Evaluate carrier connectivity and transit times to your customer base; dock and throughput capacities; storage configuration (racked vs. bulk vs. climate-controlled); WMS/TMS integration and data exchange; and detailed cost-to-serve models that include pick density, returns handling, and seasonal scalability.

Savonlinna’s connectivity to national trunk roads and inland waterway routes provides feeder access to major ports and Nordic networks. That improves route options, allows consolidation for LTL and parcel carriers, and can reduce outbound transit times and freight spend when matched to the right carrier contracts and shipment profiles.

Companies can realize lower facility occupancy and labor costs versus metro hubs, flexible footprint options for seasonal peaks, and localized parcel distribution to regional customers. Assess 3PL scalability in contracts (capacity guarantees, temp labor plans), and confirm WMS capabilities for inventory pooling and omnichannel order routing.