Evaluate port/airport proximity, dock capacity, cold chain availability, available pallet and racking configurations, peak throughput, WMS/ERP integration and reporting, SLA structure, last‑mile carrier partnerships, and workforce skills for pick‑pack and returns handling.

Locating inventory in Puerto Princesa reduces sea/air transit legs to Palawan municipalities, lowers last‑mile catchment times, and can cut redistribution costs. Savings depend on shipment profiles, consolidation strategy, and carrier schedules; model cost-to-serve by SKU to quantify benefits.

Require real‑time WMS with API connectivity to your OMS and shipping platforms, inventory visibility across nodes, electronic proof of delivery, barcode scanning, and standard reporting for order cycle times and fill rates to enable omnichannel fulfilment and accurate forecasting.

Negotiate clear SLAs for order accuracy, pick‑pack lead times, shrinkage, and delivery windows; include scalable space and labour clauses, variable pricing for seasonality, dispute resolution, and KPIs tied to invoices to maintain cost predictability as volumes change.