Key corridors include I‑95 and Florida’s Turnpike for regional trucking, with short drayage to Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport. Dense parcel and LTL schedules in South Florida enable frequent pickups, tighter cutoffs, and improved last‑mile windows into Miami, Palm Beach and regional Southeast markets.

Compare unit economics across storage (per pallet/sqft), receiving, pick‑and‑pack, kitting, returns and outbound shipping fees. Factor in minimums, SLA penalties, technology/access fees and seasonal ramp costs. Model total landed cost by volume tiers and ask for scenario pricing to capture peak and off‑peak impacts.

Validate inventory accuracy, OTIF/delivery SLA history, average pick rates, shrink/return rates, and order cycle times. Confirm WMS capability, API/EDI integrations, visibility tools, security practices, and sample onboarding for EDI/XML or batch file exchange to ensure seamless order flows.

Consider industrial rent and vacancy trends versus core Miami markets, availability of modern clear‑span facilities, ceiling heights and yard space. Evaluate local labor pool size, wage expectations, and staffing seasonality. Proximity to ports and airports can reduce drayage and expedite inbound freight, offsetting slightly higher operating costs.