Amazon Fulfillment Center BCN3 Castellbisbal, ES
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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 MXP5 Fulfillment Center, located in Castel San Giovanni (Piacenza province, EmiliaāRomagna), is one of Amazonās most important hubs in northern Italy. Its location near the A1 motorway provides excellent access to Milan, Bologna, and Genoa, making MXP5 a strategic gateway for both domestic and international FBA shipments.
Amazon MXP5 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon MXP5 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: MXP5
Full Address: Amazon EU Sarl, c/o Amazon Italia Logistica Srl, Strada Dogana Po 2U, 29015 Castel San Giovanni (PC), Italy
- GLN Code: 5450534002394
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Notice Period: Minimum 24 hours in advance
Pallet Exchange: Yes, available for all shipment times
Deep Sea Imports: No, not accepted at this facility
Slip Sheet Unloading: No, clamp truck unloading not supported
Strategic Location
Situated in Castel San Giovanni, MXP5 benefits from its central position in northern Italy, with direct motorway access to the A1 and A21 corridors. This makes it a prime hub for crossāborder logistics, ensuring fast distribution into France, Switzerland, and southern Europe, while also supporting efficient domestic flows across Italy.
Operational Specifications for MXP5
All deliveries to Amazon MXP5 must comply with Amazonās inbound requirements, including correct palletization, labeling, and vehicle compliance. Nonācompliant shipments risk rejection or delays.
Booking and Hours
Appointments: Must be made via Carrier Central
Receiving Hours:
Monday ā Friday: 06:00 ā 21:00
Vehicle Requirements
Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinters
Transit vans
Palletised Deliveries Accepted:
7.5ātonne vehicles
Articulated vehicles
Not Permitted:
Private vehicles (cars)
Flatbed trucks
Vehicles under 7.5 tonnes
Drag & drop trailers
Doubleādeck trailers
Tail lifts
Cargo & Pallet Preparation
Pallet Standards:Ā OnlyĀ 800 x 1,200 mm Euro/CHEPĀ pallets are accepted. Pallets must be GMA Grade B or higher and heat-treated toĀ ISPM-15Ā standards for international shipments.
Height & Weight:Ā * Maximum height:Ā 1.8 mĀ (single stack). Double-stacked pallets are permitted up toĀ 3.0 mĀ (total height including pallets) if safe to unload.
Maximum weight:Ā 500 kgĀ per pallet.
Stacking & Stability:Ā Boxes must be securely stretch-wrapped inĀ clear plasticĀ (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:Ā * No side may exceedĀ 63.5 cmĀ (unless the item itself is larger).
Max weight per box:Ā 23 kg.
Heavy Package Warning:Ā Boxes exceedingĀ 15 kgĀ must be marked "Heavy Package" on both the top and sides.
Labeling Precision:Ā * UseĀ laser printersĀ only (inkjet barcodes often smudge and become unscannable).
Place labels at leastĀ 3 cmĀ from edges andĀ never over a seamĀ or tape.
Every box and pallet must carry a unique, valid FNSKU or shipping label. Mixed SKU pallets must be clearly marked asĀ "Mixed Merchandise"Ā orĀ "Mixed SKUs".
Elevating Your MXP5 Logistics Strategy
Navigating the intense operational tempo of the Castel San Giovanni facility requires a proactive approach to your logistics pipeline. To ensure seamless integration and protect your profit margins, specialized intervention is often necessary to strengthen your core operations.
Utilizing our pre Amazon storage allows you to build a resilient inventory buffer just outside the Amazon network. By staging your bulk stock securely and injecting it into MXP5 precisely when capacity allows, you bypass costly overage fees and maintain optimal stock levels without jeopardizing your IPI score.
Before your freight ever touches the highly automated docks in Emilia-Romagna, our FBA prepĀ executes a rigorous "Receive-Ready" audit. We handle all necessary re-palletizing and ensure perfect barcode placement for flawless optical scanning, completely insulating your shipments from the severe financial penalties of structural non-compliance or automated gate rejections.
To seamlessly bridge the gap between your origin point and the MXP5 terminal, our forwarding to Amazon service takes full control of your outbound logistics. We synchronize precise appointment scheduling via Carrier Central and deploy compliant transport, ensuring your freight clears the gates without administrative friction, trailer detention, or delays in regional traffic.
Maintaining operational agility requires up-to-date intelligence. Consistently leveraging our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory equips you with the critical network data needed to track shifting intake protocols and dynamically position your inventory between your European staging hubs and the core Italian market.
How FLEX. Can Help
Establishing your distribution base at the MXP5 hub means tapping directly into the foundational artery of Italy's e-commerce network. However, thriving in this fast-paced, high-volume logistics corridor requires flawless execution from the border to the automated bay. At FLEX., we act as your dedicated operational vanguard, absorbing the intense compliance pressures of the Amazon terminal so you can focus entirely on scaling your market share.
Stop managing supply chain friction and start driving scalable growth. Contact FLEX. today to engineer a high-velocity, resilient logistics engine built for absolute market dominance.
