Assess port connectivity and container throughput, bonded vs non‑bonded options, on‑site value‑added services (kitting, returns, QC), WMS/TMS/API integration, SLA metrics, surge capacity, pricing models (storage, handling, pick/pack), and last‑mile carrier coverage into target markets.

Direct access to the port reduces inland drayage and handling steps, lowering lead times for northern coastal markets. Strong feeder and coastal shipping links can reduce ocean transit legs for certain lanes, while proximity to highway corridors cuts overland trucking time—together improving predictability and lowering transport spend.

Confirm bonded storage licensing, customs clearance support, inventory segregation, temperature control if required, certified handling for regulated goods, secure access controls, and documented processes for returns and reverse logistics to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.

3PLs in the area provide shorter distribution lanes to Trujillo and nearby industrial/agricultural clusters, consolidated export staging at the port, and integrated carrier options for last‑mile and regional freight—enabling faster replenishment cycles and lower inland haul costs for omnichannel programs.