Assess proximity to major arterial roads and border crossings, availability of FTL/LTL services, onsite loading bays and trailer parks, rail access if needed, and distance to regional ports. Also check local carrier density and average transit times to your core markets to validate cost-to-serve.

Lower land and labor costs in Haskovo can reduce storage and picking expenses, improving per-order margins. Evaluate wage rates, staff availability for peak seasons, turnover, and any training or overtime premiums when modeling pick-and-pack, returns handling, and value-added services.

Require a modern WMS with API connectivity, real-time inventory visibility, EDI or webhooks for order flows, returns management, and support for multi-location allocations. Confirm SLA reporting, exception workflows, and integration with your storefronts, marketplaces, and carriers.

Verify the provider's experience with customs clearance, bonded storage options, export documentation, commodity classification, and transit permits. Confirm duty processing capabilities and partnerships with customs brokers to minimize border delays for imports/exports.