4PL（Fourth Party Logistics）的美國市場：依類型、最終用戶、模式、地區、機會及預測，2018-2032

受數位化整合、韌性需求和永續性驅動，美國4PL（Fourth Party Logistics）市場預計將從2024年的154.6億美元成長至2032年的238.5億美元，在2025-2032年預測期內的年複合成長率為5.57%。隨著疫情後企業的發展，他們更青睞能夠同步採購、多式聯運執行、可視性和最佳化的單一實體解決方案。現在，他們要求可預測的物流、完全的透明度和營運協同效應。在美國，4PL不只是一項服務，而是一項高度整合的協調。企業不再滿足於獨立的承運商和碎片化的供應服務。美國製造業、電子商務和醫療保健公司日益轉向4PL進行端到端管理，包括運輸、庫存、合規性、資料分析和控制塔。

各大公司建立數位化供應網路，而不僅僅是運輸貨物。無論是藥品冷鏈，或是汽車零配件的即時配送，4PL如今都提供更先進、更大規模、即插即用的功能，足以媲美內部物流。

例如，Amazon於2025年4月宣布，2026年將投資40億美元，在美國農村地區開設200多個新的配送站。這項措施將使其在農村地區的配送範圍擴大兩倍，加快配送物流速度，並創造10萬個新的就業機會。這表明，Amazon加強類似4PL的管控，以加強其自有和第三方產品的最後一哩供應鏈。

目錄

第1章 專案範圍與定義

第2章 研究方法

第3章 美國關稅的影響

第4章 執行摘要

第5章 顧客評價

• 功能及其他加值服務
• 配送速度與可靠性
• 即時追蹤
• 產品安全保障
• 成本和價格

第6章 美國4PL市場展望，2018-2032

• 市場規模分析與預測
  • 依價值
• 市場佔有率分析及預測
  • 依類型
    • 協同+營運模式
    • 產業創新者模式
    • 解決方案整合模式
  • 依最終用戶
    • 製造/生產
    • 零售/電商
    • 醫療保健與製藥
    • 科技與電子
    • 汽車
    • 食品與飲料
    • 其他
  • 依模式
    • 空運
    • 海運
    • 鐵路
    • 公路
  • 依地區
    • 西部
    • 南部
    • 中西部
    • 東北部
  • 依公司市場佔有率分析（前五名及其他 - （依價值，2024年））
• 市場2024年地圖分析
  • 依類型
  • 依最終用戶
  • 依模式
  • 依地區

第7章 需求與供給分析

第8章 價值鏈分析

第9章 波特五力分析

第10章 PESTLE 分析

第11章 服務定價模式分析

第12章 市場動態

• 市場驅動因素
• 市場挑戰

第13章 市場趨勢與發展

第14章 政策與監管狀況

第15章 個案研究

第16章 競爭格局

• 五大市場領導者競賽矩陣
• 五大公司SWOT分析
• 市場十大主要參與者情勢
  • UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
  • DB Schenker
  • CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
  • GEODIS SA
  • Gefco SA（Gefco Group）
  • XPO Inc.
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • Logistics Plus Inc.
  • Allyn International Services Inc.
  • Amazon Logistics, Inc.

第17章 策略建議

第18章 關於調查公司/免責聲明

United States fourth-party logistics market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.57% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 15.46 billion in 2024 to USD 23.85 billion in 2032F, driven by digital integration, resilience demands, and sustainability. As businesses evolve post-pandemic, the preference is shifting toward single entity solutions that synchronize procurement, multimodal execution, visibility, and optimization-all while being agile enough to adapt. Now, it is about predictive logistics, full transparency, and operational synergy. Fourth-party logistics (4PL) in the United States is not just a service; it is orchestration on steroids. No longer are companies satisfied with separate carriers or fragmented supply services. The United States manufacturers, e-commerce companies, and healthcare entities increasingly turn to 4PLs for end-to-end management: transportation, inventory, compliance, data analytics, and control towers.

Top players are not just transporting goods; they are building digital supply networks. Whether it is cold chain for pharma or just-in-time parts for automotive, 4PLs now offer plug-and-play capabilities that rival in-house logistics, with better sophistication and far greater scale.

For instance, in April 2025, Amazon Inc. announced a USD 4 billion investment through 2026 to build over 200 new delivery stations across rural America. This effort triples its rural delivery footprint, enabling faster shipping logistics and creating 100,000 new jobs, signaling Amazon's increased 4PL-like control over the last-mile supply chain for both its own and third-party goods.

