Prioritize throughput capacity, order accuracy metrics, peak-season scalability, and documented SLA performance. Verify carrier integrations, inbound receiving processes, value-added services (kitting, returns handling), temperature control if needed, and real-time WMS visibility for inventory and order tracking.

Gharbia's location in the Nile Delta shortens road distances to Greater Cairo and northern ports, lowering overland transit time and fuel costs. For regional distribution this reduces last-mile delivery windows and enables lower carrier rates through concentrated volumes and frequent runs to urban centers.

Audit dock capacity, racking and storage density, power and temperature controls, pest control records, safety certifications, and customs/bonded handling if exporting. Confirm WMS integration, backup power, security systems, and documented KPI reporting to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Negotiate tiered volume pricing, flexible minimums, bundled pick-pack and carrier rates, storage density discounts, and performance-based SLAs. Assess cross-dock options to reduce storage days and consider zone-based shipping strategies to lower parcel spend and improve delivery speed.