Prioritize carrier connectivity (road, port, air), cold-chain capacity if needed, cross-dock and sortation capabilities, measured SLA performance (pick, pack, ship), and integration with your OMS/WMS. Also evaluate local labor skill, shift flexibility, and seasonal capacity matching for peak windows.

Pisco often offers lower land and labor rates than Lima, reducing fixed warehousing costs. Model landed cost per SKU, inventory carrying cost, pick-and-pack labor per order, transport leg cost to primary markets, and throughput-based pricing to compare total cost of ownership.

Yes—several 3PLs in the region provide temperature-controlled storage, pre-cooling, and pack-out services. Verify temperature range capability, HACCP/IFS certifications, throughput capacity during peak season, and proximity to port or airport to minimize time-to-ship for perishables.

Expect direct access to the Pan-American Highway for national trucking, regional feeder services to Lima and southern hubs, proximity to Pacific shipping lanes for exports, and growing air cargo options via the local airport. Confirm lead times, carrier schedules, and last-mile coverage for target urban centers.