Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Service (Dedicated Contract Carriage, Domestic Transportation Management, International Transportation Management, Warehousing and Distribution, Others); By Mode of Transp

Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Service (Dedicated Contract Carriage, Domestic Transportation Management, International Transportation Management, Warehousing and Distribution, Others); By Mode of Transport (Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways); By End-User (Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Others); By Regions, Segments & Forecast, 2024 – 2032



The global third-party logistics market is anticipated to reach USD 2114.06 billion by 2032 according to a new report published by Polaris Market Research. The report “Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Service (Dedicated Contract Carriage, Domestic Transportation Management, International Transportation Management, Warehousing and Distribution, Others); By Mode of Transport (Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways); By End-User (Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Others); By Regions, Segments & Forecast, 2024 – 2032” provides detailed insights into current market dynamics and future market trends.

The manufacturing segment dominated the global market in 2018. In 2018, Asia Pacific accounted for the majority share in the market. The rise in global trading with thriving end-users E-commerce and retail has led to a booming logistics market. A key advantage offered by 3PL such as less time in completion of process has encouraged businesses to invest in it. This also increases overall efficiency and profitability. Outsourcing logistics operations enables manufacturers and retailers to stick to core competencies. Digitization and integration of IT software and solutions coupled with use of reverse logistics and multi-modal transportation is expected to offer growth opportunities during forecast period.

In 2018, Asia Pacific accounted for highest share in global third party logistics market. The spiraling E-commerce market in the region and efficient logistics operations across various industries in place would accelerate the demand for Third Party Logistics services during the forecast period. The showering economic growth and increasing spread of e-commerce in India and China further increased adoption of Third Party Logistics in the region. Anticipation of global players in these countries to tap market potential boosts the market growth. The widespread disposable incomes and progressing living standards boost the growth of industries such as retail, automotive and manufacturing, thus supporting market growth in the region.

The domestic transportation management segment is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. It is because of the increased logistics and transportation within the countries has increased specially in the developing economies of China and India. Dedicated Contract Carriage is a fast-moving segment of the trucking and distribution industry. Prominent companies such as Wal-Mart and Kroger use DCC to reduce costs and increase truck capacity. Several illustrious organizations have withdrawn ownership for trucking operations.

The 3PL market via roadways is looking profitable with increasing Government initiatives and rising investments to develop road transport networks in a smooth gesture to boost freight forwarding have led vendors to adopt road transportation modes. This propels growth of 3PL services through roadways.

The well-known companies profiled in the Third Party Logistics Market report include FedEx Corporation, Union Pacific Corporation, Kuehne+Nagel Inc., BNSF Railway Company, AmeriCold Logistics, LLC, CEVA Logistics, Landstar System, Inc., Ryder System, Inc., Burris Logistics, DB SCHENKER Logistics, Agility 98, BDP International, C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) Inc., Exel (DHL Group), Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., Flexport Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.,Kerry Logistics Network Limited, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Ozburn - Hessey Logistics, Inc. (GEODIS), Panalpina World Transport Ltd., Schneider National, Inc.,Total Quality Logistics (TQL), LLC, Transplace, LLC, Unyson Logistics, Inc., UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., UTi Worldwide, Inc. (DSV A/S), XPO Logistics, Inc., and Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.



Polaris Market research has segmented the 3PL market report on the basis of service, mode of transportation, end-user and region.

- 3PL Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 – 2026)

Dedicated Cargo Carriage

Domestic Transportation Management

International Transportation Management

Warehousing and distribution

Others

- Mode of Transport Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 – 2026)

Roadways

Railways

Waterways

Airways

- End-User Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 – 2026)

Retail

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Others

- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 – 2026)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

