Prioritize measurable KPIs (OTD, inventory accuracy, pick accuracy), facility capabilities (refrigeration, racking, cross‑dock), carrier integrations, IT/API connectivity, and demonstrated seasonal/volume scalability. Also review SLA penalties, contingency plans for peak season, and experience handling your product categories.

Closer road access to Ruta 5 and nearby Pacific ports reduces overland miles and fuel costs, shortens lead times to export hubs, and increases routing options for intermodal moves. That proximity enables tighter cutoffs, fewer touchpoints, and lower landed costs for perishable and time‑sensitive cargo.

Verify temperature‑controlled zones with monitoring and HACCP or equivalent food‑safety records, bonded storage if exporting duty suspension is needed, pest control logs, traceability systems, and staff training documentation. Confirm customs handling experience and export documentation support for ports used by your supply chain.

Negotiate transparent rate cards for storage, handling, and value‑added services; tiered pricing for volume breaks and seasonality; clear SLA metrics with remedies; minimums and ramp schedules; fuel/transport pass‑throughs; and provisions for emergency capacity and termination notice aligned to your growth plan.