Prep center · Essex

Blue30

EssexFounded 2021blue30.co.uk ↗+44 1268 230214

Reviewed · 2026-09-22

Multi-service

Prep-primary operation with a real co-primary line (fulfillment, packaging, sourcing, or storage), disclosed on this profile.

Editor summary

Blue30 is an Amazon FBA prep centre and ecommerce fulfilment warehouse at Great Stambridge Hall, near Rochford in Essex, run by Blue30 Ltd (Companies House 13465324, incorporated June 2021; the registered office moved there from Canvey Island in May 2025). It started as a prep-only centre for private label, wholesale and online arbitrage sellers and later added D2C and B2B order fulfilment. The prep service is fully managed: Blue30 creates the FBA shipment plans, then handles receiving and inspection, FNSKU labelling, polybagging, bundling, bubble wrap, carton forwarding and pallet shipping to Amazon UK fulfilment centres, plus Pan EU shipments, removals and returns. Published prices start at GBP 0.25 per unit to receive, inspect and label, with polybagging at GBP 0.50, bundling and bubble wrap at 60 to 80p, carton forwarding from GBP 1, double-walled shipping boxes from GBP 2 and a monthly account fee of GBP 9.50 to GBP 14.99; volume-band pricing is quoted through a request form. Stated turnaround is 12 to 72 hours, Monday to Saturday. Cautions: service pages list free packing materials while the pricing page charges for shipping boxes and polybagging, so confirm what a quote includes. The site's claims of being 'officially recommended by Amazon' through the Service Provider Network and of 250+ clients are not independently confirmed here.

Stated turnaround:: 72
Operating since:: 2021 (5 yrs)

At a glance

2021Founded5 yrs operating

16Servicesprep + adjacent

72Turnaroundstated SLA

Services offered

FNSKU labeling: Amazon's per-seller-per-SKU barcode applied before inventory enters an FC. Required for FBA.
Inspection: Per-unit visual and functional QC. Catches damage before Amazon's receive team does.
International shipping: International shipping coordination (DDP / DDU / freight forwarding).
Bundling: Bundling multiple SKUs into a single buyable unit (e.g., starter packs, gift sets).
Prep: Receiving, labeling, repackaging your inventory to Amazon's exact specs before each shipment.
Polybagging: Suffocation-warning polybagging for soft, fragile, or multi-pack items per Amazon's prep policy.
Bubble wrap: Bubble-wrap protection for fragile units (glass, ceramic, electronics) before shipment.
B2B fulfillment: Amazon B2B / wholesale prep including palletization and case-pack requirements.
Long-term storage: Bulk storage beyond Amazon's 6-month long-term limit, often cheaper than FC overage fees.
Returns processing: FBA / FBM returns processing: receive, inspect, regrade, restock, or dispose.
Removal order recv.: Receives Amazon removal orders, then inspects, restocks, or disposes per your instructions.
FBM fulfillment: Fulfilled-by-Merchant order pick-pack-ship for Amazon orders that bypass FBA.
Hazmat prep: Handling for hazmat-classified items (batteries, aerosols, flammables). Most prep centers won't.
Kitting: Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
DTC fulfillment: Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.
LTL freight: LTL freight handling for inbound pallet shipments.

Pricing

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Receive, inspect, label from GBP 0.25/unit; site states an average labelling price of GBP 0.48/unit for 0-10,000 units a month on tiered volume bands; polybagging GBP 0.50; bundling and bubble wrap 60-80p; carton forwarding from GBP 1/carton; double-walled shipping box from GBP 2; monthly account fee GBP 9.50-14.99 by volume; storage from GBP 0.36 per m3 per day; pallet shipping from GBP 55 all in. Full band table is quote-based via the form. https://www.blue30.co.uk/fba-prep-pricing, captured 2026-09-22.

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FAQ

Common questions about Blue30.

Where is Blue30 located?

Blue30 operates out of Great Stambridge Hall, Stambridge in Essex.

What services does Blue30 offer?

Blue30 offers 16 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, International shipping, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Removal order recv., FBM fulfillment, Hazmat prep, Kitting, DTC fulfillment, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.

What does Blue30 charge?

Blue30 receive, inspect, label from GBP 0.25/unit; site states an average labelling price of GBP 0.48/unit for 0-10,000 units a month on tiered volume bands; polybagging GBP 0.50; bundling and bubble wrap 60-80p; carton forwarding from GBP 1/carton; double-walled shipping box from GBP 2; monthly account fee GBP 9.50-14.99 by volume; storage from GBP 0.36 per m3 per day; pallet shipping from GBP 55 all in. Full band table is quote-based via the form. https://www.blue30.co.uk/fba-prep-pricing, captured 2026-09-22.

Is Blue30 currently accepting new clients?

Blue30 indicates they are accepting new clients as of our last review. Capacity changes seasonally, especially during Q4 prep season. Confirm directly via their website or phone before committing volume.

Does Blue30 handle hazmat?

Yes. Blue30 accepts hazmat-classified items (batteries, aerosols, flammables, lithium cells per DOT classifications). Confirm specific category coverage and any DOT certification requirements directly with the operator before shipping restricted inventory.

How long has Blue30 been operating?

Blue30 has been operating since 2021 (5 years as of our last review). Established operating history relative to most prep centers in the directory.

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