Amazon Fulfillment Center GLA1 Gourock, UK

The Amazon GLA1 Fulfillment Center, located in Gourock (Inverclyde, Scotland), is Amazon’s primary inbound hub for Scotland. With direct access to the A8 and ferry routes, GLA1 is strategically positioned to serve Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the wider Scottish market. It handles FBA inbound shipments and supports both domestic and international sellers shipping into amazon.co.uk.

Amazon GLA1 at a Glance

• FC Code: GLA1

• Full Address: Amazon – GLA1, 2 Cloch Road, Faulds Park, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1BQ, United Kingdom

• GLN Code: 5450534000116

• ASN Requirements: Yes (all shipment times)

• Booking Method: Carrier Central

• Notice Period: 24 hours

• Pallet Exchange Programme: No

• Deep Sea Imports: No

• Slip Sheet Unloading: No

Strategic Location

GLA1 is located in Gourock, Inverclyde, with excellent access to the A8 corridor and ferry links across the Clyde. Its position makes it a vital hub for Scottish domestic distribution, particularly for flows into Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Highlands.

Operational Specifications for GLA1

Booking and Hours

• Appointments: Must be booked via Carrier Central at least 24 hours in advance

• Receiving Hours:

  • Monday – Sunday: 08:00 – 18:30

  • Monday – Sunday: 19:00 – 05:30

Vehicle Requirements

• Loose Loaded Parcels Accepted:

  • Sprinters

  • Transit vans

  • Private vehicles (cars)

  • 7.5‑tonne vehicles

  • Articulated vehicles

  • Swap bodies

• Loose Loaded Parcels Not Accepted:

  • Double‑deck trailers

• Palletised Deliveries Accepted:

  • 7.5‑tonne vehicles

  • Articulated vehicles

  • Swap bodies

• Palletised Deliveries Not Accepted:

  • Private vehicles (cars)

  • Sprinters

  • Transit vans

  • Flatbed trucks

  • Vehicles under 7.5 tonnes

  • Drag & drop trailers

  • Double‑deck trailers

  • Tail lifts

Cargo Preparation

• Pallet Type: Standard EURO pallets (120 × 80 cm)

• Max Pallet Height:

  • Single pallet: 1.8 m

  • Double stacked: 3.0 m (including pallet height; no individual pallet higher than the inidividual allowed max)

• Labelling: Each unit, carton, and pallet must carry a valid FNSKU or shipping label

• Wrapping: Pallets must be stable, shrink‑wrapped, and transparent