Prioritize configurable racking, zone-directed pick/pack, real-time WMS integration, and scalable labor. Evaluate cross-dock capacity, temperature control if needed, returns handling, and direct carrier docks for efficient parcel and LTL access.

Multimodal access in Turbo shortens domestic dray and last-mile legs by colocating inventory near ports and airfreight nodes, reducing inland haul distances and demurrage risk, which lowers total landed cost and improves replenishment lead times.

Negotiate clear fees (storage, pick/pack, receiving, returns), service-level agreements for order accuracy and on-time shipping, chargeback thresholds, forecast-based capacity commitments, and KPIs like OTIF, order cycle time, and inventory accuracy.

Consider proximity to key highways and carriers, local wage rates, availability of seasonal labor, utility costs, and zoning constraints. Sites closer to port or urban centers have higher rents but reduce transportation spend—balance rent versus recurring haul costs.

Confirm real-time WMS/ERP APIs, EDI or modern API order flows, visibility into inventory and shipments, multi-carrier shipping integrations, and support for returns portals. Ask for demonstrations of storefront and marketplace connectivity and data export capabilities.