Amazon Fulfillment Center XDEY Hammersbach, DE
6 October 2025
How European Sellers Can Win with Smarter Order Tracking & Fulfillment Through Flexlogistik
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 XDEU fulfillment center, operated by DHL Solutions GmbH, is a major logistics point for Amazon’s western German operations. Located in Euskirchen, near Cologne and Bonn, it supports efficient regional distribution and serves as a hub for both inbound and outbound freight. Below you’ll find key specifications and operational details for successful deliveries to XDEU.
Amazon XDEU at a Glance
To ensure seamless inbound processing at Amazon’s Euskirchen facility, make sure your shipment meets these core requirements:
FC Code: XDEU
Full Address:
Amazon Deliveries – XDEU
DHL Solutions GmbH
Barentsstraße 24
53881 Euskirchen, Germany- GLN Code: 5450534007009
Booking System: All deliveries must be scheduled via Amazon Carrier Central.
Pallet Exchange: Yes, active for all shipment times.
Deep Sea Imports: No, this FC is not designated for deep-sea containers.
Strategic Location
XDEU’s position in Euskirchen, just south of Cologne, gives it excellent access to the A1 and A61 motorways. This location enables fast ground transport across North Rhine-Westphalia and provides a strategic connection to Belgium and the Netherlands — ideal for sellers operating in the western EU region.
Operational Specifications for XDEU
Follow these Amazon inbound delivery standards to ensure your goods are received without delay:
Booking and Hours:
Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before delivery through Carrier Central.
Receiving Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 22:00.
Vehicle Requirements
Palletised Deliveries Accepted:
7.5‑tonne trucks
Articulated vehicles
Swap bodies
Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:
Sprinters
Transit vans
Private Vehicles: Not permitted for inbound deliveries
Other Not 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 XDEU Supply Chain Strategy
Operating within the Euskirchen 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 XDEU terminal. Explore how our advanced operational pillars can strengthen your market presence:
Maintain Supply Continuity with Local Buffer Storage: To prevent stockouts at XDEU 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 Euskirchen just-in-time to keep your IPI score healthy and your storage overhead low.
Protect Profit Margins through Reverse Logistics: A healthy inventory lifecycle at XDEU 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.
Expand Beyond Amazon with Multi-Channel Distribution: While XDEU handles your primary FBA volume, dominating the North Rhine-Westphalia region requires a diversified approach. Our B2C & B2B Fulfillment service allows you to fulfill orders across various e-commerce platforms from a single, unified inventory pool. Whether routing a bulk restock to Euskirchen or a direct-to-consumer parcel to Cologne, we ensure uniform delivery excellence.
Fortify your logistics operations by consulting our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory, a vital tool designed to help you navigate shifting site protocols and perfectly calibrate your inventory across European staging points and German distribution hubs.
How FLEX. Can Help
Penetrating the North Rhine-Westphalia market should accelerate your brand's trajectory, without bogging you down in operational minutiae. At FLEX., we serve as your dedicated boots on the ground in the Euskirchen sector, mastering the intricate receiving guidelines of the Amazon XDEU terminal so you can dedicate your energy to sales and strategy. From exhaustive pre-arrival inspections to the seamless final delivery at the gate, we guarantee a frictionless inbound process.
Clear the path for your West German distribution. Partner with FLEX. today to develop a high-velocity, reliable supply chain that cements your competitive edge.
