Third-party Logistics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Mode of Transport, By Service Type, By Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

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.

Available Customizations:

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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
- 5.1.1. By Value
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
- 6.1.1. By Value
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
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 7.1.1. By Value
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
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 8.1.1. By Value
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
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 9.1.1. By Value
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
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 10.1.1. By Value
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
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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