Focus on measurable operational metrics: dock doors per capacity, orders-per-hour throughput, WMS/API integration and real-time visibility, SLA terms for pick accuracy and lead times, cross-dock and consolidation capability, and documented experience handling export/import flows and carrier integrations.

Proximity to Guangzhou and Shenzhen ports and major expressways cuts ocean-to-door transit and truck miles, lowering freight and dwell costs. Dense carrier networks enable frequent LTL and courier services, improving last-mile speed across the Pearl River Delta and national lanes.

Prioritize Class-A facilities with certified cold-chain rooms, segregated storage for product classes, automated racking and high-throughput pick zones, validated temperature monitoring, backup power, and documented contingency plans for seasonal spikes.

Negotiate transparent unitized rate components (storage tiers, receiving, pick/pack), minimum volume flex, KPI-linked service credits, clear liability and claims processes, regular inventory reconciliation cadence, and exit/ramp clauses to align costs with performance.