Evaluate road access to A19 and local arterials, port drayage times, available facility types (racked, chilled), labor availability, and the 3PL's WMS/API capabilities. Prioritize providers with proven SLA metrics, scalable throughput, and carrier integrations to reduce transit variance and total landed cost.

Lower real estate and labor costs make Caltanissetta attractive for holding safety stock and performing labor-intensive value‑added tasks. Trade-offs include longer trunk haul times to northern markets; mitigate by using cross-docking, regional drop‑ship nodes, or a multi-echelon inventory strategy to balance cost and speed.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory visibility, API/EDI order integrations, slotting and wave management, returns processing, kitting, and flexible labor models. Confirm the 3PL can scale seasonal headcount and has contingency plans for carrier capacity constraints.

Confirm national road carrier coverage for trunk haul, drayage agreements to nearby ports, access to short-sea feeder services, and partnerships with national parcel and last‑mile networks. Verify published transit matrices and on-time performance reports to model delivery windows accurately.