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

Description

The Global Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market is projected to expand from USD 266.34 Million in 2025 to USD 406.93 Million by 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 7.32%. Defined as the strategic outsourcing of supply chain management functions-such as transportation, warehousing, and inventory control-to specialized external providers, the market is primarily driven by the globalization of pharmaceutical trade, the growing complexity of distributing temperature-sensitive biologics, and the necessity for manufacturers to optimize operational costs through external expertise.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 266.34 Million
Market Size 2031	USD 406.93 Million
CAGR 2026-2031	7.32%
Fastest Growing Segment	Pharmaceutical
Largest Market	North America

According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, North America represented 54.8% of estimated global pharmaceutical sales in 2024, a volume that underscores the critical need for robust logistical networks to handle medical product flows across diverse regions. However, the market faces significant challenges due to an intricate and fragmented regulatory landscape; varying compliance standards across different jurisdictions enforce rigorous requirements that increase both operational complexity and liability risks for logistics providers.

Market Driver

A surging demand for temperature-controlled cold chain logistics is fundamentally reshaping the Global Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market, necessitated by the rapid growth of biologics, vaccines, and cell therapies that require strict thermal stability to avoid spoilage. As reported by Maersk in April 2024, global expenditure on biopharma cold chain logistics was projected to reach $21.3 billion that year, a trend supported by the vitality of global trade networks; the International Air Transport Association noted that global air cargo demand rose by 11.3% in 2024, highlighting the substantial volume of international shipments crucial for healthcare supply chains.

A second primary driver is the increasing trend of outsourcing non-core logistics operations, which allows pharmaceutical companies to focus on research and development while delegating complex supply chain tasks to external experts to save costs and avoid maintaining in-house infrastructure. Logistics providers are aggressively scaling their capabilities to meet this demand; for instance, DHL Supply Chain announced a $200 million investment in February 2024 to expand its life sciences and healthcare infrastructure in the United States, specifically aiming to accommodate the sector's rising need for specialized warehousing and distribution solutions.

Market Challenge

The intricate and fragmented regulatory landscape poses a formidable barrier to the expansion of the Global Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market, as providers must navigate a complex web of compliance standards like Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and serialization mandates that differ significantly by jurisdiction. This lack of harmonization forces companies to maintain specialized quality assurance teams and redundant compliance systems, which drives up operational overhead, increases liability risks, and diverts critical resources away from infrastructure development and market expansion.

The economic consequences of these stringent requirements are reflected in the sector's diminishing profitability, which restricts the capital available for growth. In 2024, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance reported that net profit margins for pharmaceutical distributors dropped to just 0.2 percent; these constricted margins, resulting from the high costs of adhering to rigorous operational and compliance standards, severely limit the financial capacity of logistics providers to invest in necessary technology upgrades or enter new, complex markets.

Market Trends

The integration of AI-driven predictive analytics for demand forecasting is transforming the market by enabling providers to anticipate disruptions and optimize routes in real-time, accounting for risks such as weather or geopolitical events. This shift toward proactive supply chain management is essential for high-value pharmaceuticals, as highlighted by a November 2025 report in Supply & Demand Chain Executive, which noted that 53% of pharmaceutical supply chain leaders are currently evaluating AI and machine learning specifically to generate predictive risk alerts and enhance operational resilience.

Simultaneously, the implementation of sustainable and green logistics initiatives is becoming a decisive factor in vendor selection, driven by pharmaceutical manufacturers' commitments to reduce Scope 3 emissions through the use of electric vehicles and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This transition is a strategic imperative to meet client sustainability mandates and global regulations; for example, a December 2025 Carbon Credits article reported that DHL Express secured a binding contract for 50 million liters of SAF to support its air cargo operations, directly addressing the sector's growing demand for low-carbon transport solutions.

Key Market Players

Cardinal Health
DHL Group
SF Express
Kinesis Medical B.V.
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Barrett Distribution
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
KUEHNE + NAGEL
Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.
Freight Logistics Solutions

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Healthcare Third party Logistics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Healthcare Third party Logistics Market, By Industry

Biopharmaceutical
Medical Device
Pharmaceutical

Healthcare Third party Logistics Market, By Service Type

Transportation
Warehousing and Storage
Others

Healthcare Third party Logistics Market, By Supply Chain

Cold Chain
Non-Cold Chain

Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Healthcare Third party Logistics Market.

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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 Healthcare Third party Logistics Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Industry (Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical)
- 5.2.2. By Service Type (Transportation, Warehousing and Storage, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Supply Chain (Cold Chain, Non-Cold Chain)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Healthcare Third party Logistics Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Industry
- 6.2.2. By Service Type
- 6.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 6.3.2. Canada Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 6.3.3. Mexico Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Supply Chain

7. Europe Healthcare Third party Logistics Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Industry
- 7.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 7.3.2. France Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 7.3.4. Italy Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 7.3.5. Spain Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Supply Chain

8. Asia Pacific Healthcare Third party Logistics Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Industry
- 8.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 8.3.2. India Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 8.3.3. Japan Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 8.3.4. South Korea Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 8.3.5. Australia Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Supply Chain

9. Middle East & Africa Healthcare Third party Logistics Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Industry
- 9.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 9.3.2. UAE Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 9.3.3. South Africa Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Supply Chain

10. South America Healthcare Third party Logistics Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Industry
- 10.2.2. By Service Type
- 10.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 10.3.2. Colombia Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Supply Chain
- 10.3.3. Argentina Healthcare Third party Logistics 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 Industry
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Supply Chain

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 Healthcare Third party Logistics 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. Cardinal Health
- 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 Group
15.3. SF Express
15.4. Kinesis Medical B.V.
15.5. United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
15.6. Barrett Distribution
15.7. AmerisourceBergen Corporation
15.8. KUEHNE + NAGEL
15.9. Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.
15.10. Freight Logistics Solutions