Amazon Fulfillment Center BHM1 Bessemer, AL

BHM1 is one of Alabama’s high-throughput Amazon facilities, designed for fast inbound processing and network replenishment. Our job is to make your delivery “appointment-clean”: the right labels, the right pallets, the right paperwork—so your freight is received without delays.

Amazon BHM1 at a Glance

• FC Code: BHM1

• Full Address: 975 Powder Plant Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, United States

• Booking System: Amazon Carrier Central (appointments required)

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

• Pallet Exchange: No

• Deep Sea Imports: Yes — FCL accepted when assigned to a single FC and booked by appointment

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

Strategic Location

BHM1 sits in Bessemer (Greater Birmingham, Jefferson County), giving shippers strong coverage across central Alabama and quick freeway access into the Southeast. The location supports dense parcel networks and LTL/TL linehauls, while 24/7 site operations help smooth peak-season variability. For brands importing at scale, the Southeastern position can shorten final-mile lead times into Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Operational Specifications for BHM1

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: 24/7 site operations; delivery windows are governed by your confirmed appointment time

• Receiving Hours

  • 24/7 by appointment (local time)

• Vehicle Requirements

  • Registered carrier and confirmed Carrier Central appointment

  • Dock-high, rear-unloading at a standard bay; side-unloading not supported

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

  • Driver presents correct paperwork (BOL/manifest, appointment reference) and follows on-site safety procedures

• Cargo Preparation

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

  • Box & Pallet Labels:

    • Each carton needs a unique FBA Box ID label

    • Each pallet needs four FBA pallet labels (one per side), placed on the outside of the stretch wrap and scannable

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

  • 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’s guidance and explicitly confirmed in your appointment notes