Surge in Healthcare and Pharma 4PL Services Drives United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals are reshaping 4PL demand through stringent logistics needs. The pandemic taught the industry that temperature control, traceability, and on-hand readiness are non-negotiable. The recent surge in the United States healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors is driven by a combination of factors, including rapid innovation in drug development, an aging population with increasing chronic disease prevalence, and rising healthcare spending from both public and private sources. Advances in precision medicine, gene therapies, and digital health technologies are transforming treatment options and patient care, while the United States regulatory environment continues to support swift drug approvals and foster innovation.

In April 2025, UPS announced a USD 1.6 billion acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group, enhancing their climate-controlled distribution network-including 31 centers and 22 branches-to expand their 4PL capabilities in North America.

Simultaneously, in December 2024, UPS launched its Supply Chain Symphony platform, aimed at healthcare customers, unifying orders, warehousing, air/ground transport, and inventory visibility in a single cloud control tower. These developments show 4PLs becoming linchpins in critical goods supply, especially in time- and temperature-sensitive sectors.

Automation and AI in Freight Management to Shape the Market Dynamics

The freight management market is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by the rapid integration of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies are not merely enhancing efficiency; they are redefining how logistics networks operate, optimizing costs, improving reliability, and enabling real-time decision-making in increasingly complex supply chains. Automation is not just a buzzword in 4PL; it is a lifeline. The United States firms are deploying AI to streamline complex, multi-modal freight operations and inventory orchestration. IoT-enabled tracking provides granular shipment visibility, while AI-driven anomaly detection flags delays or disruptions before they escalate.

In February 2024, C.H. Robinson introduced touchless, AI-powered appointment scheduling for United States freight loading/unloading-handling over 1 billion appointments annually, with no manual intervention and significant efficiency gains.

In November 2024, it launched "Managed Solutions", a service suite combining AI-tracking, TMS platforms, control towers, and freight automation, letting both SMBs and enterprises automate transportation planning. This shift toward AI-driven logistics is transforming 4PLs from executors into logistics architects with predictive control.

Dominance of Retail and E Commerce in 4PL Demand

The retail and e-commerce sectors are now the largest users of 4PL services due to their requirement for real-time coordination, omnichannel fulfillment, returns, and data-mediated logistics. Retail/e-commerce dominance is driving scale, tech adoption, and process unification in the United States 4PL offerings faster than any other vertical.

For example, in April 2024, XPO partnered with UPL, a major agriculture products firm, using its Key-PL 4PL model for seamless land, sea, and data orchestration, showing how integrated platforms solve complex logistics needs. The Key-PL solution ensures that every transport plan is carried out in the most efficient way possible, bringing together more than 1,400 connected carriers and 180 loading points, and resulting in significant savings by improving operational and financial performance for customers. Moreover, in May 2025, Amazon Logistics has quietly developed a 4PL-like model-coordinating air, road, and last-mile via Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) with API access for third-party sellers. This model effectively places e-commerce front and center in 4PL growth.

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market

Tariff changes-especially those on Chinese goods under Section 301-have made it harder for 4PLs to forecast costs and optimize multimodal freight. Many U.S. importers began rerouting shipments through alternate ports or warehousing in tariff-exempt zones, forcing 4PLs to upgrade dynamic routing, customs compliance layers, and brokerage visibility.

In response to tariff uncertainty, many U.S. manufacturers have started reshoring supply lines or sourcing more from Mexico and Canada. 4PLs are now coordinating regionalized fulfillment, multimodal routing via USMCA partners, and cross-dock optimization across North America. This has led to more cross-border 4PL solutions, especially in automotive and electronics.

Sudden tariff changes often result in unpredictable cost surges for shippers. 4PLs must renegotiate contracts with downstream vendors, offer dynamic fuel and duty surcharges, and bake flexibility into SLAs. This has driven innovation in real-time cost modeling and cloud-based tariff impact tools, especially for companies operating on thin margins (e.g., in retail, textiles, and tech hardware).

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

The United States 4PL market is led by global integrators that offer control tower visibility, predictive analytics, and multi modal orchestration. UPS leverages its investments via Andlauer and Symphony, while C.H. Robinson spearheads AI-enhanced TMS and touchless logistics. XPO's Key PL model-used by UPL-demonstrates digital execution across land and sea. Emerging players are addressing the niche needs in specialized verticals or small batch industries. The competitive advantage lies in tech depth, network integration, compliance infrastructure, and the ability to serve as a single orchestration layer, making traditional carrier-based services increasingly obsolete.

