Global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Logistics services encompass the range of activities and solutions provided by third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers to facilitate the efficient management and movement of goods throughout the supply chain. 3PL providers offer a comprehensive suite of services, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and freight forwarding. They act as intermediaries between suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, ensuring smooth and seamless logistics operations. 4PL providers, on the other hand, go a step further by offering strategic oversight and management of the entire supply chain. They collaborate with multiple 3PL providers and other stakeholders to optimize logistics processes, maximize efficiency, and drive cost savings. 4PL providers act as integrators, utilizing technology, analytics, and expertise to coordinate and streamline logistics activities, aligning them with the broader business objectives of their clients. Both 3PL and 4PL services allow companies to outsource their logistics functions to specialized experts, enabling them to focus on their core competencies while benefiting from enhanced supply chain visibility, flexibility, and scalability.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) include DHL Supply Chain and Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel, Nippon Express, DB Schenker Logistics, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, DSV Panalpina, Sinotrans, XPO Logistics, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, J.B. Hunt, Expeditors International of Washington, CEVA Logistics, Hitachi Transport System, Dachser, GEODIS, Toll Group etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Include:

DHL Supply Chain and Global Forwarding

Kuehne + Nagel

Nippon Express

DB Schenker Logistics

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

DSV Panalpina

Sinotrans

XPO Logistics

UPS Supply Chain Solutions

J.B. Hunt

Expeditors International of Washington

CEVA Logistics

Hitachi Transport System

Dachser

GEODIS

Toll Group

Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Product Segment Include:

Transportation

Warehousing

Value-added Services

Lead Logistics Provider Services or 4PL

Others

Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Product Application Include:

Consumer Goods

Healthcare

Industrial

Elements

Food and Groceries

Automotive

Technological

Retailing

Other

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Passenger Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Logistics Services (3PL & 4PL) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources