Shipping to Amazon MKE1 Fulfillment Center: FBA Freight from China 2026

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This guide covers MKE1 location, China-to-MKE1 shipping routes, FCL/LCL cost benchmarks, FBA prep requirements, and door-to-door DDP logistics from any Chinese port to the MKE1 loading dock. FMC-licensed (No. 027495), Amazon SPN certified. Full FBA process: Amazon FBA shipping pillar guide.

MKE1 Location and Strategic Position

Address: 3501 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 (Kenosha County). MKE1 is a 1.1 million sq. ft. robotics fulfillment center operating 24/7. It sits on the I-94 corridor roughly 35 miles south of Milwaukee and 65 miles north of Chicago — directly between two major metropolitan areas with a combined 12 million consumers. From MKE1, Amazon covers Prime delivery across Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Approach via I-94 Exit 342 (WI-158 / 52nd Street), then west to 120th Avenue.

Shipping Routes from China to MKE1

Cost Benchmarks (China → MKE1, DDP All-in)

FBA Prep and Delivery to MKE1

• Pallets: GMA 48"×40", 4-way entry, max 72" height, max 1,500 lbs per pallet. Clear stretch wrap with FBA labels visible on all four sides.
• Appointments: Required for all LTL/FTL deliveries via Amazon Carrier Central. Book 7-14 days in advance (2-3 weeks during Q4/Prime Day).
• Receiving: 24/7 operations. Check in at security gate with ID, BOL, and Amazon reference number.
• Winter packaging: Wisconsin winters require cold-weather pallet protection. Moisture barrier shrink wrap recommended for inventory arriving December-February.
• I-94 traffic: The Chicago-Kenosha corridor is one of the busiest truck routes in the Midwest. Plan delivery windows with buffer time, especially during winter weather events.

See our Illinois warehouse guide for the Chicago metro FC cluster and our container shipping costs guide for full route comparisons.

Winter Logistics for MKE1: November Through March

MKE1 in Kenosha sits in one of the coldest FBA regions in the continental US. From November through March, average low temperatures range from 15°F to 25°F. For inventory arriving during these months, three precautions apply:

• Moisture barrier shrink wrap: Standard stretch wrap is permeable. Wisconsin winter requires vapor-barrier wrap to prevent condensation damage during the rail-to-truck transfer in Chicago, where cargo can sit exposed for hours at sub-freezing temperatures.
• Carrier buffer: I-94 between Chicago and Kenosha is one of the busiest truck corridors in the country. Winter weather events can add 24-48 hours to the Chicago-to-Kenosha drayage leg. Schedule delivery appointments with a 2-day cushion December through February.
• Pallet stability: Frozen stretch wrap loses elasticity. Pallets that are stable at the Port of LA can shift during a 5-day rail journey through the Rockies in January. Double-wrap and use edge protectors for Q1 shipments to MKE1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amazon MKE1 located?

Amazon MKE1 is located at 3501 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144 (Kenosha County). It is a 1.1 million sq. ft. fulfillment center on the I-94 corridor between Chicago (65 miles south) and Milwaukee (35 miles north).

How long does it take to ship from China to MKE1?

Sea freight to LA/Long Beach then intermodal rail via BNSF/Union Pacific to Chicago, then truck to Kenosha. Total door-to-door: 22-30 days. Air freight reduces to 5-8 days via Chicago O'Hare. For East Coast routing, Savannah to Chicago rail takes 28-35 days total.

What does it cost to ship a container from China to MKE1?

A 20ft FCL DDP door-to-door costs $3,500-4,800. A 40ft FCL costs $4,500-6,500. LCL for under 5 CBM: $100-140/CBM. Air freight: $5-9/kg. All rates include ocean freight, rail, drayage to MKE1 dock, customs clearance, and ISF filing.