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The Amazon BCN8 / IBC2 Fulfillment Center, located in Sabadell (Barcelona, Catalonia), is a specialized inbound site dedicated to BLP deliveries of NVF (new vendor freight). Its location near the C‑58 motorway north of Barcelona makes it a strategic hub for vendor freight consolidation in northeastern Spain.
Amazon BCN8 / IBC2 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon BCN8 / IBC2 are processed correctly, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: BCN8 / IBC2
Full Address: Carrer Ca n’Alzina 161, 08210 Sabadell (Barcelona), Spain
- GLN Code: 5450534009287
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Notice Period: 24 hours in advance
Pallet Exchange: No
Deep Sea Imports: No
Slip Sheet Unloading: No
Special Note: Only BLP deliveries of NVF (new vendor freight) are accepted
Strategic Location
Situated in Catalonia, BCN8 / IBC2 benefits from its proximity to Barcelona’s port and airport, with direct motorway access to the C‑58 and AP‑7 corridors. This makes it a prime hub for vendor freight inbound flows into Amazon’s Spanish network.
Operational Specifications for BCN8 / IBC2
All deliveries to Amazon BCN8 / IBC2 must comply with Amazon’s inbound requirements, including correct palletization, labeling, and vehicle compliance. Non‑compliant shipments risk rejection or delays.
Booking and Hours
Appointments: Required via Carrier Central
Receiving Hours:
Every day: 13:00 – 19:00
Vehicle Requirements
- Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinter vans
Articulated vehicles
Drag & drop trailers
- Palletised Deliveries Accepted:
7.5‑tonne vehicles
Articulated vehicles
Drag & drop trailers
Tail lifts
- Not Permitted:
Private vehicles (cars)
Vans with tail lift
Vehicles under 7.5 tonnes
Double‑deck trailers
Cargo & Pallet Preparation
Pallet Standards: Only 800 x 1,200 mm Euro/CHEP pallets are accepted. Pallets must be GMA Grade B or higher and heat-treated to ISPM-15 standards for international shipments.
Height & Weight: * Maximum height: 1.8 m (single stack). Double-stacked pallets are permitted up to 3.0 m (total height including pallets) if safe to unload.
Maximum weight: 500 kg per pallet.
Stacking & Stability: Boxes must be securely stretch-wrapped in clear plastic (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: * No side may exceed 63.5 cm (unless the item itself is larger).
Max weight per box: 23 kg.
Heavy Package Warning: Boxes exceeding 15 kg must be marked "Heavy Package" on both the top and sides.
Labeling Precision: * Use laser printers only (inkjet barcodes often smudge and become unscannable).
Place labels at least 3 cm from edges and never over a seam or tape.
Every box and pallet must carry a unique, valid FNSKU or shipping label. Mixed SKU pallets must be clearly marked as "Mixed Merchandise" or "Mixed SKUs".
Operational Excellence in the Catalan Hub: Advanced Solutions for BCN8
Succeeding in the Sabadell region requires a sophisticated logistics strategy that balances high-speed delivery with rigorous regulatory precision. FLEX. serves as your tactical anchor in the Mediterranean, providing the infrastructure needed to turn complex Spanish logistics into a seamless operational flow. We offer a suite of specialized services designed to stabilize your inventory before it reaches the BCN8 gate:
- Unified Multi-Channel Distribution: For brands expanding beyond the Amazon ecosystem into the broader Spanish market, our B2C & B2B Fulfillment network offers a centralized control point. We manage the diverse delivery requirements of both local retail partners and direct consumers from a single inventory pool. This synchronization ensures that whether you are replenishing BCN8 or fulfilling a private order, your brand maintains consistent, high-standard logistics across the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Strategic Recovery and Inventory Health: Maintaining an optimized storage profile in Sabadell is critical for your bottom line. Our specialized service for Processing Amazon Removals & B2C Returns provides a professional alternative to costly disposals or long-term storage fees. We handle the intake of your removals on European soil, conducting quality audits and re-labeling units to ensure they are ready for rapid reintegration into your sales channels, thereby preserving your capital and IPI health.
- Comprehensive Compliance and Customs Integration: Navigating the fiscal landscape of Catalonia is simplified through our Import / Export Customs Clearance for Online Sellers. We eliminate the friction of cross-border VAT and documentation by pre-clearing your shipments at our European staging points. This proactive approach ensures your goods enter the Spanish network as "domestic-ready" freight, bypassing customs-related delays and administrative bottlenecks at the BCN8 terminal.
To maintain a strategic overview of your global operations, you can leverage our Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory to monitor shifting requirements and perfectly position your stock between your staging hubs and the Spanish market.
How FLEX. Can Help
Navigating the logistics of Catalonia shouldn't be a barrier to your growth. At FLEX., we act as your operational vanguard, managing the technical complexities of Amazon BCN8 so you can focus on your brand’s impact. From initial pallet audits to the final mile in Sabadell, we ensure every shipment is a "green light" for Amazon's receiving team.
Whether you are stabilizing bulk exports or optimizing a multi-channel network in Iberia, we provide the stability and precision needed to thrive in the heart of the Mediterranean market.
Ready to streamline your Barcelona-area fulfillment? Contact FLEX. today for a resilient, high-performance supply chain in Spain.
