”** in your SKUdrop account.
2. **Set Up Your Shipping Parameters**  
Choose the following options:

* **Warehouse Node:** SKUdrop China
* **Shipping Destination:** Amazon FBA
* **Shipping Type:** SKUdrop Automated

Then click **“Confirm Selection.”**
### 3. Select Airfreight (If Applicable)

If you require an Airfreight quote, move the Sea/Air toggle to “Air” before creating your shipping plan.

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For Sea Freight shipments, leave the toggle set to “Sea”.

Important: Make this selection before clicking “Create Shipping Plan within Seller Central.”

4. **Select Cartons to Ship**  
Choose the number of cartons for each SKU you wish to include in the shipment.
5. **Create Shipping Plan in Seller Central**  
Click **“Create Shipping Plan within Seller Central.”**  
The system will begin generating the shipping plan in your Amazon account. This may take a few minutes.
6. **Choose a Placement Fee Option**  
SKUdrop will highlight the most cost-effective option, but you are free to choose any available option based on your needs.
7. **Select a Shipping Method**
* Click **“Lowest to Highest”** to sort pricing options.
* Select your preferred shipping method by clicking the circle next to the corresponding price.
8. **Submit Shipping Plan Estimate and Send Labels**  
Click **“Send Shipping Plan Estimate and Send Carton Labels”** to complete this step.

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That’s it! Your shipping plan is now created in **Seller Central**, and SKUdrop will take care of the rest from here. ✅

If you have any questions or need help along the way, feel free to reach out to [support@skudrop.com](mailto:support@skudrop.com).