Amazon Fulfillment Center SDF6 Shepherdsville, KY

SDF6 serves the Louisville–Shepherdsville logistics corridor and the wider Ohio Valley region with fast inbound processing, particularly for fashion and softlines inventory. Our role is to make deliveries appointment-clean: correct labels, compliant pallets, and accurate paperwork—so freight is received without delays. Located on Omega Parkway in the Shepherdsville logistics park just off Interstate 65, the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls across the central and eastern United States.

Amazon SDF6 at a Glance

• FC Code: SDF6

• Full Address: 271 Omega Pkwy, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USA

• 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: Yes — FCL accepted when consigned to a single FC and booked by appointment

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

Strategic Location

SDF6 is a mid-size Amazon fulfillment center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, part of the dense logistics cluster along the I-65 corridor south of Louisville. Its position on Omega Parkway places it close to other Amazon sites and major distribution facilities, giving carriers efficient access to north–south traffic between the Midwest and Southeast. Proximity to Louisville’s wider logistics infrastructure and parcel hubs supports stable carrier capacity, predictable appointment slots, and efficient dock turns for both LTL/TL and FCL inbound flows.

Operational Specifications for SDF6

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: Day & night shifts; typical inbound shifts Sun–Fri 07:00–17:30 and 18:00–04:00 (local time). Delivery windows follow your confirmed 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. Pallets must be tightly wrapped and stable for standard forklift handling, especially for dense softlines and fashion items.

  • Floor-Loaded / FCL: Follow Amazon’s Floor Loading Policy and LTL/FTL receiving guidelines; non-compliant or difficult-to-unload floor-loads may be delayed or refused

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