Amazon Fulfillment Center LEJ5 Gera, DE

The Amazon LEJ5 Fulfillment Center, located in Gera, Thuringia, is a central hub in Amazon’s eastern Germany logistics network. Its strategic position near Leipzig and the A4 motorway provides excellent access to major transport corridors, enabling efficient distribution across eastern Germany and into Poland and the Czech Republic. LEJ5 plays a vital role in handling both domestic and international FBA shipments.

Amazon LEJ5 at a Glance

To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon LEJ5 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these key specifications:

• FC Code: LEJ5

• Full Address: Amazon Fulfillment Center LEJ5 Am Steingarten 2 07554 Gera, Germany

• Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central

• Pallet Exchange: Yes, available for all shipment times

• Deep Sea Imports: No, not accepted at this facility

• Slip Sheet Unloading: Not supported at LEJ5

Strategic Location

Situated in Gera, LEJ5 benefits from direct access to the A4 motorway, linking it to Leipzig, Dresden, and Erfurt. Its central location in eastern Germany makes it a key distribution hub for Amazon’s inbound flows, serving both German and international sellers shipping into Amazon’s European network.

Operational Specifications for LEJ5

Follow Amazon’s strict delivery standards to ensure your shipment is accepted without delays: All deliveries to Amazon LEJ5 must comply with Amazon’s inbound requirements. This includes correct palletization, labeling, and vehicle compliance. Non‑compliant shipments risk rejection or delays, so it is essential to prepare your cargo according to the specifications below.

Booking and Hours

• Appointments: Must be made at least 24 hours in advance via Carrier Central

• Receiving Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 00:00 – 24:00 (round‑the‑clock)

  • Saturday: 00:00 – 09:00 and 11:00 – 18:45

  • Sunday: 19:15 – 05:00

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 Preparation

• Pallet Type: Standard EURO pallets (120x80 cm)

• Height Limits:

  • Single Pallet: max 1.8m

  • Double Stacked: max 2.8m (including pallet height)

• Labelling: Every item, carton, and pallet must carry a valid FNSKU or shipping label

• Wrapping: Pallets must be stable, shrink‑wrapped, and transparent to meet Amazon’s inbound safety requirements