Amazon Fulfillment Center RIC1/RIC7 Petersburg, VA

RIC1/RIC7 serves Petersburg, the Richmond–Petersburg metro, and the wider Mid-Atlantic 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 Commerce Way near the I-85 / I-95 corridor, the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls along the East Coast and into inland markets.

Amazon RIC1/RIC7 at a Glance

• FC Code: RIC1, RIC7

• Full Address: 5000 Commerce Way, Petersburg, VA 23803-6917, 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

RIC1/RIC7 sits close to the junction of I-85, I-95 and U.S. Route 460, placing it directly on the Mid-Atlantic long-haul corridor that links the Northeast with the Southeast. The facility is within a day’s drive of a large share of the U.S. East Coast population and has good connectivity to Virginia’s rail ramps and port network, supporting predictable appointment times, quick dock turns, and efficient regional and long-haul linehauls.

Operational Specifications for RIC1/RIC7

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window:

    • Day shift: 07:00–16:00

    • Night shift: 18:00–03:00

    • Delivery windows follow your confirmed Carrier Central appointment time within these shifts

• 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