Prioritize location (proximity to transport nodes), transit times, SLA commitments (OTIF, order accuracy), warehouse technology (WMS/API integration), cold‑chain capability if needed, security and compliance, carrier connectivity, and transparent cost models that include handling, storage, and transport.

Compare warehouse rent and labor rates, inbound/outbound transport rates, average lead times (affecting safety stock), customs or bonded handling fees, energy and cold‑storage costs, and service fees per pick, pack, and return to calculate true cost‑per‑order.

Key factors are frequency and capacity at Rodríguez Ballón Airport, road quality to the Panamericana Sur and seaports, availability of scheduled carrier departures, bonded warehouse options to accelerate customs clearance, and local cross‑dock services to reduce dwell time.

Include KPIs for order accuracy, OTIF delivery, average pick/pack cycle time, inventory accuracy, dock appointment performance, return processing time, and penalties or remediation clauses for missed SLAs, plus reporting cadence and data access requirements.

Yes. Many regional 3PLs offer temperature‑controlled storage, bonded facilities for customs optimization, and value‑added services such as kitting, labeling, quality inspections, and reverse logistics—evaluate capacity, temperature monitoring, compliance, and service windows during selection.