Evaluate carrier connectivity to Mauritius and regional feeders, on-island transport reliability, WMS/TMS integration and EDI capability, average order processing times, inventory accuracy rates, and SLA terms for pick-and-pack and returns handling. Also assess contingency plans for weather or service disruptions and local customs clearance support.

Land costs and local labor rates in Rodrigues are typically lower than major regional hubs, which reduces inventory carrying and fixed warehousing expenses. However, feeder freight and inter-island transport can add variable costs; model total landed cost including transit frequency, demurrage risk, and handling fees to determine net savings.

Confirm WMS features (lot/batch tracking, inventory visibility), order routing and carrier selection, returns processing, SLA reporting, and integration options (API/EDI). Also verify capacity for peak volumes, cold-chain handling if needed, security, insurance terms, and KPIs for inventory accuracy and on-time shipments.

Review customs procedures and any duty regimes affecting cross-border shipments, local licensing requirements, VAT reporting, documentation for international carriers, and packaging standards. Ensure the 3PL can manage multi-origin shipments, provide compliance support, and handle documentation to minimize clearance delays.