Prioritize transit times to major customer zones, WMS and carrier integrations, SLA metrics (pick accuracy, lead times), returns and reverse logistics capability, scalability, and transparent pricing. Verify carrier contracts, insurance, and reporting cadence to align with peak seasons and promotional volatility.

Braga benefits from fast access to the A3/A11 road network, short drives to Porto and Leixões port, and proximity to Porto Airport. These links enable efficient road distribution, consolidated ocean exports, and air freight options for time-sensitive B2B shipments into Portugal and Spain.

Use multi-tenant warehousing to share fixed costs, implement zone-skipping and parcel aggregation for lower shipping rates, negotiate flexible labor models for seasonality, and adopt integrated inventory visibility to reduce safety stock and returns overhead.

Require a modern WMS with API/EDI connectivity, real-time inventory visibility, kitting and light assembly, quality control and returns management, barcoding/traceability, and the ability to support multi-channel order routing and customer-specific packing standards.