Evaluate port berth availability and draft, scheduled carrier calls, proximity to air freight handling, bonded and customs facilities, and on-site handling equipment. Confirm regular liner and regional feeder services, container stuffing/unstuffing capability, and SLA for vessel discharge to warehouse transfer.

Compare storage rates (per pallet and per cubic meter), handling tariffs (inbound/outbound), labor price versus productivity, and value-added service fees (kitting, labeling). Factor in seasonality premiums, minimums, and any local payroll or statutory cost components that affect landed cost modeling.

Yes, select 3PLs provide pick-and-pack operations, returns processing, and integration with parcel carriers for last-mile delivery. Verify WMS integration for order routing, reverse logistics workflows, quality inspection capability, and data exchange for return authorizations and refund routing.

Adopt a hybrid strategy: position high-turn SKUs closer to consumer demand centers and use Meneng as a consolidation and seasonal buffer for lower-turn items. Maintain safety stock for carrier schedule variability and use cross-docking for time-sensitive replenishments to reduce holding costs.