Prioritize carrier connectivity (sea, air, and last-mile), real-time inventory visibility, SLA performance on pick-and-pack and shipping, unit economics (storage and handling rates), and value-added services like kitting and returns. Also evaluate scalability, contingency plans for peak volumes, and integration with your commerce and ERP systems.

3PLs in Kayangel often deliver shorter sea legs to nearby island markets, lowering transit days and direct freight spend for specific lanes. However, consolidation needs or fewer direct carrier options can raise per-unit haul costs for some origins—run lane-based landed-cost models to quantify trade-offs.

Require a modern WMS with API or EDI connectivity to your order management and eCommerce platforms, real-time inventory reporting, serial-level traceability if needed, and automated shipping tendering. Confirm support for order routing, batch processing, and returns workflows.

Calculate per-order landed cost including inbound consolidation, storage per cubic meter, pick-and-pack labor, packaging, shipping rates, and returns handling. Model expected order profiles (SKU count, weight, and velocity) and seasonality to compare total cost under realistic demand scenarios.