3PLs in the region offer shorter road transit times to central consumer markets, access to Matecaña airport for express shipments, lower operating costs, and flexible footprint options for seasonal scaling. Evaluate their carrier networks, cutover processes, and SLA enforcement to confirm fit.

Request transit‑time matrices to target cities, ask for carrier contracts or partnerships, verify frequency of departures for key lanes, and validate multimodal routing to ports and airports. Use sample routing tests and historical lead‑time data to compare providers.

Prioritize dock door count and configuration, clear height and racking, temperature‑controlled space if required, WMS with API/EDI integrations, inventory visibility tools, and security systems. Confirm peak throughput rates and inbound/outbound processing SLAs.

Expect lower baseline storage and labor rates but similar line‑item fees (receiving, putaway, pick/pack, and fulfillment). Contract models include per‑pallet storage, per‑pick charges, and bundled fulfillment packages; negotiate trial periods, minimums, and indexed rate escalators.

Define measurable KPIs up front (OTIF, order cycle time, pick accuracy, inventory accuracy, cost‑to‑serve), run a time‑boxed pilot with representative SKUs and order profiles, require access to dashboard reporting, and include penalty/recovery clauses in the SLA for missed targets.