Focus on transit times to primary markets, access to Batangas Port and highway links, WMS and carrier integrations, slot and dock capacity, temperature‑controlled space if needed, returns processing, and measurable SLAs for pick, pack, and ship to control cost‑per‑order and service consistency.

Close port access reduces drayage and enables direct Ro‑Ro consolidation to island destinations; STAR Tollway reduces road transit times to Metro Manila and southern Luzon, expanding carrier frequency and lowering freight rates through shorter lanes and higher utilization.

Expect racked storage, bulk and pallet handling, cold chain rooms, security and fire systems, bonded and customs brokerage support where applicable, experienced warehouse staff, and WMS with inventory visibility and EDI/API connectivity for carrier and marketplace integrations.

Use Batangas as a regional node for southern Luzon and inter‑island fulfillment while maintaining a Metro Manila presence for urban last‑mile demand. Balance inventory split by SKU velocity, model cost‑per‑order vs. delivery time, and contract flexible capacity with 3PLs for peak season scaling.