Prioritize strategic location relative to SJD and main roads, multi-modal carrier connectivity, warehouse infrastructure (dock doors, racking, cold storage if needed), WMS and integration capability, SLA guarantees (pick/pack accuracy, same-day/next-day options), scalability for seasonal peaks, and compliance/cross-border experience.

Air cargo via SJD shortens transit to major domestic and international markets, improving expedited order options. Coastal feeder lines and regional trucking provide cost-efficient lanes for bulk and less time-sensitive shipments. Combined, these options let 3PLs balance speed and cost by routing priority SKUs by air and standard inventory by sea or road.

Look for kitting and assembly, customized labeling, segmented inventory for channel-specific stock, robust returns and reverse-logistics processing, ondemand fulfillment for pop-ups, and real-time inventory visibility with EDI/API integration to marketplaces and carriers.

Negotiate transparent cost components (storage per pallet/cu ft, pick/pack per line, receiving fees), minimum volume commitments, labor surge pricing, fuel and surcharge rules, clear SLA penalties/rebates, inventory insurance and liability clauses, and defined termination or scale-up notice periods.