Prioritize location relative to ports and highways, warehouse type (ambient/cold/bonded), dock and racking capacity, WMS/TMS integration and SLA metrics (pick/pack lead times, order accuracy). Also evaluate labor availability, surge scalability, returns management and transparent pricing to understand true cost-to-serve.

Warehouses in Tabasco reduce first-mile distance to Gulf terminals and eastern freight lanes, lowering transit times to nearby ports and enabling efficient routing toward Mexico City and southern cross-border corridors. Proximity to main highways improves carrier density and helps secure regular linehaul schedules and lower trucking rates.

Key technologies include a robust WMS with real-time inventory visibility, TMS connectivity for carrier management, API/EDI integrations with order platforms, barcode/RFID scanning for accuracy, and reporting dashboards for KPIs. Confirm integration depth (orders, inventory, shipments) and support for automation or conveyor/pick systems where required.

Yes. Many 3PLs provide customs brokerage, bonded warehouse options and export documentation services. Validate certifications, experience with export regimes, duty deferment processes, and formal procedures for bonded inventory handling to ensure compliance and minimize clearance delays.