Amazon Fulfillment Center YEG1 Nisku, Alberta

YEG1 serves the greater Edmonton and central Alberta 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 in Border Business Park off 39 Avenue near Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Hwy 2)and close to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls across Western Canada.

Amazon YEG1 at a Glance

• FC Code: YEG1

• Full Address: 1440 39 Ave, Nisku, AB T9E 0B4, Canada

• Booking System: Amazon Carrier Central (appointments required)

• GLN Code: Not publicly disclosed for Canadian FCs

• Pallet Exchange: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

• Deep Sea Imports: Typically yes, when requested at the time of booking and routed via deconsolidated LTL/FTL moves from Canadian gateways; however, please confirm this prior to your appointment.

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

Strategic Location

YEG1 is situated in Nisku’s Border Business Park, just off Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Hwy 2), the main north–south corridor linking Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary. Proximity to Edmonton International Airport, regional intermodal yards, and major truck corridors enables tight cut-offs for air and truckload linehauls, while the industrial park setting supports high-volume trailer traffic and predictable dock turns for carriers serving Western Canada.

Operational Specifications for YEG1

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: Multi-shift operation; delivery windows follow your confirmed Carrier Central appointment time (exact dock hours are not publicly specified, but the site typically supports extended or 24/7 carrier access based on appointment schedules).

• Receiving Hours

  • By appointment (local time, Mountain 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' dry van trailers and Canadian highway tractors; 48' trailers or straight trucks may be used for certain regional deliveries

  • Driver presents BOL/manifest and appointment reference; follows on-site safety, PPE, speed, and yard procedures as directed by Amazon yard staff

• Cargo Preparation

  • Pallets: Standard 40" × 48" GMA wooden pallets, 4-way access, Grade B or better (≈ 1,000 mm × 1,200 mm), in line with Amazon Canada pallet guidelines

  • Box & Pallet Labels:

    • Each carton requires a unique FBA Box ID label generated in Seller Central (.ca)

    • Each pallet requires four FBA pallet labels (one per side), applied outside the stretch wrap and fully scannable

  • Wrapping & Stability: Clear stretch wrap; stable, cubic loads with no overhang beyond pallet edges; labels visible and unobstructed; corner boards and straps used where needed to maintain stability

  • Floor-Loaded / FCL: Follow Amazon’s North America Floor Loading Policy; clearly segregate SKUs, maintain safe stack heights, and ensure cartons are scannable. Non-compliant floor-loads may be delayed, reworked at the shipper’s cost, or refused.

  • Slip Sheets: Only where permitted by Amazon guidance and explicitly confirmed in appointment notes; otherwise assume conventional palletized unloading.