Evaluate proximity to the commercial port terminals, availability of bonded/free-zone yards, direct access to major highways (linking to Adana and Ankara), and rail connectivity for intermodal moves. Also confirm container yard capacity, feeder frequency, and truck gate hours to avoid bottlenecks.

Expect modular pricing: storage charged per pallet or m2 (monthly), inbound receiving and putaway fees, per-pick/per-pack handling, order processing, returns handling, and separate fees for kitting, labeling, or cold-chain services. Volume discounts and minimums are common—request a sample cost model for your SKU profile.

Confirm the 3PL offers bonded/temporary storage options, in-house customs brokerage or certified agent partners, electronic filing (e.g., e-declaration) and experience with Free Zone procedures. Ask about documentation turn-around, AEO or similar compliance status, and procedures for inspections to minimize delays.

Port-proximate warehousing reduces inland haul to the port, enables consolidation onto efficient feeder services, and shortens transit to nearby regional markets. Consolidation and lower container repositioning costs can reduce per-unit ocean freight; faster gateway access lowers total door-to-door lead times.

Key KPIs include order accuracy (%), on-time shipment rate, average order cycle time, inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, picks per hour, returns processing time, and claims rate. Ensure SLAs specify measurement cadence, penalties for missed targets, and data integration/reporting frequency.