• Gateway proximity: access to Fiumicino and Civitavecchia to reduce lead times.
• Carrier integrations and negotiated parcel rates for urban deliveries.
• Inventory visibility and scalable racking for peak seasons.
• Returns, kitting, and value‑added services to support omnichannel flows.

Because the Vatican has a unique status and most logistics flows are routed through Italy, work with 3PLs that provide customs brokerage, EORI handling, and VAT-compliant invoicing. Ensure your partner can manage import documentation, duty classification, and timely clearance to avoid delays in the Rome gateway.

• Real‑time inventory visibility and WMS integrations to prevent stockouts.
• Pick‑and‑pack efficiency and multi‑channel order routing.
• Reverse logistics and returns processing designed for urban customers.
• Temperature control and secure storage for premium or regulated goods.

Evaluate proximity to major transportation hubs, the tradeoffs between single vs multi‑site fulfillment, zone‑skipping opportunities for international parcels, and carrier mix. Model transit times and landed costs using historical carrier performance and typical order profiles to identify the best facility footprint.