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OUR GOAL
To provide an A-to-Z e-commerce logistics solution that would complete Amazon fulfillment network in the European Union.
The Amazon FRA7 Fulfillment Center in Frankenthal is a crucial logistics hub in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Strategically positioned with excellent motorway access, FRA7 plays a vital role in distributing products throughout Southwestern Germany, serving a high-density population area, and offering fast connections to the French and Benelux markets. This guide outlines the essential details for shipping your inventory to FRA7.
Amazon FRA7 at a Glance
To ensure your Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) deliveries are processed quickly and without delay, note these core facility details:
FC Code: FRA7
Full Address: Amazonstraße 1, 67227 Frankenthal, Germany (also cited as Am Römig 5, 67227 Frankenthal)
- GLN Code: 5450534006743
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be booked via Amazon's Carrier Central portal.
Pallet Exchange: The status of the pallet exchange program should be verified during the booking process, though standard German practices often involve pallet exchange.
Deep Sea Imports: FRA7 is typically not designated for receiving deep sea import containers.
Strategic Location
FRA7's primary advantage is its location in Frankenthal, near the major transport artery of the A61 and A650 motorways. This positioning ensures quick access to key metropolitan regions like Mannheim, Ludwigshafen, and the entire Rhine-Neckar area. The strong regional connections make FRA7 a perfect distribution point for sellers focused on the densely populated Southwest German market and cross-border shipments to Western Europe.
Operational Specifications for FRA7
Adhering to Amazon's exact delivery standards is crucial for a smooth receiving process. While specific hours and precise pallet rules can be subject to change, the general requirements for FRA7 typically include:
Booking and Hours:
- Book your mandatory delivery appointment via Carrier Central, typically requiring 24-72 hours advance notice.
- The standard receiving hours are usually Monday to Friday, and sellers should strictly adhere to the confirmed time slot.
Vehicle Requirements
Palletised Deliveries Accepted:
7.5‑tonne trucks
Articulated vehicles
Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinters
Transit vans
Private Vehicles: Not permitted for inbound deliveries
Other Accepted Vehicles:
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".
Elevating Your FRA7 Supply Chain Strategy
Operating within the Rhine-Neckar logistics corridor requires strategic foresight and an adaptable infrastructure. FLEX. serves as your dedicated local extension, ensuring your inventory management perfectly aligns with the high-velocity demands of the FRA7 terminal. Explore how our advanced operational pillars can strengthen your market presence:
Expand Beyond Amazon with Multi-Channel Distribution: While FRA7 handles your primary FBA volume, dominating the South-Western German market requires a diversified approach. Our B2C & B2B fulfillment service Germany allows you to fulfill orders across various e-commerce platforms from a single, unified inventory pool. Whether routing a bulk restock to Frankenthal or a direct-to-consumer parcel to Stuttgart, we ensure uniform delivery excellence.
- Protect Profit Margins through Reverse Logistics: A healthy inventory lifecycle at FRA7 requires a professional strategy for unfulfillable or overstocked items. Our service for processing Amazon removals and returns in Germany gives you a localized destination to recover value from removals. We receive, inspect, and refurbish your goods on German soil, allowing for rapid reintegration into your sales channels instead of incurring costly disposal fees.
- Maintain Supply Continuity with Local Buffer Storage: To prevent stockouts at FRA7 while minimizing Amazon's long-term storage fees, a strategic staging point is essential. Our pre Amazon storage capabilities allow you to hold bulk inventory in our secure German facilities. We manage the replenishment flow, dispatching stock to Frankenthal just-in-time to keep your IPI score healthy and your storage overhead low.
Enhance your supply chain resilience by utilizing our in-depth Amazon Fulfillment Centers guide. This essential resource empowers you to adapt to changing facility guidelines and optimally balance your stock between regional European hubs and German distribution centers.
How FLEX. Can Help
Expanding into the Rhine-Neckar region should be a catalyst for your commercial growth, not a logistical anchor. At FLEX., we act as your strategic outpost in Frankenthal, taking full responsibility for the strict technical requirements of the Amazon FRA7 hub so you can focus on scaling your brand. From meticulous pre-arrival pallet audits to the final handover at the terminal, we ensure your cargo perfectly matches Amazon’s intake criteria.
Whether you are managing high-volume imports or fine-tuning a multi-channel network across the DACH region, we provide the operational consistency required to outperform the competition.
Remove the friction from your regional distribution strategy. Contact FLEX. today to establish a high-velocity, reliable supply chain tailored for the European market.
