Walmart is expanding the delivery options available to sellers on its online marketplace, adding eight parcel carriers to its approved list for orders fulfilled directly by merchants. The retailer announced the changes on October 13, giving sellers greater flexibility in choosing shipping providers for their marketplace orders.
The newly approved carriers are UniUni, SpeedX, Exelot, SwiftX, TForce Final Mile, Gofo, OSM Worldwide and DoorDash. For freight shipments, Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery is also now available as an approved provider, according to Walmart Marketplace’s release notes.
The expansion comes as alternative parcel delivery companies gain traction among shippers seeking options beyond the established networks of FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. Smaller and less widely known providers are competing for business through competitive pricing, technological improvements, additional services and broader geographic coverage.
Despite the expanded selection, Walmart continues to identify the Postal Service, FedEx and UPS as its preferred carriers for marketplace shipments. Its wider approved network also includes OnTrac, DHL Express, Canada Post and GLS.
Carrier approval remains an important requirement for sellers handling their own deliveries. Walmart warns that using a provider outside its approved network is not recommended and could result in listing suppression, suspension or termination because the retailer may be unable to validate the shipment’s tracking information.
The policy highlights the importance of reliable tracking and delivery visibility as Walmart’s online marketplace grows and accommodates a wider range of logistics providers.
E-commerce growth drives changing fulfillment needs
Walmart’s decision comes amid strong momentum in its e-commerce operations. The company’s marketplace net sales increased by more than 50% in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, according to its August 20 earnings announcement.
E-commerce now accounts for more than 23% of Walmart’s U.S. business sales mix, double the share recorded five years ago, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said during the company’s August earnings call.
However, not all marketplace sellers manage shipping independently. Many rely on Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), which allows the retailer to handle logistics for marketplace orders, including delivery, instead of requiring merchants to coordinate directly with parcel carriers.
WFS accounted for nearly 50% of Walmart’s marketplace business in the second quarter, Rainey said. That represented an increase of almost 400 basis points compared with 2025.
The combination of a growing fulfillment operation and a broader approved carrier network gives sellers more ways to organize deliveries according to their needs. While WFS remains a significant part of Walmart’s marketplace strategy, the additional carrier approvals provide greater flexibility for merchants who choose to retain control over their own shipping operations.
