Assess road and rail connectivity to Cairo and southern governorates, access to Aswan International Airport for airfreight, and river handling capacity for bulk movements. Confirm local transshipment links to major ports and the 3PL’s carrier network for regional lanes and cross-border clearances.

Warehousing rents and labor costs in Aswan are generally lower than Nile Delta and Cairo, enabling investment in automation or value-added services. Expect a smaller pool of specialized logistics talent—so evaluate the 3PL’s training, management, and technology to ensure SLA reliability.

Yes—many regional 3PLs provide order management, kitting, returns processing, and export documentation. Confirm the provider’s WMS integration capabilities, reverse-logistics workflows, and customs brokerage experience for international B2B shipments.

Prioritize on-time fulfillment, inventory accuracy, order cycle time, return processing time, and claims resolution. Define liability for damage and shrink, minimum volume commitments, ramp-up clauses, and tech integration milestones to align operational performance with commercial terms.