Prioritize docks and trailer capacity, racking density and pallet flow, dedicated pick/pack lines, cold chain and bonded storage if needed, robust WMS with API connectivity, security and compliance, and capacity for seasonal scaling.

Road and rail links from Shida Kartli reduce inland transit to Tbilisi and shorten routes to Poti/Batumi ports and neighboring borders; this enables competitive carrier choices, multimodal routing, lower transit times, and improved predictability for cross‑border shipments.

Key drivers are storage density (m2 per pallet), pick/pack labor rates, outbound transportation miles, inventory carrying costs, and value‑added handling fees. Optimizing network placement and consolidation can materially lower landed cost.

Yes. Many regional 3PLs offer cold chain and temperature‑controlled bays, bonded/ customs‑friendly warehousing, and value‑added services such as kitting, labeling, returns processing, and light assembly to support omnichannel programs.

Assess proximity to arterial roads and Tbilisi, access to last‑mile carriers, yard and dock capacity for same‑day dispatch, local labor availability, and WMS capabilities for slotting and fast pick paths to minimize fulfillment cycle time.