Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Service, By Type, By Device Type, By End Use, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market is projected for substantial growth, expanding from USD 30.03 Billion in 2025 to USD 52.22 Billion by 2031, at a 9.66% CAGR. This market involves strategically outsourcing supply chain functions such as warehousing, transportation, and inventory control to specialized external providers capable of handling sensitive healthcare products. Key drivers include the increasing need for manufacturers to reduce operational costs, focus on core research and development, and navigate complex international regulatory frameworks for high-value medical inventory as global manufacturing expands. However, a significant challenge impeding this growth is the vulnerability of global transport infrastructure to geopolitical and economic disruptions, which can compromise the timely delivery of critical healthcare supplies, a concern underscored by a 4.1% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand in October 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 30.03 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 52.22 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	9.66%
Fastest Growing Segment	Medical Device Companies
Largest Market	North America

Market Driver

The escalating demand for temperature-controlled cold chain solutions is a primary force shaping the market, driven by the expanding portfolio of biologics and sensitive diagnostics. This necessitates manufacturers' reliance on 3PL partners to provide specialized infrastructure that ensures strict environmental stability during transit, directly impacting logistics providers' financial performance, as seen with DHL Group's Supply Chain division, where Life Sciences and Healthcare were key growth drivers. Additionally, the integration of advanced technologies for real-time visibility is redefining market dynamics, enabling stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance through granular tracking. Logistics providers are monetizing these digital capabilities by offering enhanced monitoring suites, with FedEx attributing three-quarters of its new annualized healthcare revenue in March 2025 to customers utilizing its Surround visibility platform, reflecting a broader sector trajectory towards secure, technologically advanced distribution networks valued at USD 66.8 billion in 2024.

Market Challenge

The susceptibility of global transport infrastructure to geopolitical and economic disruptions presents a substantial barrier to the expansion of the medical device third-party logistics market. These volatilities introduce unpredictability in freight schedules and capacity availability, proving particularly detrimental for time-sensitive medical inventory such as temperature-controlled biologics and surgical equipment. When logistics providers cannot ensure precise delivery windows due to unstable network conditions, manufacturers may hesitate to outsource critical supply chain functions, consequently stifling market adoption. This instability is exacerbated by capacity constraints that fail to keep pace with global shipping demands; for instance, in 2024, global air cargo demand increased by 11.3%, significantly outpacing the 7.4% growth in available capacity, as reported by the International Air Transport Association. This widening gap leads to elevated freight costs and service delays, directly affecting the margins and reliability of 3PL providers, thereby limiting the sector's ability to efficiently scale operations to meet healthcare industry demands.

Market Trends

A fundamental market trend is the strategic shift toward regionalization and nearshoring of distribution hubs, as companies seek to insulate supply chains from geopolitical instability and transport bottlenecks. By decentralizing inventory and positioning fulfillment centers closer to end-users, logistics providers can minimize transit times and ensure the continuity of critical medical device deliveries, a strategic infrastructural pivot evident in DHL's commitment of €2 billion to upgrade its global healthcare logistics, with half allocated to the Americas to reinforce regional resilience. Concurrently, the deployment of warehouse automation and collaborative robotics (cobots) has emerged as a crucial response to labor shortages and the imperative for zero-error handling of complex medical kits. Logistics providers are increasingly integrating autonomous mobile robots and automated storage systems to enhance picking accuracy and operational throughput within their facilities, as demonstrated by Kuehne+Nagel, which integrated over 700 robots at its new Mantova distribution center to optimize fulfillment for its healthcare and contract logistics clients.

Key Market Players

Cardinal Health, Inc.
Deutsche Post AG
FedEx Supply Chain Inc.
Kuehne + Nagel International AG
United Parcel Service, Inc.
SF Holding Limited
Cencora, Inc.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Plexus Corp.
GXO Logistics, Inc.

Report Scope

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

Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Service

Transportation
Warehousing
Storage

Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Type

Cold Chain Logistics
Non-cold Chain Logistics

Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Device Type

Diagnostic Devices
Therapeutic Devices

Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By End Use

Medical Device Companies
Hospitals & Clinics
Others

Medical Device 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 Medical Device 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 Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Service (Transportation, Warehousing, Storage)
- 5.2.2. By Type (Cold Chain Logistics, Non-cold Chain Logistics)
- 5.2.3. By Device Type (Diagnostic Devices, Therapeutic Devices)
- 5.2.4. By End Use (Medical Device Companies, Hospitals & Clinics, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Service
- 6.2.2. By Type
- 6.2.3. By Device Type
- 6.2.4. By End Use
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Medical Device 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 Service
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End Use
- 6.3.2. Canada Medical Device 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 Service
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End Use
- 6.3.3. Mexico Medical Device 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 Service
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End Use

7. Europe Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Service
- 7.2.2. By Type
- 7.2.3. By Device Type
- 7.2.4. By End Use
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Medical Device 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 Service
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End Use
- 7.3.2. France Medical Device 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 Service
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End Use
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Medical Device 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 Service
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End Use
- 7.3.4. Italy Medical Device 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 Service
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Device Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End Use
- 7.3.5. Spain Medical Device 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 Service
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Device Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End Use

8. Asia Pacific Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Service
- 8.2.2. By Type
- 8.2.3. By Device Type
- 8.2.4. By End Use
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Medical Device 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 Service
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End Use
- 8.3.2. India Medical Device 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 Service
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End Use
- 8.3.3. Japan Medical Device 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 Service
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End Use
- 8.3.4. South Korea Medical Device 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 Service
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Device Type
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End Use
- 8.3.5. Australia Medical Device 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 Service
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Device Type
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End Use

9. Middle East & Africa Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Service
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Device Type
- 9.2.4. By End Use
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Medical Device 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 Service
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End Use
- 9.3.2. UAE Medical Device 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 Service
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End Use
- 9.3.3. South Africa Medical Device 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 Service
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End Use

10. South America Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Service
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Device Type
- 10.2.4. By End Use
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Medical Device 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 Service
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End Use
- 10.3.2. Colombia Medical Device 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 Service
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End Use
- 10.3.3. Argentina Medical Device 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 Service
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End Use

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 Medical Device 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, Inc.
- 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. Deutsche Post AG
15.3. FedEx Supply Chain Inc.
15.4. Kuehne + Nagel International AG
15.5. United Parcel Service, Inc.
15.6. SF Holding Limited
15.7. Cencora, Inc.
15.8. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
15.9. Plexus Corp.
15.10. GXO Logistics, Inc.