Prioritize measurable service levels: dock and yard capacity, average order cycle time, SLA for pick-and-pack accuracy, and carrier access for your lanes. Also verify systems integration (WMS/API), scalability of warehouse space, and total cost-to-serve across peak and off-peak volumes.

A warehouse in Baldone reduces regional dray times into main corridors and provides access to multiple regional carriers. That proximity supports shorter lead times into urban centers, more competitive LTL and parcel rates, and better routing options for cross-border consignments.

Confirm pick-and-pack throughput, multi-temperature storage availability, automated inventory tracking, returns handling processes, and same-day or next-day fulfillment options. Assess physical security, dock-level configurations, and IT compatibility for order orchestration.

Key drivers include land and labor rates, facility efficiency (cube utilization and throughput), local carrier density and rates, and cross-docking frequency. Also factor in import/export handling fees, warehousing tariffs, and the provider’s inventory holding practices.

Request a demo of the 3PL's WMS and APIs, sample reports (inventory aging, order cycle time, exceptions), and references for similar-scale clients. Confirm real-time tracking, automated EDI/API order flows, and the provider’s ability to run pilot volumes before full migration.