Amazon Fulfillment Center STR2 Heidenheim, DE
6 October 2025Amazon Fulfillment Center XDEO Knüllwald, DE
6 October 2025
OUR GOAL
To provide an A-to-Z e-commerce logistics solution that would complete Amazon fulfillment network in the European Union.
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
- GLN Code: 5450534026123
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 & 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 LEJ5 Supply Chain Strategy
Operating within the Central German 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 LEJ5 terminal. Explore how our advanced operational pillars can strengthen your market presence.
To ensure your inventory flows seamlessly through the LEJ5 intake process, perfect physical presentation is non-negotiable. Our FBA prep Center Germany service conducts a rigorous pre-arrival audit at our staging points. We stabilize your Euro-pallets, verify compliant dimensions, and optimize barcode positioning for Gera's automated high-speed scanners. By guaranteeing that every unit meets Amazon's strict "Receive-Ready" standards before it reaches the gate, we effectively eliminate the risk of costly shipment refusals and unplanned service fees.
A healthy inventory lifecycle at LEJ5 also 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.
While LEJ5 handles your primary FBA volume, dominating the Central and Eastern 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 Gera or a direct-to-consumer parcel to Leipzig, we ensure uniform delivery excellence.
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How FLEX. Can Help
Your expansion into Thuringia and Saxony represents a major milestone, and your logistics should accelerate that success without causing operational friction. FLEX. serves as your specialized local extension in Gera, absorbing the heavy lifting required by the strict technical protocols of the Amazon LEJ5 hub. This allows you to remain focused on your core commercial strategy while we handle everything from rigorous pre-arrival quality control to the final physical handover at the Amazon docks.
Relying on our localized expertise and high-capacity infrastructure means your business is fully insulated against unexpected gate refusals and administrative delays.
Clear the path for your regional expansion and reach out to FLEX. today to forge a highly efficient, bulletproof supply chain.
