CAE1 — Amazon Fulfillment Center CAE1
4400 12 Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172
CAE1 Amazon Fulfillment Center – West Columbia, SC 29172 (2026 Complete Guide)
Warehouse code: CAE1
Facility type: Fulfillment center
Full address: 4400 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, United States
Scale: 1,250,000 square feet
Location: Lexington County, near I-26/I-77, Columbia metro
Note: This guide summarizes common practices and experiences for CAE1. For any shipment, Amazon's current Seller Central and Carrier Central documentation always takes priority.
1. Why CAE1 matters in Amazon's network (2026 snapshot)
CAE1 is Amazon's 1.25 million square foot fulfillment center in West Columbia, South Carolina—serving the state capital Columbia and the wider I-26/I-77 corridor. It is one of the largest Amazon facilities in South Carolina.
Columbia's strategic location offers:
- I-26 – corridor from Charleston to Asheville
- I-77 – corridor from Charlotte to Columbia
- I-20 – east-west corridor connecting Atlanta and Florence
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) – air cargo
- Port of Charleston – one of the Southeast's busiest container ports, 100 miles east
- Inland Port Dillon – inland rail port served by Norfolk Southern
CAE1 handles fast inbound processing and network replenishment, supporting parcel flows across the Southeast.
2. Core questions from FBA sellers & truck drivers
2.1 Do I need an appointment?
Yes—appointments required via Amazon Carrier Central. Book 7–14 days ahead, 2–3 weeks in Q4.
2.2 What pallet and packaging rules apply?
Standard FBA: 48"x40" GMA pallets, max 72" height, max 1,500 lbs. South Carolina's summer heat and humidity require proper protection.
3. Traffic, routing and parking tips
Approach: From I-26, take Exit 110 (12th Street Extension) and head south. From I-77, connect to I-26 West.
Truck stops:
| Truck Stop | Location | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Travel Center | I-26 Exit 113, West Columbia | Full services, overnight |
| Love's Travel Stop | I-26 corridor | Diesel, parking, 24-hour |
| TA Travel Center | I-20 corridor | Full services |
Hotels: Hampton Inn West Columbia (~5 mi), Holiday Inn Express Cayce (~5 mi)
4. Nearby Amazon facilities
GSP1 (Spartanburg, SC, 1M sqft), CLT2 (Charlotte, NC), ATL6 (East Point, GA)
5. Quick FAQ
Q1: CAE1 is 1,250,000 sqft serving the Columbia SC metro.
Q2: Near the Port of Charleston (100 mi) for import routing.
Q3: Located at the I-26/I-77 interchange.
Q4: Appointments required via Carrier Central.
Last updated: March 14, 2026