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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 FCO5 Fulfillment Center, located in Ardea (Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio), is one of Amazon’s key hubs in central Italy. Its location near the Via Ardeatina and Via Pontina corridors makes FCO5 a strategic gateway for FBA shipments serving Rome and the wider Lazio region.
Amazon FCO5 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon FCO5 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: FCO5
Full Address: Via di Valle Caia (intersection with Via Ardeatina), 00040 Ardea (Rome), Italy
Landmark: Via di Valle Caia 41, 00040 Roma RM, Italy
- GLN Code: 5450534031103
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Notice Period: Minimum 24 hours in advance
Pallet Exchange: Yes
Deep Sea Imports: Yes
Slip Sheet Unloading: No
Strategic Location
Situated in Lazio, FCO5 benefits from its proximity to Rome and direct access to the Pontina (SS148) and Ardeatina routes, linking it to Rome’s ports, airports, and southern Italy. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and cross‑border FBA shipments.
Operational Specifications for FCO5
All deliveries to Amazon FCO5 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:
Sunday – Friday:
Early shift: 06:45 – 14:30
Late shift: 15:00 – 23:00
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
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".
Engineering Your Inbound Strategy for FCO5
To navigate the high-volume environment of the Ardea hub, evaluating your core logistical pillars is essential to determine where your operations require strategic intervention. If your inventory requires a tactical buffer to protect your IPI score, our pre Amazon storage provides a localized reservoir. By holding your bulk stock securely and injecting it into FCO5 only when capacity allows, you avoid aggressive overage fees and keep your inventory levels perfectly balanced for the Italian market.
When you need to guarantee absolute structural compliance before reaching the Roman docks, our FBA prep provides a comprehensive "Receive-Ready" audit. We manage everything from re-palletizing to verifying that every barcode is perfectly positioned for optical scanning success, neutralizing the risk of costly warehouse rejections or non-compliance penalties. If you are looking for a seamless bridge to the FCO5 facility from international ports or cross-border origins, our forwarding to Amazon service synchronizes your outbound logistics directly to Ardea. We ensure vehicle compliance and precise Carrier Central appointment management, guaranteeing your freight passes through the gate without administrative friction or trailer detention.
Additionally, you can consistently leverage our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory to track evolving intake protocols and perfectly position your stock between your European staging hubs and the Italian market.
How FLEX. Can Help
Establishing your distribution base at the FCO5 hub means tapping directly into the vibrant core of the Italian consumer market. However, thriving in this high-velocity Southern European transit zone requires flawless execution from the port of entry to the automated bay. At FLEX., we act as your dedicated operational vanguard in the Lazio region, absorbing the intense compliance pressures of the Amazon terminal so you can focus entirely on scaling your brand across the peninsula.
Need help with your next FCO5 shipment? Contact FLEX. today for seamless FBA logistics in Italy and across Europe.
