Assess transit times to primary customer zones, cross-dock vs. long-term storage costs, pick/pack throughput, and carrier integrations. Evaluate SLA metrics (OTD, order accuracy), peak capacity plans, and returns handling to align with your service promises and margin targets.

Sites typically offer direct access to major motorways, proximity to Antwerp/Brussels gateways, and rail links for intermodal moves. This supports reliable LTL/FCL scheduling, faster replenishment, and reduced freight spend for both B2B pallet flows and eCommerce parcel distribution.

Prioritize scalable labor, overflow storage, flexible SLAs, and dedicated returns-processing lines. Confirm capacity for value-added services (kitting, rework), IT integration for real-time inventory, and contingency plans for seasonal surges to avoid service degradation.

Position inventory using demand analytics to minimize multi-hop moves, negotiate density-based rates, and leverage multi-client space for flexibility. Use zone-based fulfillment to reduce last-mile fees and employ hybrid automation to lower labor costs without sacrificing order accuracy.