Amazon Germany LEJ1 Fulfillment Center to Permanently Close on July 13, 2026

Amazon has officially announced that its LEJ1 Fulfillment Center in Germany will be permanently closed effective July 13, 2026.

If you are an Amazon FBA seller shipping inventory to Germany, it is essential to take action now to avoid shipment delays, rejected deliveries, returned cargo, and unnecessary logistics costs.

Key Dates You Should Know

July 1, 2026 – Last Day to Book Delivery Appointments

Amazon will stop accepting new delivery appointments for LEJ1 after July 1, 2026.

Any shipment without a confirmed appointment before this deadline will no longer be accepted by the warehouse.

July 13, 2026 – LEJ1 Officially Closes

Beginning on July 13, 2026, LEJ1 will permanently cease operations.

Any cargo still scheduled for this fulfillment center may face rejection, return, or additional handling costs.

Immediate Recommendations for Amazon Sellers

To minimize disruption to your supply chain, Amazon sellers should:

• Stop creating new inbound shipments assigned to LEJ1 whenever possible.
• Select alternative active Amazon fulfillment centers for future inventory.
• Review all shipments currently in transit to ensure they are not affected.
• Coordinate with your freight forwarder to update warehouse destinations before cargo departs.

Important Notice: Amazon Will NOT Transfer Inventory Internally

One of the most critical updates is that Amazon will not automatically transfer shipments created for LEJ1 to another fulfillment center.

If a shipment is still created with LEJ1 as its destination, sellers must:

• Cancel the original shipment plan.
• Create a brand-new shipment assigned to a valid Amazon warehouse.
• Provide the new shipment information to their logistics provider before delivery.

Failure to do so may result in refused deliveries and additional transportation expenses.

What This Means for Freight Planning

For freight forwarders, carriers, and Amazon FBA sellers, this warehouse closure means shipment planning needs to be adjusted well in advance.

Before booking ocean freight, rail freight, air freight, or trucking services to Germany, always verify the latest warehouse assignment to avoid costly delivery issues.

Good communication between sellers, suppliers, and logistics providers will be essential during this transition period.

Final Thoughts

Amazon’s closure of the LEJ1 Fulfillment Center is an important operational change that requires immediate attention.

Planning ahead and updating shipment destinations before cargo leaves origin will help ensure uninterrupted inventory replenishment and prevent unnecessary delays or extra costs.

If you are planning upcoming FBA shipments to Germany, now is the time to review your shipment plans and coordinate with your logistics partner.