Prioritize measurable SLAs (order accuracy, lead time), infrastructure (racking, loading bays, secure yards), systems compatibility (WMS, API/EDI), labor skills and scalability for peak seasons, and transparent pricing that differentiates storage, handling, and value‑added services.

Placement in Luwero shortens northbound transit and reduces backhaul for shipments serving central and northern markets. Road connections to Kampala and access to major carriers lower line-haul costs and improve last-mile reliability versus city-center consolidation points.

Require a WMS with real-time inventory visibility, API or EDI integrations to sales channels, SKU-level pick-and-pack, returns processing, batch/expiry control if needed, and reporting for OTIF and inventory aging to manage multichannel fulfillment effectively.

Model fixed and variable storage fees, inbound and outbound handling, transport to primary markets, inventory carrying costs, labor surcharges for peak periods, packaging and returns costs, and potential service penalties—compare on a per-order and per-SKU basis.