Amazon Fulfillment Center XSC1 Kaiserslautern, DE
06.10.2025Amazon Fulfillment Center XDEQ Kaiserslautern, DE
06.10.2025
OUR GOAL
To provide an A-to-Z e-commerce logistics solution that would complete Amazon fulfillment network in the European Union.
The Amazon XHA1 Fulfillment Center, operated by Geodis AFT‑X in Neu Wulmstorf‑Mienenbüttel, is a vital hub in Amazon’s northern Germany logistics network. Its location near Hamburg provides direct access to key transport corridors, ensuring efficient distribution across northern Germany and into Scandinavia. XHA1 plays a strategic role in handling both domestic and international FBA shipments, making it an essential gateway for sellers shipping into Amazon’s supply chain.
Amazon XHA1 at a Glance
To ensure your inbound shipments to Amazon XHA1 are processed quickly and efficiently, take note of these key specifications:
FC Code: XHA1
Full Address: Geodis AFT‑X Mienenbüttel Am Holz 3A 21629 Neu Wulmstorf‑Mienenbüttel, Germany
Booking System: All inbound shipments must be registered via Amazon Carrier Central
Pallet Exchange: Yes, available for all shipment times
Deep Sea Imports: Yes, accepted at this facility
Slip Sheet Unloading: Not supported at XHA1
Strategic Location
Situated just outside Hamburg, XHA1 benefits from excellent motorway connections, including the A1 and A7, which link it to Bremen, Hanover, and the wider northern European logistics corridor. Its proximity to Hamburg’s port and airport makes it a key hub for both sea and air freight, ensuring fast and reliable inbound flows for Amazon FBA sellers.
Operational Specifications for XHA1
Follow Amazon’s strict delivery standards to ensure your shipment is accepted without delays: All deliveries to Amazon XHA1 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: 08:00 – 22:00
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".
Mastering the Port-to-Fulfillment Pipeline with FLEX.
Capitalizing on the Northern German gateway requires a logistics partner who fluently speaks both the language of international maritime trade and Amazon compliance. FLEX. engineers your operational success in the Hamburg metropolitan region by directly anticipating and resolving your unique logistical challenges.
- If you want to leverage XHA1’s location to create a highly efficient northern supply chain, our pre Amazon storage provides the ideal strategic buffer. You can land massive bulk shipments in Hamburg, store them economically in our secure facilities, and execute precise, "just-in-time" replenishments directly to the Neu Wulmstorf docks—drastically reducing Amazon's long-term storage fees.
- If you need to bridge the gap between ocean freight and the Amazon automated gate, our FBA prep center Germany intercepts your maritime cargo straight from the Port of Hamburg. We break down bulk containers and configure the inventory onto A-Grade Euro-pallets, rigorously auditing dimensions and applying SSCC labels to completely insulate you from the risk of XHA1 gate rejections.
- If you are dealing with the complex customs bureaucracy of arriving at Germany's busiest port, our Germany customs clearance broker handles it immediately. Our in-house team clears your international freight upon arrival, managing all duties and VAT synchronization so your cargo becomes "domestic-ready" without languishing in port holding facilities.
- If you need to stay ahead of shifting Amazon intake protocols across the entire logistics landscape, our comprehensive Amazon Fulfillment Centers directory equips you with essential network intelligence. You can use it to monitor site-specific requirements and dynamically adjust your inventory routing from your Neu Wulmstorf anchor to other critical distribution hubs across Europe.
How FLEX. Can Help
Landing your inventory in the Neu Wulmstorf hub should be the catalyst for explosive regional growth, not a logistical bottleneck. At FLEX., we operate as your dedicated vanguard in the north, absorbing the intense friction of port-to-hub transitions so you can focus entirely on scaling your brand across Europe.
Whether you are moving massive ocean volumes from Asia or orchestrating rapid replenishments for the Nordic market, we deliver the localized precision required to dominate the northern frontier.
Turn Europe’s busiest maritime corridor into your greatest competitive advantage. Contact FLEX. today to build a frictionless, high-velocity supply chain starting in Hamburg.
