A Perlis location reduces transit times to northern Malaysia and southern Thailand, lowers warehousing and land costs, and simplifies returns handling. Expect faster last‑mile deliveries in the north, improved unit economics for regional SKUs, and the need to validate carrier frequency and customs clearance times for cross‑border orders.

Prioritize a 3PL with robust WMS/TMS integration, customs brokerage expertise, proven carrier partnerships (road and sea feeders), SLA‑driven pick‑and‑pack and kitting, clear inventory visibility and scalable space for seasonal peaks to support B2B order profiles and cross‑border compliance.

Perlis benefits from the North‑South Expressway and short drives to Penang’s port and carrier hubs, enabling competitive LTL and express services. These links lower overland transit costs to northern states and enable multimodal routing; however, evaluate carrier frequencies, last‑mile partners, and cross‑border documentation to avoid clearance delays that negate transit gains.

Assess dock door counts, ceiling height, racking options, power and HVAC, security, and yard space for trailers. Contract terms should cover flexible tenant space, SLA metrics, inventory and damage liability, integration requirements, billing transparency, minimum volumes, and exit/scale clauses to align cost and operational flexibility.