Prioritize road links (A2 and regional expressways) for fast truck transit to Germany, rail freight interfaces for volume moves, and inland waterway/port access for cost‑efficient bulk shipments. Assess parcel carrier presence, LTL networks, carrier cut‑off times, and the 3PL’s ability to consolidate and route cross‑border freight efficiently.

Warehousing rents and operating costs in this western region are generally lower than more mature hubs such as Poznań. Evaluate cost per pallet position, cost per order, dock doors per 1,000 pallets, labor productivity, WMS integration level, inventory accuracy, and SLA penalties to compare proposals objectively.

Require a modern WMS with API connectivity for inventory visibility and order orchestration, multi‑carrier parcel integrations, returns management, kitting and value‑added services, temperature control if needed, and reporting dashboards. Confirm SLAs for order cycle times, accuracy, and peak season scalability.