Prioritize WMS/TMS integration, dock door density and loading capacity, racking and clear height, available value-added services (kitting, returns), cross-dock capability, and demonstrated SLA performance (OTIF, accuracy). Also confirm customs facilitation and carrier partnerships for cross-border lanes.

Cantemir often offers lower land and labor costs, which reduce storage and handling rates. Biggest levers: higher pallet density (racking), optimized slotting, consolidation to reduce LTL fees, seasonal labor flexibility, and negotiated carrier contracts that leverage regional volumes.

Key factors: proximity to major roads and border checkpoints, access to regional rail or intermodal terminals, frequency of carrier pickups, availability of LTL and TL carriers serving EU and Black Sea routes, and existing carrier contracts that support reliable lead times.

Require order accuracy, OTIF (on-time in full), inventory accuracy, average pick-to-ship lead time, dock turnaround time, return processing SLA, and real-time reporting via API or portal. Include penalties or service credits tied to specific SLA thresholds.