Prioritize transit times to core markets, WMS and API integration, SLA metrics (pick-to-ship, order accuracy, lead times), value-added services (kitting, returns, labeling), and the 3PL's carrier network for domestic and cross-border lanes. Also verify bonded storage and customs handling if you handle imports/exports.

Proximity to major motorways and rail corridors reduces overland transit times and increases carrier options for full-truckload and parcel services. Access to the Port of Constanța expands sea and short-sea options, improving modal flexibility for imports/exports and enabling hybrid routing strategies to optimize cost and delivery time.

Look for a modern WMS with real-time inventory, API/EDI connectivity for order flow, barcode/RFID support, and reporting dashboards for KPIs. Integration with carriers, marketplaces and ERP systems is essential to automate fulfillment, reduce errors and maintain visibility across omnichannel operations.

Negotiate transparent unit rates for storage, inbound/outbound handling, pick-and-pack, returns and value-added services; minimums and tiered pricing for peak volume; carrier pass-throughs; SLA penalties for order accuracy and lead times; and terms for inventory reconciliation, liability and seasonal capacity guarantees.