For instance, in June 2025, Amazon Logistics, Inc. announced three major AI advancements aimed at enhancing value for customers, employees, and delivery partners. Innovative technologies include Wellspring, a generative AI mapping tool; an advanced AI-powered demand forecasting model optimizing Amazon's supply chain; and new agentic AI capabilities for robotics. With over 750,000 robots now deployed, including nine distinct robotic arms in fulfillment centers, Amazon continues to invest in practical AI solutions that address real-world logistics challenges. These innovations are expected to deliver more accurate delivery locations, faster shipping, and improved product availability for customers.

Table of Contents

1. Project Scope and Definitions

2. Research Methodology

3. Impact of U.S. Tariffs

4. Executive Summary

5. Voice of Customers

• 5.1. Features and Other Value-Added Service
• 5.2. Delivery Speed and Reliability
• 5.3. Real-Time Tracking
• 5.4. Security and Safety of Goods
• 5.5. Cost and Pricing

6. United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

• 6.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Type
    • 6.2.1.1. Synergy Plus Operating Model
    • 6.2.1.2. Industry Innovator Model
    • 6.2.1.3. Solution Integrator Mode
  • 6.2.2. By End-user
    • 6.2.2.1. Manufacturing and Production
    • 6.2.2.2. Retail and E-commerce
    • 6.2.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
    • 6.2.2.4. Technology and Electronics
    • 6.2.2.5. Automotive
    • 6.2.2.6. Foods and Beverage
    • 6.2.2.7. Others
  • 6.2.3. By Mode
    • 6.2.3.1. Air
    • 6.2.3.2. Sea
    • 6.2.3.3. Rail
    • 6.2.3.4. Road
  • 6.2.4. By Region
    • 6.2.4.1. West
    • 6.2.4.2. South
    • 6.2.4.3. Midwest
    • 6.2.4.4. Northeast
  • 6.2.5. By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies and Others - By Value, 2024)
• 6.3. Market Map Analysis, 2024
  • 6.3.1. By Type
  • 6.3.2. By End-user
  • 6.3.3. By Mode
  • 6.3.4. By Region

7. Demand Supply Analysis

8. Value Chain Analysis

9. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

10. PESTLE Analysis

11. Service Pricing Model Analysis

12. Market Dynamics

• 12.1. Market Drivers
• 12.2. Market Challenges

13. Market Trends and Developments

14. Policy and Regulatory Landscape

15. Case Studies

16. Competitive Landscape

• 16.1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• 16.2. SWOT Analysis for Top 5 Players
• 16.3. Key Players Landscape for Top 10 Market Players
  • 16.3.1. UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
    • 16.3.1.1. Company Details
    • 16.3.1.2. Key Management Personnel
    • 16.3.1.3. Products and Services
    • 16.3.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
    • 16.3.1.5. Key Market Focus and Geographical Presence
    • 16.3.1.6. Recent Developments/Collaborations/Partnerships/Mergers and Acquisition
  • 16.3.2. DB Schenker
  • 16.3.3. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
  • 16.3.4. GEODIS SA
  • 16.3.5. Gefco SA (Gefco Group)
  • 16.3.6. XPO Inc.
  • 16.3.7. Deutsche Post AG
  • 16.3.8. Logistics Plus Inc.
  • 16.3.9. Allyn International Services Inc.
  • 16.3.10. Amazon Logistics, Inc.

Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.

17. Strategic Recommendations

18. About Us and Disclaimer

List of Tables

• Table 1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• Table 2. Mergers & Acquisitions/ Joint Ventures (If Applicable)
• Table 3. About Us - Regions and Countries Where We Have Executed Client Projects

List of Figures

• Figure 1. United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market, By Value, In USD Billion, 2018-2032F
• Figure 2. United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market Share (%), By Type, 2018-2032F
• Figure 3. United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market Share (%), By End-user, 2018-2032F
• Figure 4. United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market Share (%), By Mode, 2018-2032F
• Figure 5. United States Fourth-Party Logistics Market Share (%), By Region, 2018-2032F
• Figure 6. By Type Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
• Figure 7. By End-user Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
• Figure 8. By Mode Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
• Figure 9. By Region Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024