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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 XESA/XMA1 Fulfillment Center, operated by XPO Logistics, is located in Alovera (Guadalajara, CastillaāLa Mancha). Its position along the Aā2 corridor near Madrid makes it a strategic hub for FBA shipments across Spain and southern Europe. XESA/XMA1 specializes in handling inbound freight with strict booking and compliance requirements.
Amazon XESA/XMA1 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon XESA/XMA1 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: XESA, XMA1
Full Address: XPO Logistics, Avenida RĆo Henares 16, 19208 Alovera, Guadalajara, Spain
- GLN Code: 5450534005579
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 (but require sending an email to booking prior to delivery)
Slip Sheet Unloading: No, clamp truck unloading not supported
Strategic Location
Located in Alovera, XESA/XMA1 benefits from its proximity to Madrid and direct access to the Aā2 motorway, linking it to Zaragoza, Barcelona, and the French border. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and crossāborder FBA shipments.
Operational Specifications for XESA/XMA1
All deliveries to Amazon XESA/XMA1 must comply with Amazonās inbound requirements, including correct palletization, labeling, and vehicle compliance. Nonācompliant shipments risk rejection or delays.
Booking and Hours
Appointments: Required via Carrier Central
Receiving Hours:
Monday ā Friday: 05:40 ā 14:00
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".
Strategic Operational Solutions for the Alovera Complex
Thriving at the Alovera terminal demands a synchronized, end-to-end border strategy that neutralizes administrative delays and optimizes every leg of the journey. We address the most critical cross-border challenges to transform your logistics into a competitive advantage.
- If your goal is to efficiently move high-volume freight into the central Spanish corridor: Our forwarding service provides the necessary structural advantage. Navigating the A-2 corridor efficiently is critical for protecting your margins, so we consolidate your inbound shipments, optimizing trailer space and reducing overall transit costs across Europe before orchestrating the final delivery through Amazon Carrier Central. This guarantees your freight moves into the Alovera hub with maximum financial efficiency.
- If you need to bypass administrative delays when importing directly to the Iberian market: Our customs clearance service eliminates that friction. For brands importing from outside the EU, bureaucratic hurdles 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, preventing costly transit halts.
- If you are looking to protect your margins from high return costs in Southern Europe: You can regain control through our reverse logistics and returns processing. Protecting your bottom line means taking control of unfulfillable inventory coming back from Spanish and Portuguese consumers. Instead of absorbing Amazon's steep long-term storage or disposal fees, we intercept removals and customer returns, verifying and recovering the value of your stock locally to prepare it for immediate resale.
- If you must absolutely guarantee your inventory will not be rejected by Alovera's automated intake gates: Our FBA prep serves as your ultimate line of defense. Even the fastest pan-European supply chain will instantly halt if goods are rejected at the intake lines. Functioning as your quality firewall, our prep facilities conduct rigorous physical audits of your cargo before it enters the Amazon network. 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 XESA and XMA1.

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 margināthey 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.






