Prioritize carrier connectivity, dock and staging capacity, pallet racking and throughput, order pick accuracy, and customs clearance capabilities. Also assess scalability (expandable footprint), IT integration for WMS/ERP, SLA penalties, and local labor skill sets that affect cycle times and return handling.

Selecting a 3PL in Borkou can reduce last-mile distances to northern and inland markets, lowering overland transit time and localized freight expense. Expect trade-offs: potential increases in ocean lead time from distant ports but savings on overland carriage and warehousing, improving total landed cost for certain corridors.

Key services include inventory segmentation for rapid replenishment, batch and lot control, kitting and light assembly, track-and-trace visibility, and streamlined returns processing. These services directly impact order accuracy, delivery windows, and cost-to-serve for reverse logistics.

Evaluate customs compliance capabilities, insurance and liability limits, local regulatory environment for goods-in-transit, security and temperature-control practices, and contingency plans for road disruptions. Confirm contractual SLAs, audit rights, and disaster-recovery procedures to manage operational risk.