Assess dock capacity, container yards, racking and clear height, WMS integration and ERP connectivity, labor shift patterns, and carrier partnerships. Also evaluate customs facilitation, security, value‑added services (kitting, returns handling), and scalability to handle seasonal peaks.

Close port access reduces inland drayage and container dwell time, improving cycle times for imports/exports. Benefits include lower door-to-door transit, potential consolidation savings, and faster replenishment to Iberian markets, which together reduce landed cost and improve inventory velocity.

Prioritize real-time WMS with order orchestration, barcode scanning, parcel carrier integration, and returns management. Consider pick-pack accuracy guarantees, same-day or next-day cutoffs, slotting optimization, and analytics for cost-to-serve to support omnichannel promise times.

Key drivers include land and rack rental rates, labor cost per pick, inbound/outbound handling fees, cross-dock and storage tariffs, carrier surcharges, and customs or bond fees. Model total landed cost, service levels, and volume tiers rather than headline rent alone.