Product Code: 17379
The Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market will grow from USD 1.68 Trillion in 2025 to USD 3.14 Trillion by 2031 at a 10.99% CAGR. The Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market comprises the outsourcing of logistics and supply chain management functions, such as transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment, to specialized external providers.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 1.68 Trillion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 3.14 Trillion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 10.99% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Warehousing and Transportation |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
Rapid Expansion of the Global E-commerce Industry acts as a primary catalyst for the 3PL market, fundamentally altering distribution strategies to accommodate high-frequency, low-volume shipments. As consumers increasingly demand rapid fulfillment and transparent tracking, retailers are compelled to outsource logistics to providers capable of managing complex last-mile delivery networks and scalable warehousing.
Key Market Challenges
Rising geopolitical instability and trade fragmentation pose a critical challenge that directly hampers the growth of the Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market. This volatility disrupts the seamless flow of goods by creating an unpredictable operational environment where tariffs and regulations shift rapidly. 3PL providers are consequently forced to divert financial resources toward managing these complexities and absorbing inflated operational costs, rather than investing in network expansion or technological innovation. The uncertainty surrounding international trade lanes makes long-term strategic planning difficult, leading to stagnation in capital deployment and infrastructure development necessary for market scaling.
Key Market Trends
The Widespread Adoption of Warehouse Automation and Collaborative Robotics is reshaping the sector as providers seek to mitigate labor shortages and enhance throughput. 3PLs are deploying autonomous mobile robots and automated storage systems to optimize picking accuracy within high-density fulfillment centers. This technological shift allows companies to scale operations efficiently without proportional headcount increases, effectively addressing volatile demand patterns.
Key Market Players
- Geodis
- DHL International GmbH
- db Schenker
- a.p. moller - maersk, Kuehne+Nagel Inc.
- XPO Logistics Inc.
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
- FedEx Corporation
- United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- DSV
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market, By Mode of Transport:
- Railways
- Roadways
- Waterways
- Airways
Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market, By Service Type:
- Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
- Domestic Transportation Management
- International Transportation Management
- Warehousing and Transportation
- Others
Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market, By Industry:
- Technological
- Automotive
- Retailing
- Elements
- Food and Beverages
- Healthcare
- Others
Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Mode of Transport (Railways, Roadways, Waterways, Airways)
- 5.2.2. By Service Type (Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), Domestic Transportation Management, International Transportation Management, Warehousing and Transportation, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Industry (Technological, Automotive, Retailing, Elements, Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 6.2.2. By Service Type
- 6.2.3. By Industry
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Industry
7. Europe Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 7.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.2.3. By Industry
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.2. France Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Industry
8. Asia Pacific Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 8.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.2.3. By Industry
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.2. India Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Industry
9. Middle East & Africa Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 9.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.2.3. By Industry
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Industry
10. South America Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 10.2.2. By Service Type
- 10.2.3. By Industry
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Transport
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Industry
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Geodis
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. DHL International GmbH
- 15.3. db Schenker
- 15.4. a.p. moller - maersk, Kuehne+Nagel Inc.
- 15.5. XPO Logistics Inc.
- 15.6. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
- 15.7. FedEx Corporation
- 15.8. United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- 15.9. DSV
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer