Prioritize measurable operational criteria: WMS/TMS integration and API capability, average order processing velocity (pick-pack-ship), temperature-controlled capacity if required, minimum and peak throughput flexibility, transparent pricing (storage, handling, pick fees), and clearly defined SLA and penalty terms aligned to your service levels.

Prevalje’s border-adjacent location shortens road transit into DACH and Balkan corridors, often enabling same- or next-day regional distribution to nearby hubs. Choose 3PLs that maintain multi-carrier agreements and scheduled pallet lanes to optimize cost per pallet and transit consistency across cross-border routes.

Expect modular pricing: fixed monthly storage (per pallet/m2), activity-based charges (per pick, pack, carton), inbound processing and kitting fees, outbound freight pass-through or negotiated rates, and optional value-added services (returns handling, labeling). Compare total landed cost projections for your order profile rather than base rates alone.

Typical onboarding ranges from 4–12 weeks depending on integration complexity and inventory mix. Require timeline milestones for systems integration, pilot volume processing, and full-scale cutover. Define SLA metrics for order accuracy, on-time shipments, inventory integrity, and penalties or performance reviews tied to recurring reporting cadence.