Amazon Fulfillment Center MXP3 Vercelli (Piedmont), IT
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11.10.2025
FLEX. Logistics
We provide logistics services to online retailers in Europe: Amazon FBA prep, processing FBA removal orders, forwarding to Fulfillment Centers - both FBA and Vendor shipments.
The Amazon BCN1 Fulfillment Center, located in El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona, Catalonia), is one of Amazonās earliest and most important hubs in Spain. Its location near Barcelona Airport and the APā7 motorway makes BCN1 a strategic gateway for FBA shipments across Spain and into southern France.
Amazon BCN1 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon BCN1 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: BCN1
Full Address: Amazon Spain Fulfillment, S.L., Avigunda De les Garrigues 6ā8, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Notice Period: 24 hours in advance
Pallet Exchange: No
Deep Sea Imports: Yes
Slip Sheet Unloading: No
Strategic Location
Situated in El Prat de Llobregat, BCN1 benefits from its proximity to Barcelonaās port and airport, with direct motorway access to the APā7 and Cā31 corridors. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and crossāborder FBA shipments, especially into France.
Operational Specifications for BCN1
All deliveries to Amazon BCN1 must comply with Amazonās inbound requirements, including correct palletization, labeling, and vehicle compliance. Nonācompliant shipments risk rejection or delays.
Booking and Hours
Appointments: Required via Carrier Central
Receiving Hours:
Monday ā Friday:
05:45 ā 14:45
14:45 ā 21:45
Saturday ā Sunday:
14:45 ā 21:45
Vehicle Requirements
Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinters
Transit vans
Palletised Deliveries Accepted:
7.5ātonne vehicles
Articulated vehicles
Swap bodies
Not Permitted:
Private vehicles (cars)
Flatbed trucks
Vehicles under 7.5 tonnes
Drag & drop trailers
Doubleādeck trailers
Tail lifts
Cargo & Pallet Preparation
Pallet Standards:Ā OnlyĀ 800 x 1,200 mm Euro/CHEPĀ pallets are accepted. Pallets must be GMA Grade B or higher and heat-treated toĀ ISPM-15Ā standards for international shipments.
Height & Weight:Ā * Maximum height:Ā 1.8 mĀ (single stack). Double-stacked pallets are permitted up toĀ 3.0 mĀ (total height including pallets) if safe to unload.
Maximum weight:Ā 500 kgĀ per pallet.
Stacking & Stability:Ā Boxes must be securely stretch-wrapped inĀ clear plasticĀ (black/opaque wrap is grounds for rejection). Wrap at least three times around the pallet base. Cargo must remain stable after the wrap is removed.
Box & Labeling Requirements
Box Dimensions & Weight:Ā * No side may exceedĀ 63.5 cmĀ (unless the item itself is larger).
Max weight per box:Ā 23 kg.
Heavy Package Warning:Ā Boxes exceedingĀ 15 kgĀ must be marked "Heavy Package" on both the top and sides.
Labeling Precision:Ā * UseĀ laser printersĀ only (inkjet barcodes often smudge and become unscannable).
Place labels at leastĀ 3 cmĀ from edges andĀ never over a seamĀ or tape.
Every box and pallet must carry a unique, valid FNSKU or shipping label. Mixed SKU pallets must be clearly marked asĀ "Mixed Merchandise"Ā orĀ "Mixed SKUs".
Strategic Operational Solutions for the BCN1 Complex
Thriving at the El Prat terminal demands a synchronized, end-to-end inbound strategy that neutralizes administrative delays and optimizes every leg of the journey. We address the most critical cross-border challenges to transform your logistics into a competitive advantage by deploying a focused suite of dedicated services:
- If you must absolutely guarantee your inventory will not be rejected by BCN1's automated intake gates: Our FBA Prep for Amazon Europe serves as your ultimate line of defense. Functioning as your quality firewall, our facilities conduct rigorous physical audits of your cargo before it enters the Amazon network, re-palletizing loads to meet exact A-Grade Euro-standard dimensions and effectively eliminating the financial threat of automated intake rejections at El Prat de Llobregat.
If your goal is to efficiently move high-volume freight from global transit into the Catalan corridor: Our Forwarding to Amazon in Europe service provides the necessary structural advantage. Navigating the congested airport and seaport transit zones efficiently is critical for protecting your margins. We consolidate your inbound shipments, optimizing trailer space and reducing overall transit costs to guarantee your freight moves from port to the BCN1 hub with maximum financial efficiency.
If you need to bypass administrative delays when bringing goods through the Port or Airport of Barcelona: Our Import / Export Customs Clearance for Online Sellers eliminates bureaucratic friction. We manage the complex flow of international imports entering via these massive global gateways, handling rapid customs clearance and ensuring your documentation is perfectly synchronized for immediate injection into the Spanish market without costly terminal halts.
To equip yourself against sudden operational changes and strategically plan your next expansion, explore our detailed Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory.
How FLEX. Can Help
Navigating the intensely competitive landscape of European e-commerce means your logistics network will either drag you down or propel you forward as your strongest asset. Every compliance error, transit bottleneck, or automated dock refusal does more than just drain your profitsāit hands your market share directly to your competitors. At FLEX., we turn your inbound operations into a proactive, high-performance engine by building resilient, cross-border supply chains. We secure every step of the process to ensure perfect adherence to Amazon's rigid standards and guarantee a seamless delivery flow.
Need help with your next BCN1 shipment? Contact FLEX. today for seamless FBA logistics in Spain and across Europe.
