Prioritize transit time to primary customer clusters, carrier network breadth, WMS/API integration, SLA guarantees (pick accuracy, cut‑off times), and available value‑added services (kitting, returns). Evaluate slotting and labor flexibility, temperature‑control needs, and transparent unit economics to compare proposals on a like‑for‑like basis.

Warehouses in this corridor shorten last‑mile transit to Doha and provide faster highway access to GCC routes, reducing overall transit windows for both eCommerce and B2B deliveries. Proximity to major roads also lowers fuel and carrier charges and enables more predictable routing for scheduled distribution and express shipments.

Require monitored temperature zones with redundant cooling and power backup, real‑time temperature logs, traceability, documented SOPs for handling exceptions, and staff trained in cold‑chain protocols. Request service level metrics for temperature excursions and evidence of preventive maintenance and calibration regimes.

Tight integration enables real‑time inventory visibility, automated order routing by SLA or cost, reduced oversells, and faster fulfillment cycles. APIs support carrier selection, label generation, and returns workflows, while synchronized data reduces manual reconciliation and improves KPI tracking across channels.

Compare base storage rates, pick/pack fees, handling for temperature zones, inbound receiving charges, minimums, equipment and labor surcharges, and value‑added service pricing. Normalize quotes by expected volume, SKU mix, and service levels, and request modeled monthly costs based on realistic throughput to identify true cost differences.