Focus on WMS compatibility and API integrations, dock door density and staging capacity, SLA commitments for pick/pack and same‑day processing, inventory visibility and reporting, and value‑added services such as kitting and returns management. Also evaluate carrier neutrality and regional lane performance to align with your transit-time and cost targets.

Closer proximity reduces drayage distance and transit time to major cross‑border nodes, which can lower landed cost and improve replenishment cadence for near‑border trade. However, gains depend on customs cycles, documentation accuracy, and carrier schedules—3PLs with border trade experience and customs partnerships will mitigate delays.

Key cost drivers include lease rates and racked cubic feet, labor and peak season wage variations, inbound/outbound transportation lanes, number of SKUs and unit touches, value‑added service requirements, and WMS or EDI integration fees. Include handling, storage, pick/pack, and returns processing in total landed cost comparisons.

Las Cruces facilities are well suited for regional eCommerce fulfillment, B2B distribution to southwestern states, cross‑dock and consolidation for LTL shipments, and near‑border inventory staging for cross‑border retailers. They are effective when balancing lower storage costs with competitive transit times to target markets.

Require a modern WMS with API/EDI connectivity to your ERP or eCommerce platform, real‑time inventory and order reporting, configurable SLAs, and support for barcode scanning and mobile data capture. Confirm data security, uptime, and the provider’s ability to support custom routing rules or promotional fulfillment surges.