Key operational criteria: WMS and API connectivity, inventory accuracy, picking throughput, and peak scalability. Consider these priorities:

• Real‑time WMS/ERP integration and reporting
• Multimodal access (port, rail, motorways)
• Omnichannel processing, returns and reverse logistics

Proximity to Linz port and motorway corridors shortens road kilometers and transit windows, enabling cheaper consolidated shipments and intermodal routing. Rail and barge options reduce per‑ton costs for inbound freight while motorway links improve last‑mile reliability into DACH and CEE markets, lowering fuel surcharges and lead‑time variability.

Common SLAs/KPIs include order accuracy, OTIF, inventory accuracy, dock‑to‑stock time and picking cycle times. Negotiate clear pricing tables, line‑item fees, chargeback terms, performance credits and inventory reconciliation cadences to align incentives and maintain cost transparency.

Yes. Regional 3PLs offer shared‑warehouse models with pay‑as‑you‑go pricing that scale to dedicated space as volumes grow. Expect per‑pick fees, storage tiers and inbound handling charges; minimums are low for shared services but increase for dedicated facilities or bespoke integrations and service levels.