The Monofase is San Marino's unique import tax (replacing VAT). 3PLs help businesses navigate this by managing the electronic declaration process required for every item entering the territory. For many companies, the lower administrative burden compared to standard EU VAT is a major incentive for local warehousing.

No. San Marino is landlocked. All maritime freight is routed through the Port of Ravenna or Ancona, and rail freight is handled via the Rimini Intermodal Terminal. 3PLs in San Marino act as the "last-mile" specialists for these Italian gateways.

Absolutely. The Republic’s terrain is steep and narrow. Local 3PLs utilize specialized small-format delivery vans (furgoni) that can navigate the historic "Città" (Old Town) on Mount Titano, where larger heavy-duty trucks are prohibited.

These "lowland" parishes sit directly on the border with Italy. By clustering here, 3PLs minimize the fuel and time costs associated with the steep climb to the upper parishes, while maintaining immediate access to the Italian highway network.