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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 FCO1 Fulfillment Center, located in Passo Corese (Rieti province, Lazio), is one of Amazon’s most important hubs in central Italy. Its location near the A1 motorway and Rome’s metropolitan area makes FCO1 a strategic gateway for FBA shipments serving Rome, Lazio, and southern Italy.
Amazon FCO1 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon FCO1 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: FCO1
Full Address: Amazon Italia Logistica S.R.L., Via della Meccanica, SNC, 02032 Passo Corese (RI), Italy
- GLN Code: 5450534006859
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Notice Period: 24 hours in advance
Pallet Exchange: Yes
Deep Sea Imports: No
Slip Sheet Unloading: No
Strategic Location
Situated in Lazio, FCO1 benefits from its proximity to Rome and the A1 motorway, linking it to central and southern Italy. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and cross‑border FBA shipments, ensuring fast coverage of the Italian capital region.
Operational Specifications for FCO1
All deliveries to Amazon FCO1 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:
Monday – Thursday: 00:00 – 23:59
Friday: 00:00 – 22:30
Saturday: 10:30 – 18:30
Sunday: 14:30 – 23:59
Vehicle Requirements
Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinters
Transit vans
Palletised Deliveries Accepted:
7.5‑tonne vehicles
Articulated vehicles
Not Permitted:
Private vehicles (cars)
Flatbed trucks
Vehicles under 7.5 tonnes
Drag & drop trailers
Double‑deck trailers
Tail lifts
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".
Maximizing Throughput Efficiency at the FCO1 Terminal
Achieving peak operational efficiency at the high-tech Passo Corese node requires implementing solutions that eliminate bottlenecks before your cargo even reaches the facility gates. The key to a stable supply chain in the Lazio region lies in securing strategic support across these critical areas:
How do you effectively manage customs barriers in cross-border trade? Our import/export customs clearance for online sellers service removes the burden of border formalities. We guarantee full tax synchronization and rapid clearances, allowing goods from non-EU markets to flow directly onto Italian motorways without administrative delays.
In what way can you protect sales profitability from the costs of returns? With processing Amazon removals & B2C returns, you regain complete control over inventory withdrawn from circulation. We intercept rejected or returned packages at FCO1, subject them to professional verification, and re-prepare them for sale. This intervention significantly reduces losses stemming from steep long-term storage fees and disposal costs.
How do you build business scalability outside of the Amazon framework? Our B2C & B2B fulfillment solution allows you to decouple your growth from a single sales channel. We execute multi-channel orders for independent webshops and wholesale partners directly from our secured warehouse space, creating a flexible and autonomous distribution hub for all of Europe.
In a high-velocity logistics environment, information is your most valuable asset. Regularly utilizing our proprietary Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory allows you to monitor real-time updates to intake protocols. Armed with this data, you can precisely manage inventory allocation between European staging points and the vital Italian market.
How FLEX. Can Help
Anchoring your distribution at the FCO1 hub puts your products at the front door of Italy’s most vital metropolitan market. However, success in this high-tech environment requires flawless execution from the border to the robotic intake bay. As your strategic operational vanguard, FLEX. manages the intense compliance demands of the Passo Corese terminal, allowing you to focus your resources on scaling your market presence.
With FLEX., you can focus on your core business while we handle every detail of your Amazon FCO1 delivery — from Carrier Central booking to transport arrangement and compliance checks. We make sure your goods arrive on time and in full compliance with Amazon’s inbound guidelines.
Need help with your next FCO1 shipment? Contact FLEX. today for seamless FBA logistics in Italy and across Europe.
