Prioritize WMS functionality, API/EDI connectivity to marketplaces, real‑time inventory visibility, and SLA commitments for pick accuracy and transit times. Verify fee transparency (storage by cubic meter, pick/pack, handling), ability to scale during peaks, returns handling, and references for on‑time performance with similar SKU mixes.

Look for direct access to reliable road links, space for cross‑docking and pallet handling, bonded storage options, and established relationships with regional carriers and freight forwarders. Confirm lift capacity, trailer marshalling, and connectivity to primary ports to reduce dwell times and freight cost per pallet.

Dangriga often provides lower land and labor rates, which reduce fixed warehousing costs, but tradeoffs include smaller labor pools and fewer carrier choices. Assess total landed cost by modeling transportation legs to major ports, inventory carrying charges, and potential overtime/seasonal staffing needed to meet peak demand.

Confirm the 3PL’s experience with local customs procedures, availability of bonded warehouse services, in‑house or partnered customs brokerage, and document handling for permits and export declarations. Also validate security standards, audit trails, and procedures for duty deferment or consolidation to streamline cross‑border shipments.