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OUR GOAL
To provide an A-to-Z e-commerce logistics solution that would complete Amazon fulfillment network in the European Union.
SMI1 serves Hazel Park, the wider Detroit metropolitan area, and nearby suburbs with fast inbound processing for Sub Same-Day (SSD) and parcel flows. Our role is to make deliveries appointment-clean: correct labels, compliant pallets, and accurate paperwork—so freight is received without delays. Located on East 10 Mile Road in Hazel Park’s industrial corridor near the I-75 / I-696 interchange, the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
Amazon SMI1 at a Glance
FC Code: SMI1
Full Address: 1400 E 10 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030, 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
SMI1 is a Sub Same-Day (SSD) fulfillment / parcel facility in Hazel Park, Michigan, positioned directly on E 10 Mile Rd just east of the major I-75 / I-696 freeway interchange. This location provides rapid north–south and east–west connectivity across Metro Detroit, with easy access into Detroit’s core, Oakland and Macomb counties, and regional lanes toward Flint, Ann Arbor, and Toledo. Co-location with the DDT1 delivery operation and other nearby logistics sites concentrates parcel volume and carrier capacity, supporting predictable appointment availability and efficient dock turns for linehaul and middle-mile freight.
Operational Specifications for SMI1
Booking and Hours
Appointments: Required via Carrier Central
Operating Window: Continuous (24/7) site activity typical for Sub Same-Day operations; delivery windows follow your confirmed Carrier Central appointment time (confirm final cut-offs with the site).
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 suitable for parcel / Sub Same-Day operations
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 and fast-paced sortation.
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
How FLEX. Simplifies Your SMI1 Shipments

We hope the details above help you plan a clean, on-time delivery to SMI1. At FLEX., we specialize in fulfillment services across Europe—we don’t operate in the U.S., but we can fully support your inbound to European Amazon FCs. If your shipments are headed for Europe, we handle booking, labeling, pallet compliance, and transport for sites such as LTN7 (Bedford, UK), WRO5 (Okmiany, PL), PRG2 (Dobrovíz, CZ), FRA3 (Bad Hersfeld, DE), MAD4 (San Fernando de Henares, ES), and MXP5 (Castel San Giovanni, IT).
Contact us for a quick consult or tailored quote—we’ll align your shipment plan with Amazon’s European network and keep your inbound appointment-clean.









