Amazon Fulfillment Center RIC5 Ashland, VA

RIC5 serves Ashland, the greater Richmond 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 North Lakeridge Parkway near the I-95 corridor in Hanover County, the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls along the U.S. East Coast and into inland markets.

Amazon RIC5 at a Glance

• FC Code: RIC5

• Full Address: 11600 N Lakeridge Pkwy, Ashland, VA 23005, 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

RIC5 is located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond along the I-95 logistics corridor. The facility’s position near major interstate routes and regional distribution hubs allows carriers to connect efficiently with East Coast population centers while remaining within practical range of Richmond and wider Mid-Atlantic markets. This strategic placement supports predictable appointment scheduling, quick dock turns, and reliable regional and long-haul linehauls.

Operational Specifications for RIC5

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: Continuous (24/7); 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