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10.10.2025
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 MAD9 Fulfillment Center, located in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid region), is one of Amazon’s most important hubs in central Spain. Its location along the A‑2 corridor provides excellent access to Madrid, Zaragoza, and Barcelona, making MAD9 a strategic gateway for both domestic and international FBA shipments.
Amazon MAD9 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon MAD9 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: MAD9
Full Address: Camino de los Afligidos s/n, 28804 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
- GLN Code: 5450534022101
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Notice Period: Minimum 24 hours in advance
Pallet Exchange: No
Deep Sea Imports: Yes
Slip Sheet Unloading: No, clamp truck unloading not supported
Strategic Location
Situated in Alcalá de Henares, MAD9 benefits from its proximity to Madrid and direct motorway access to the A‑2 corridor, linking it to Zaragoza, Barcelona, and the French border. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and cross‑border FBA shipments.
Operational Specifications for MAD9
All deliveries to Amazon MAD9 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 – Friday: 24 hours
Saturday: 06:30 – 23:30
Sunday: 06:30 – 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".
Mastering the Iberian Gateway at MAD9
Thriving at the Alcalá de Henares terminal demands a synchronized, end-to-end inbound strategy that neutralizes administrative delays and optimizes every leg of the journey. Here is how we address the most critical cross-border challenges to transform your Southern European logistics into a competitive advantage:
- How do we efficiently move high-volume freight into the central Spanish corridor? We achieve this through high-volume freight consolidation & forwarding to Amazon. Navigating the A-2 corridor efficiently is critical for protecting your margins. We consolidate your inbound shipments, optimizing trailer space and reducing overall transit costs across Europe before orchestrating the final delivery through Amazon Carrier Central, ensuring your freight moves into the Madrid hub with maximum financial efficiency.
- How do we bypass administrative delays when importing to the Iberian market? The solution is our customs clearance service. For brands importing from outside the EU, administrative friction can instantly kill sales velocity. We manage the complex flow of international imports, handling rapid customs clearance and ensuring your VAT documentation is perfectly synchronized for immediate injection into the Spanish market. This prevents costly transit halts and bureaucratic impoundments.
- How can we protect margins from high return costs in Southern Europe? You regain control through our reverse logistics & returns processing. Protecting your bottom line means taking control of unfulfillable inventory coming back from Spanish and Portuguese consumers. Instead of absorbing Amazon's high long-term storage or disposal fees, we intercept removals and customer returns, verifying and recovering the value of your stock for immediate resale.
- How do we guarantee our inventory will not be rejected by Madrid's automated intake gates? Your absolute line of defense is our FBA prep. Even the fastest pan-European supply chain will instantly halt if goods are rejected at the automated intake lines. Functioning as your ultimate quality firewall, our prep facilities conduct rigorous physical audits of your cargo before it reaches Spain. We re-palletize loads to meet exact A-Grade Euro-standard dimensions and ensure barcode placement is surgically precise, effectively eliminating the financial threat of automated intake rejections at MAD9.
How FLEX. Can Help
In the high-stakes arena of pan-European e-commerce, your supply chain is either your greatest liability or your ultimate weapon. Automated gate rejections, compliance failures, and transit delays do not just cost you margin—they cost you market share. FLEX transforms your inbound logistics into a high-velocity offensive strategy. We engineer unbreakable cross-border pipelines, fortifying every single node of your journey to guarantee absolute compliance and flawless execution.
To map your next move and stay ahead of unexpected protocol shifts, consult our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory. Stop playing by the rules of reactive logistics and start dictating the pace of your growth. Contact FLEX. today to unleash the full operational power your brand needs to conquer the European market.
