Prioritize order accuracy, on-time shipment rate, dock-to-stock receiving speed, average pick-and-pack throughput, WMS/OMS integration, inventory visibility, SKU density and storage mix, surge capacity for seasonality, and export/compliance support for cross-border lanes.

Closer port access shortens export routing and enables short-sea alternatives; coastal trunk roads reduce first- and last-mile haul distances to regional customers. Together they lower fuel and carriage costs, cut lead times to neighboring countries, and improve reliability for time-sensitive shipments.

Require flexible bulk and pallet racking, segregated receiving zones, ventilated or temperature-controlled areas, packing and sorting lines, pest-management protocols, batch/lot traceability, and scalable labor plans to absorb peak harvest or promotional periods.

Review base storage rates by tier, pick/pack fee structures, inbound receiving and put-away charges, dimensional pricing, minimum monthly throughput fees, surge and seasonal labor charges, SLA penalties, onboarding and integration costs, and fuel/holiday surcharges.