Assess usable warehouse m2 and racked pallet capacity, number of dock doors and staging areas, available temperature-controlled zones, peak throughput (orders/day), labor shift models, material handling equipment, WMS functionality, carrier integration/APIs, and on-site customs/FTA support. Match these metrics to your forecasted SKUs, order profile and seasonal peaks.

Nearby port facilities cut drayage and handling time for ocean imports, while Red Sea feeder services and regional carriers provide frequent sailings. Combined with direct highway links to inland hubs, this reduces multimodal handoffs and total landed cost—particularly for shipments routed to western Saudi and nearby GCC markets.

Expect reverse logistics and returns processing, light assembly and kitting, customized labeling and EDI/WMS integration, quality inspection, and dedicated cold-chain handling (chilled and frozen storage with validated monitoring). Service-level packaging and pick/pack segmentation for direct-to-consumer and retail channels are commonly available.

Compare tariff sheets for storage (per pallet/m2), pick-and-pack (per pick/unit), inbound handling, and minimum monthly fees. Review volume discounts, billing frequency, demurrage exposure, and penalty clauses. Evaluate historical SLA metrics—OTD, accuracy, and dwell time—and request sample KPI reports or trial periods to validate real performance.