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The Amazon XITF/HLO2 Fulfillment Center, operated by Geodis Logistics, is located in Piacenza (Emilia‑Romagna, northern Italy). Its position along the A1 motorway corridor makes it a strategic hub for FBA shipments across Italy and into Central Europe. XITF specializes in handling palletised freight with strict compliance requirements.
Amazon XITF/HLO2 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon XITF are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these verified specifications:
FC Code: XITF, HLO2
Full Address: Amazon XITF – Geodis Logistics, Strada della Torre della Razza 62, 29100 Piacenza (PC), Italy
- GLN Code: 5450534009409
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: No
Slip Sheet Unloading: Yes, clamp truck unloading supported
Strategic Location
Located in Piacenza, XITF benefits from its central position in northern Italy, with direct access to the A1 motorwaylinking Milan, Bologna, and Florence. This makes it a prime hub for both domestic and cross‑border FBA shipments, especially into Switzerland, Austria, and southern Germany.
Operational Specifications for XITF/HLO2
All deliveries to Amazon XITF/HLO2 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: 08:00 – 18:00
High Season: 06:00 – 20:00
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
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".
Reinforcing Your Supply Chain for the Piacenza Consolidation Hub
To succeed at the XITF / HLO2 terminal, your strategy must evolve beyond simple delivery. Navigating the "logistics capital" of Italy requires a sophisticated approach to inventory health and infrastructure reliability. Consider these pivotal operational pillars to ensure your brand remains resilient:
How can you protect your IPI score from the volatility of cross-docking? Utilizing our pre Amazon storage provides a strategic reservoir for your bulk inventory. Instead of flooding the Piacenza docks and risking expensive overage fees or storage limits, you can stage your goods in our facility and inject them into the Amazon network only when your sell-through rates demand it, keeping your metrics lean and efficient.
What is the most effective way to eliminate gate rejections at XITF / HLO2? The automated systems in Piacenza are unforgiving toward damaged or non-compliant freight. Our FBA prep serves as a final quality firewall. We conduct rigorous physical audits, re-palletizing loads to meet exact Euro-pallet dimensions and ensuring every SSCC label is positioned for perfect optical recognition, neutralizing the threat of costly warehouse turnaways.
How do you ensure a seamless bridge between your origin point and the Italian docks? Our forwarding to Amazon service synchronizes your entire outbound journey. We manage the high-stakes coordination of Carrier Central appointments and deploy drivers experienced with the specific yard protocols of Piacenza, ensuring your cargo moves from port or border to the intake bay without administrative friction or trailer detention.
Where can you verify the latest intake standards for the Italian network? In a landscape where carrier rules and warehouse protocols shift without warning, data is your greatest defense. Consistently consulting our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory allows you to stay ahead of evolving requirements, ensuring your inventory is always positioned in accordance with the latest Mediterranean network standards.
How FLEX. Can Help
With FLEX., you can focus on your core business while we handle every detail of your Amazon XITF 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.
By merging deep regional transit knowledge with our resilient staging infrastructure, we effectively eliminate the friction inherent in Emilia-Romagna logistics. We proactively shield your margins from the heavy financial impact of delivery rejections, unallocated time slots, and regional yard bottlenecks.
Transition from managing supply chain friction to driving exponential growth. Contact FLEX. today to build a high-velocity, high-reliability logistics engine designed for total market dominance.
