Prioritize SLA-backed metrics (order accuracy, on-time shipment), WMS capability and API/EDI connectivity, inventory accuracy, scalable labor and space, inbound/outbound throughput, customs brokerage if cross-border, and transparent cost structures including storage, handling, and accessorials.

Warehousing in Atacama shortens sea-to-inland transit for Pacific shipping lanes and improves access to regional carriers serving northern Chile and neighboring countries. Expect reduced truck miles to ports, faster export cycles via nearby terminals, and direct road links that lower transit variability for B2B deliveries.

Essential capabilities include a modern WMS with real-time inventory, API-based order and shipment integration, shipment tracking, carrier rate shopping, returns management, and data analytics for inventory velocity and cost per order. These reduce errors and enable dynamic routing for omnichannel demand.

Use flexible pricing models (throughput vs. flat storage), seasonal capacity windows, multi-client pooling, guaranteed minimums paired with surge clauses, and periodic performance reviews. Negotiate value-added service rates and implement zone optimization to reduce last-mile costs.