Amazon Fulfillment Center BFI5 Kent, WA

BFI5 serves Kent, the Kent Valley logistics corridor, and the wider Seattle–Tacoma region with fast inbound processing and network replenishment. Our role is to make deliveries appointment-clean: correct labels, compliant pallets, and accurate paperwork—so freight is received without delays. Located on 59th Place South within the Kent industrial valley and close to SR-167 with onward links to Interstate 5 and the SeaTac area, the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls across Washington and neighboring Western states.

Amazon BFI5 at a Glance

• FC Code: BFI5

• Full Address: Building B, 20526 59th Pl S, Kent, WA 98032, United States

• Booking System: Amazon Carrier Central (appointments required)

• GLN Code: Not publicly disclosed for U.S. FCs

• Pallet Exchange: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

• Deep Sea Imports: Typically yes, when requested at the time of booking; however, please confirm this prior to your appointment

• Slip Sheet Unloading: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

Strategic Location

BFI5 is positioned in the Kent Valley industrial corridor, a core distribution zone for the Seattle–Tacoma metro. From its location on 59th Place South, carriers have quick access to SR-167 and connecting routes toward I-5, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, and the ports of Seattle and Tacoma. This combination of dense warehouse infrastructure and highway connectivity supports predictable appointment times, efficient dock turns, and reliable regional and long-haul linehauls throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Operational Specifications for BFI5

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: Multi-shift operation; exact dock hours are not publicly specified, and delivery windows follow your confirmed Carrier Central appointment time

• Receiving Hours

  • By appointment (local time)

• Vehicle Requirements

  • Active carrier profile and confirmed Carrier Central appointment

  • Dock-high, rear unloading at a standard bay (no side unloading)

  • Typical inbound equipment by appointment: 53' trailers (dry van/intermodal) and box trucks

  • Driver presents BOL/manifest and appointment reference; follows on-site safety and yard procedures

• Cargo Preparation

  • Pallets (U.S. standard): 40" × 48", 4-way access wooden pallets

  • Box & Pallet Labels:

    • Each carton requires a unique FBA Box ID label

    • Each pallet requires four FBA pallet labels (one per side), applied outside the stretch wrap and scannable

  • Wrapping & Stability: Clear stretch wrap; no overhang; labels visible and unobstructed

  • Floor-Loaded / FCL: Follow Amazon’s Floor Loading Policy; non-compliant floor-loads may be delayed or refused

  • Slip Sheets: Only where permitted by Amazon guidance and explicitly confirmed in appointment notes