Monitor order accuracy, on-time shipments, pick-and-pack cycle time, dock-to-stock duration, and inventory accuracy. Also track cross-border lead time, customs clearance time, and cost-per-order to assess the impact of multimodal transit and regional compliance on total fulfillment cost.

Rail links reduce transit to Central Asia and Europe but require synchronized intermodal handling; highway access supports regional last-mile distribution. Evaluate 3PLs for rail terminal proximity, bonded handling experience, and established trucking/airline contracts to optimize transit reliability and costs.

Request transparent rate cards (storage tiers, handling, minimums), SLAs for order lead time and accuracy, customs brokerage responsibilities, capacity surge terms, and KPIs tied to service credits. Include clauses for seasonal scalability and inventory reconciliation cadence.

Look for segmented zones for picking and bulk storage, integrated WMS with carrier connectivity, bonded and export processing capability, temperature-controlled areas if needed, and scalable labor pools. Integration with marketplace and ERP systems is essential for omnichannel order routing.