UK

France

Germany

Italy

Asia Pacific

India

China

Japan

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Middle East & Africa


1. Overview and Scope
1. Research goal & scope
2. Research assumptions
3. Research Methodology
1. Primary data sources
2. Secondary data sources
4. Key take-away
5. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
1. Market Definition
2. Market Segmentation
3. Third Party Logistics Market Insights
1. Third Party Logistics – Industry snapshot
2. Third Party Logistics - Ecosystem analysis
3. Third Party Logistics Market Dynamics
1. Third Party Logistics – Market Forces
1. Third Party Logistics Market Driver Analysis
2. Third Party Logistics Market Restraint/Challenges analysis
3. Third Party Logistics Market Opportunity Analysis
4. Industry analysis - Porter's five force
1. Bargaining power of supplier
2. Bargaining power of buyer
3. Threat of substitute
4. Threat of new entrant
5. Degree of competition
5. Third Party Logistics Market PEST Analysis, 2018
6. Third Party Logistics Market Value Chain Analysis
7. Third Party Logistics Industry Trends
8. Competitive Ranking Analysis
4. Third Party Logistics Market Size and Forecast, by Service, 2019-2026
1. Global 3PL market share by Service, 2018 & 2026 (Revenue, USD Billion)
2. Dedicated Contract Carriage
1. Global DCC market estimates & forecast, 2015 – 2026
2. Global DCC market estimates & forecast, by region, 2015 – 2026
3. Domestic Transportation Management
1. Global DTM market estimates & forecast, 2015 – 2026
2. Global DTM market estimates & forecast, by region, 2015 – 2026
4. International Transportation Management
1. Global ITM market estimates & forecast, 2015 – 2026
2. Global ITM market estimates & forecast, by region, 2015 – 2026
5. Warehousing and Distribution
1. Global W&D market estimates & forecast, 2015 – 2026
2. Global W&D market estimates & forecast, by region, 2015 – 2026
6. Others
1. Global Others market estimates & forecast, 2015 – 2026
2. Global Others market estimates & forecast, by region, 2015 – 2026
5. Third Party Logistics Market Size and Forecast, by Mode of Transportation, 2019-2026
1. Global 3PL market share by mode of transportation, 2018 & 2026 (Revenue, USD Billion)
2. Roadways
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for roadways, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for roadways, by region, 2015 – 2026
3. Railways
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for railways, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for railways, by region, 2015 – 2026
4. Waterways
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for waterways, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for waterways, by region, 2015 – 2026
5. Airways
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for airways, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast for airways, by region, 2015 – 2026
6. Third Party Logistics Market Size and Forecast, by End-User, 2019-2026
1. Global 3PL market share by end-user, 2018 & 2026 (Revenue, USD Billion)
2. Retail
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in retail, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in retail, by region, 2015 – 2026
3. Manufacturing
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in manufacturing, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in manufacturing, by region, 2015 – 2026
4. Healthcare
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in healthcare, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in healthcare, by region, 2015 – 2026
5. Others
1. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in other end-use, 2015 – 2026
2. Global 3PL market estimates & forecast in other end-use, by region, 2015 – 2026
7. Third Party Logistics Market Size and Forecast, by Region, 2019-2026
1. Global 3PL market share by region, 2018 & 2026 (Revenue, USD Billion)
2. North America
1. North America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. North America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. North America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. North America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
5. U.S.
1. U.S. 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. U.S. 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. U.S. 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. U.S. 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
6. Canada
1. Canada 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Canada 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Canada 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Canada 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
3. Europe
1. Europe 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Europe 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Europe 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Europe 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
5. Germany
1. Germany 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Germany 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Germany 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Germany 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
6. UK
1. UK 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. UK 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. UK 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. UK 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
7. France
1. France 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. France 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. France 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. France 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
8. Italy
1. Italy 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Italy 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Italy 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Italy 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
4. Asia-Pacific
1. Asia Pacific 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Asia Pacific 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Asia Pacific 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Asia Pacific 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
5. China
1. China 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. China 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. China 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. China 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
6. India
1. India 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. India 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. India 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. India 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
7. Japan
1. Japan 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Japan 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Japan 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Japan 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
5. Latin America
1. Latin America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Latin America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Latin America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Latin America 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
5. Brazil
1. Brazil 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Brazil 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Brazil 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Brazil 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
6. Mexico
1. Mexico 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. Mexico 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. Mexico 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. Mexico 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
6. Middle East & Africa
1. MEA 3PL market estimates & forecasts, 2015 – 2026
2. MEA 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by service 2015 – 2026
3. MEA 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by mode of transportation, 2015 – 2026
4. MEA 3PL market estimates & forecasts, by end-user, 2015 – 2026
8. Company Profiles
1. FedEx Corporation
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
2. Union Pacific Corporation
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
3. Kuehne+Nagel Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
4. BNSF Railway Company
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
5. AmeriCold Logistics, LLC
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
6. CEVA Logistics
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
7. Landstar System, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
8. Ryder System, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
9. Burris Logistics
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
10. DB SCHENKER Logistics
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
11. Agility 98
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
12. BDP International
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
13. H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
14. Exel (DHL Group)
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
15. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
16. Flexport Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
17. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
18. Kerry Logistics Network Limited
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
19. Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
20. Ozburn - Hessey Logistics, Inc. (GEODIS)
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
21. Panalpina World Transport Ltd.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
22. Schneider National, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
23. Total Quality Logistics (TQL), LLC
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
24. Transplace, LLC
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
25. Unyson Logistics, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
26. UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
27. UTi Worldwide, Inc. (DSV A/S)
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
28. XPO Logistics, Inc.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments
29. Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.
1. Overview
2. Financials
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Developments

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