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Amazon Prep Center in Columbus, OH

Full-service FBA prep and 3PL fulfillment serving the Columbus metropolitan area. FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, bundling, and FBA-compliant shipping — with 2-day transit to nearby Amazon fulfillment centers.

2 Days
Transit to Amazon FCs
5
Nearby Amazon FCs
24hr
Prep Turnaround
99.9%
Labeling Accuracy

Amazon prep centers in Columbus handle receiving, inspection, FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, and FBA-compliant shipping for Columbus-area Amazon sellers. With 2-day transit to 5 nearby Amazon fulfillment centers, Catalist provides 24-hour prep turnaround with 99.9% accuracy — plus wholesale sourcing from 1,200+ brands.

FNSKU Labeling

Every unit gets the correct FNSKU barcode in Columbus, scanned and verified before shipment to Amazon fulfillment centers.

Poly Bagging

Products are sealed in compliant poly bags with suffocation warnings in Columbus. Meets all Amazon packaging requirements.

Bundling & Kitting

Multi-unit bundles assembled and labeled in Columbus. Custom kits, variety packs, and multi-packs ready for FBA.

Carton Packing

Shipments packed to Amazon's exact carton specs in Columbus. Optimized box sizes to minimize dimensional weight fees.

Shrink Wrapping

Professional shrink wrap for multipacks and oversize items in Columbus. Clean presentation that meets Amazon's prep standards.

Inspection & QC

Every inbound shipment inspected for damage and accuracy in Columbus. Defective units flagged before they reach Amazon.

Nearby Amazon Fulfillment Centers

Transit times from our Brooklyn, NY facility.

FC Code Location Type Transit
CMH1 Obetz, OH sortable 2 days
CMH2 Etna, OH non-sortable 2 days
CVG1 Hebron, KY sortable 2 days
CVG2 Hebron, KY non-sortable 2 days
CVG3 Hebron, KY specialty 2 days

Ecommerce and Seller Stats

Metro Population

905K

Estimated Amazon Sellers

25,000+

Top Categories

Home & Kitchen, Grocery, Health & Personal Care, Fashion

Columbus is a major logistics hub with Amazon's CMH fulfillment centers and proximity to the CVG air hub in Kentucky. Central location gives sellers access to most of the eastern US within 2-day ground shipping.

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Catalist is the only prep center in Columbus that combines wholesale sourcing from 1,200+ brands with full FBA prep services.

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Source and fulfill in Columbus

No other 3PL in Columbus lets you source wholesale from 1,200+ brands AND have products prepped and shipped — all from one platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping take from Brooklyn to Amazon FCs near Columbus?
Ground transit from our Brooklyn warehouse to CMH1 in Obetz and CMH2 in Etna takes approximately 2 days. CVG1-CVG3 in Hebron, KY are also close by. With 24-hour prep, total time is about 3 days.
What does FBA prep cost for Columbus sellers?
Our pricing starts at $0.40 per unit for FNSKU labeling and ranges to $1.50 for complex prep. No minimums, no setup fees, no long-term contracts.
Can I source wholesale products and have them prepped?
Yes. Catalist is the only platform that combines wholesale sourcing from 1,200+ brands with FBA prep. Source products from our catalog and we handle everything through to Amazon delivery.
Which Amazon FCs are near Columbus?
CMH1 in Obetz (sortable) and CMH2 in Etna (non-sortable) are the primary Columbus FCs. The CVG hub in Hebron, KY -- about 100 miles south -- includes CVG1, CVG2, and CVG3, which handle sortable, non-sortable, and specialty items.
Why is Columbus a good location for Amazon sellers?
Columbus sits within 2-day ground reach of over 60% of the US population. The city has lower operating costs than coastal metros and a strong logistics infrastructure. Amazon's investment in the area with multiple FCs reflects this strategic value.
What is your labeling accuracy?
We maintain 99.9% labeling accuracy across all orders. Every unit is scanned and verified against your shipment plan before shipping. We work with over 1,200 brands.

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