Walmart has expanded its approved carrier network for third-party marketplace sellers, adding eight parcel delivery providers to support orders fulfilled directly by sellers. Announced on October 13, the update gives sellers more options for shipping orders while maintaining tracking visibility and compliance with Walmart Marketplace requirements.
The newly approved parcel carriers are UniUni, SpeedX, Exelot, SwiftX, TForce Final Mile, Gofo, OSM Worldwide and DoorDash. Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery has also been added as an option for freight shipments.
The move reflects growing interest among retailers and online sellers in alternative parcel delivery providers beyond established carriers such as FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. Smaller and specialized delivery companies are competing for business through competitive pricing, technology improvements, broader coverage and additional delivery services.
Approved Carriers Remain Important for Tracking Compliance
Despite the expansion, Walmart continues to identify the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS as its top preferred carriers for marketplace shipments. Other previously approved providers include OnTrac, DHL Express, Canada Post and GLS.
Walmart warns sellers against using unapproved shipping carriers because the platform may be unable to validate their tracking information. According to its guidance, shipping orders through a non-approved provider may lead to listing suppression, suspension or account termination.
The expanded list gives sellers more flexibility in choosing delivery partners while underscoring the importance of reliable tracking data and compliance with marketplace shipping policies.
E-commerce Growth Increases Demand for Delivery Capacity
The carrier additions come as Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business continues to expand. Marketplace net sales increased by more than 50% in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, according to the company’s earnings announcement cited by Supply Chain Dive.
E-commerce now accounts for more than 23% of Walmart’s U.S. business sales mix, approximately double its share five years earlier, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said during the company’s August earnings call.
As online order volumes grow, sellers face increasing pressure to balance shipping costs, delivery speed, geographic coverage and customer experience. A broader carrier network can give sellers additional choices when matching shipping requirements with the capabilities of individual providers.
Walmart Fulfillment Services Remains a Major Logistics Channel
Many Walmart Marketplace sellers use Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), which manages logistics functions, including delivery, rather than arranging parcel shipping independently.
Nearly 50% of Walmart’s marketplace business flowed through WFS in the second quarter, up almost 400 basis points from 2025, Rainey said. This indicates the continued importance of Walmart-managed fulfillment even as the retailer expands carrier options for sellers handling their own shipments.
The development highlights two parallel approaches within e-commerce logistics: retailer-managed fulfillment and seller-managed shipping supported by approved delivery partners. For marketplace sellers, the ability to select suitable carriers while maintaining tracking compliance may become increasingly important as order volumes and delivery expectations rise.
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