Prioritize network reach (road/rail/port access), slot and dock capacity, warehouse management system compatibility (WMS/API), fulfillment SLAs for pick-pack-ship, and value-added services like kitting and returns. Evaluate carrier connectivity for parcel and palletized lanes, and confirm peak-season scalability.

Land and facility rents are generally lower than central Oslo, but overall operating costs remain influenced by Norwegian wage and energy levels. Trade-offs include slightly longer inland transit to some metropolitan subzones versus savings on facility costs and improved port access for import-heavy SKUs.

Key factors: proximity to the E134/E18 corridors and regional rail nodes, access to Grenland ports for short-sea services, and local cross-dock facilities that aggregate pallet flows. Strong relationships with national carriers and freight forwarders shorten handover cycles and improve visibility.

Verify segregated returns processing, reverse-logistics workflows, temperature-controlled storage and monitoring, same-day/next-day pick-and-ship capacity, and integrated inventory visibility via WMS and carrier APIs. Confirm SLA penalties, inspection processes, and capacity buffers for peak seasons.