Prioritize proximity to major carrier routes (I‑75/US‑41), warehouse footprint and clear height, dock capacity, WMS/TMS integration, SLA commitments for pick/pack and cut-off times, returns handling, and labor availability. Verify carrier partnerships for parcel, LTL, and regional truckload to control transit times and costs.

Expect standard pick-and-pack, kitting, subscription fulfillment, inventory cycle counting, reverse-logistics and returns processing, temp-controlled storage where required, barcode and lot tracking, and API or EDI integrations with marketplaces and order management systems.

A Port Charlotte location shortens regional line-haul distances to Southwest Florida and the Tampa corridor, which can reduce freight spend and enable faster transit windows. For many carriers this improves two- to three-day coverage across major Floridian population centers and provides competitive routing into the Southeast U.S.

Require clear documentation of facility capabilities: rack density, dock count, sprinkler and fire protection, temperature zones, and security. Verify relevant certifications and compliance (FSMA for food, pharmaceutical temperature controls where applicable), plus SOC/IT security posture, WMS/ERP connectivity, EDI/API support, and measurable KPIs for accuracy and on-time fulfillment.