Prioritize network reach (proximity to ports and expressways), dock and staging capacity, WMS/API integration, SLA for pick/pack/ship, returns processing, and labor scalability. Evaluate carrier contracts, pallet handling equipment, and climate control if SKUs require temperature management.

A Huangyan-based 3PL shortens inland transit to East China ports and consolidates shipments for regular feeder services, reducing port dwell and export lead times. Localized consolidation, customs handling expertise, and scheduled drayage improve overall door-to-port velocity.

Look for real-time WMS with API connections to marketplaces and carriers, barcode-directed picking, KPI dashboards, inventory accuracy guarantees, and options for automation or scalable pick zones. Integration reduces errors and accelerates order-to-ship cycles.

Assess total landed cost: storage per pallet and per SKU, pick-and-pack fees by profile, inbound receiving charges, reserve capacity premiums, and carrier pass-through rates. Model peak-season scenarios and returns costs to compare net cost per order under expected volume mixes.

Audit tenancy and lease terms, contingency plans for labor shortages, insurance and liability coverage, IT redundancy, KPIs and chargeback terms, and carrier performance. Confirm compliance capabilities for export documentation and any temperature- or hazard-class handling needs.