Brands typically gain lower facility costs, closer proximity to central distribution lanes, and access to flexible labor pools. 3PLs here often support scalable storage, kitting, returns processing, and integration with marketplaces and carrier APIs to shorten order-to-delivery cycles and reduce freight spend.

Evaluate lease and handling rates, transit legs to major demand centers, and expected carrier rates. Factor utilities, labor availability, customs and bonded options, IT capabilities (WMS/API), and service levels into a landed-cost per order model to compare facilities objectively.

Local warehouses provide primary road connectivity to national trunk routes with options for regional rail interchange and feeder services to port gateways. Carrier networks support freight consolidation to capital and cross-border lanes, enabling efficient distribution across the South Caucasus and Caspian trade links.

Many providers offer bonded warehousing, segregated cold-chain areas, and value‑added services such as kitting, labeling, and returns management. Confirm certified bonded status, temperature monitoring, and contingency plans for seasonal volume spikes before contracting.

Specify KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order cycle time, on-time-in-full (OTIF), and chargeback thresholds. Require WMS integration (EDI/API), real-time inventory visibility, audit trails, security and compliance documentation, and defined SLA remedies for service lapses.