Prioritize carrier connectivity (sea, road, air feeders), WMS/API integration for inventory visibility, SLA and chargeback clarity, warehouse layout (clear heights, racking, cross‑dock lanes), labor availability, security, and demonstrated experience handling returns and omnichannel order flows.

Place inventory closer to coastal and regional demand to shorten last‑mile legs, leverage cross‑docking to reduce handling time, use zone skipping with parcel partners for recipient clusters, and consolidate inbound shipments to lower per‑unit transport costs while balancing inventory carrying expense.

Confirm proximity to Inhambane Bay or local port facilities, access to primary highways, availability of feeder trucking and air cargo services, terminal operating hours, customs clearance capabilities, on‑site handling equipment, and contingency plans for seasonal disruptions.

Lower real estate and labor rates often reduce fixed warehousing costs, but transport rates or fewer direct carrier services can increase variable shipping costs. Model total landed cost by combining storage, handling, inbound/outbound freight, service levels, and inventory turnover to find the optimal tradeoff for service and margin.