Assess port and airport proximity, bonded storage availability, warehouse IT (WMS/OMS) integration, SLA performance for pick-and-pack, and local carrier partnerships. Also verify handling capacity for peak seasons, security standards, and contingency plans for power and transport disruptions.

Using bonded warehousing can defer duties and simplify cross-border redistribution, reducing immediate cash outlay and accelerating fulfilment. Key considerations include customs documentation accuracy, declared value management, and the 3PL’s track record with Gabonese customs brokers to minimize clearance delays.

Libreville offers a coastal port for container shipping, an international airport for airfreight, and primary road corridors for overland transit. Reliable liner services, regional trucking partners, and feeder connections cut transit times to neighboring capitals and support multi-modal routing strategies.