Prioritize multimodal access (road, rail, air), bonded status and customs services, available value‑added services (kitting, temperature control), warehouse management system (WMS) capabilities and SLA metrics. Also evaluate labor skill availability, security, insurance, and scalability for seasonal peaks to ensure alignment with service and cost targets.

Key cost drivers include storage rent, handling rates, labor, inbound/outbound transport, customs clearance and fuel surcharges. Optimize landed cost by inventory pooling, reducing touches through cross-docking, negotiating zone-based transport rates, and using WMS-driven slotting to reduce pick times and labor spend.

From Salta you can reach northwest provinces efficiently for same-day or next-day regional deliveries depending on routing. Coastal and Buenos Aires-bound shipments typically require longer transit windows and depend on carrier schedules; cross-border corridors to Bolivia and northern Chile offer shorter overland options that can lower lead times for nearby international customers.

Expect 3PLs to provide bonded warehouse options, customs brokerage support, export documentation and temporary storage regimes. Verify their experience with local customs authorities, duty deferral processes, and electronic manifesting to minimize delays and ensure compliant cross-border movement.