Prioritize SLA metrics (OTIF, pick/pack accuracy), WMS and carrier API integrations, scaled labor models for peak seasons, temperature-controlled capacity if needed, and proximity to the port and primary road corridors to minimize drayage and transit variability.

Improved port capacity shortens vessel queues and can reduce vessel-to-warehouse transit. Combined with direct road links to Lima and consolidated drayage, this lowers inland transport time and can reduce landed cost through smaller inventory buffers and quicker replenishment cycles.

Require defined KPIs (inventory accuracy, order cycle time, return processing TAT), real-time WMS visibility, EDI/API connections to your systems, regular operational reporting, and contractual clauses for capacity flexibility during seasonal spikes.

Confirm bonded storage options and the 3PL's experience with import entry and temporary storage procedures. Plan for customs brokerage, duty deferment strategies, and potential free-trade zone rules that affect valuation, timelines, and cost of holding imported inventory.