Evaluate location relative to major highways and rail nodes, dock and bay capacity, IT integration (WMS/API), SLA guarantees for pick/pack/ship, reverse logistics capability, value‑add services (kitting, QC), and transparent cost structure including storage tiers and handling fees.

Carriers serving Xiangyang provide a mix of regional road freight, national rail links and express parcel networks. Choosing a warehouse near intermodal terminals reduces dray time, enables pooled shipments, and lowers per‑unit transport costs while improving transit predictability to inland and coastal destinations.

Require modern racked storage, segregated returns processing, multi‑channel order orchestration, real‑time inventory visibility, flexible staffing for peak volume, and processes for same‑day/next‑day fulfillment to meet consumer expectations.

Negotiate clear terms for minimum guarantees, contract length, service level credits, liability and insurance, acceptance windows, inbound/outbound charge definitions, and clauses for scalability or exit—aligning fees with measured KPIs and periodic performance reviews.