Prioritize clear SLAs (pick/pack, lead time, accuracy), WMS integration and EDI/API connectivity, inventory accuracy & cycle count processes, bonded and customs handling capacity, temperature-controlled storage if required, and demonstrated carrier relationships for last-mile distribution and freight consolidation.

Proximity to Onne and Port Harcourt terminals shortens ocean-to-warehouse transit, reduces drayage and demurrage risk, and enables faster cross-docking. Direct port access supports lower landed cost and tighter reorder cycles—critical for high-throughput B2B and industrial supply chains.

Expect monitored cold-chain zones with temperature logging, secure racked storage, gated and bonded yards, CCTV and access control, disaster response plans, and compliance with handling standards for pharmaceuticals, perishables, and high-value goods to minimize shrinkage and spoilage.

Model cost-to-serve by SKU and channel, include storage, handling, cross-dock, returns, and last-mile fees; evaluate SLA penalties, inventory turns, and buffer stock needs; and run a pilot to measure actual lead-times, claim rates, and invoicing accuracy before scaling.