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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 KTW1 Fulfillment Center, located in Sosnowiec (Silesian Voivodeship, Poland), is one of Amazon’s largest hubs in Central Europe. Its location near the A4 and S1 motorways makes KTW1 a strategic gateway for FBA shipments across Poland and into Germany, Czechia, and Slovakia.
Amazon KTW1 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon KTW1 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: KTW1
Full Address: Amazon Fulfillment Poland sp. z o.o., ul. Inwestycyjna 19, 41‑208 Sosnowiec, Poland
- GLN Code: 5450534006897
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 Silesia, KTW1 benefits from its proximity to Katowice, Kraków, and the Czech/Slovak borders, with direct motorway access to the A4 east‑west corridor. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and cross‑border FBA shipments, ensuring fast coverage of Poland and efficient connections into Central Europe.
Operational Specifications for KTW1
All deliveries to Amazon KTW1 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 – Saturday:
Day shift: 06:30 – 17:00
Night shift: 18:00 – 04:30
Vehicle Requirements
Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinters
Transit vans
Swap bodies
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".
Accelerating Inbound Velocity for the KTW1 Hub
Thriving at the Sosnowiec terminal requires moving away from reactive shipping and instead building a synchronized, end-to-end inbound architecture. To dominate this high-volume Southern gateway, your strategy must prioritize structural compliance and supply chain agility. By integrating these specific operational pillars, you transform regional logistical hurdles into a streamlined competitive advantage:
Establishing a quality firewall with the FBA prep center: Because KTW1 operates with zero tolerance for physical non-compliance, this service is your primary defense. We perform comprehensive physical audits of your incoming freight, re-palletizing loads to meet strict A-Grade Euro-pallet standards and ensuring barcode placement is surgically precise for Amazon’s optical scanners. This proactively eliminates the risk of costly gate rejections.
Commanding the transit corridor with forwarding to Amazon: The dense Silesian motorway network is a high-pressure environment. We manage the complex choreography of Carrier Central appointments and deploy transport teams who intimately understand KTW1 yard protocols, ensuring your freight clears the gates without administrative friction or trailer detention.
Precision staging with pre Amazon storage: To maintain a healthy IPI score and avoid aggressive overage fees, you need a localized reservoir. Our secure storage infrastructure allows you to buffer bulk inventory outside the Amazon network. This enables a "just-in-time" injection strategy, where stock is moved into KTW1 only when your sales velocity dictates, keeping your operational costs lean.
Omnichannel scaling with B2C & B2B fulfillment: True operational resilience demands independence from a single platform. Through our integrated fulfillment infrastructure, you can establish an autonomous distribution hub right in the heart of Silesia. This allows you to fulfill orders for independent webshops or wholesale partners directly from our secure warehousing, creating a flexible supply chain that leverages the geographic advantages of Southern Poland far beyond the Amazon ecosystem.
Strategic intelligence through the Amazon Fulfillment Centers Directory: In a landscape where fulfillment standards can shift overnight, accurate information acts as your most critical defense. Consistently leveraging our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers guide provides the essential network intelligence you need to stay ahead of changing technical rules, guaranteeing your cargo is always prepared for a seamless entry.
How FLEX. Can Help
Success within the Silesian Amazon network depends on the precision engineering of your entire supply chain. In an environment this competitive, you cannot allow automated gate rejections, transit bottlenecks, or rigid compliance protocols to stall your business growth. At FLEX., we fortify your inbound architecture from the ground up, turning regional logistical challenges into a decisive competitive advantage for your brand.
With FLEX., you can focus on your core business while we handle every detail of your Amazon KTW1 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 KTW1 shipment? Contact FLEX. today for seamless FBA logistics in Poland and across Europe.
2 Comments
Hi I was just enquiring if there are any job vacancies
Thank you
Hi Rob, thank you for reaching out and for your interest.
We’d like to clarify that FLEX. does not own or operate the Amazon KTW1 fulfillment center in Sosnowiec. Our page about KTW1 is purely informational, intended for e-commerce sellers shipping into Amazon’s network.
For warehouse job opportunities at KTW1, we recommend applying directly through Amazon’s official careers portal at amazon.jobs, where available positions are listed.
Also – if interested in relocating to another region – feel encouraged to see the job opportunities at our facilities posted to the section “Careers” in the footer / the menu in the bottom of the website.
We wish you the best of luck with your job search.
Best regards,
FLEX. Team