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Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size, Price, Trends, Forecast: By Service: Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Freight Forwarding, Domestic Transportation Management (DTM), Others; By Transport: Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways; By End Use: Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Others; Competitive Landscape; 2023-2028

Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook

The Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market size reached approximately USD 18.9 billion in 2022. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.40% between 2023 and 2028, reaching a value of nearly USD 23 billion by 2028.

 

Key Trends in the Market

Third-party logistics refers to the outsourcing of logistics services by any organisation. Third-party logistic service providers offer services in inventory management, cross-docking, door–to–door delivery, and packaging. The sole focus on shipment and storage activities allows 3PL providers to offer greater scalability, efficient operations, and improved customer experience.

 

  • Supportive ecosystems, favourable government policies, and healthy regional trade have allowed the exponential growth of new and established manufacturing sectors in Germany. This has created lucrative opportunities for the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market growth.
  • The growth of the e-commerce sector in Germany is a major factor supporting the demand for third-party logistics. E-commerce retailers, attempting to provide their customers greater convenience, control, and choice, are rapidly adopting third-party logistics services that are reliable, fast, and cost-effective to enhance customer experience.
  • The utilisation of advanced technologies such as AI, data analytics, and machine learning by service providers is driving the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market demand. Such technologies allow greater client control over the supply chain and delivery by offering services like tracking, real-time query resolution, and optimisation of delivery time to enhance and streamline logistics services.
  • Some key Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market trends are globalisation and trade liberalisation, which have led to an increase in cross-border trade worldwide. Manufacturers and merchants, finding it challenging to monitor vast operations overseas, are employing third-party logistics service providers to carry out the transportation and delivery activities for better control, time-optimisation, and cost-optimisation.

 

Market Analysis

Based on service, the Germany third-party logistics market is segmented into dedicated contract carriage (DCC)/freight forwarding, domestic transportation management (DTM), international transportation management (ITM), warehousing and distribution, and value added logistics services (VALS). On the basis of transport, the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market segmentation includes roadways, railways, waterways, and airways. Based on end use, the market is divided into manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and automotive, among others.

 

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

 

  • Deutsche Post AG (DHL) 
  • Schenker AG 
  • WemoveBW GmbH 
  • APL Logistics Ltd, 
  • CEVA Logistics SA 
  • Nippon Express Co., Ltd. 
  • GEODIS 
  • Rhenus Group 
  • Others

 

Market Share by Transport

Roadways are expected to hold a significant portion of the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market share over the forecast period. The growing domestic demand for goods in Germany increases the demand for roadways as they provide greater connectivity and enhanced penetration into remote areas.

 

Additionally, the ever-increasing public-private partnerships to develop logistics infrastructure in Germany aid the segment growth. Meanwhile, airways are expected to witness a robust growth due to the increased cross-border trade among European countries.

 

Market Share by End Use

According to the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market analysis, Germany boasts one of the world's largest automotive sectors, known for producing premium and well-engineered vehicles. German vehicles are extensively exported across the globe owing to their superior quality.

 

Additionally, increasing investments by vehicle manufacturers aimed at developing electric and hydrogen vehicles are expected to aid the market growth. Many large automobile manufacturers in Germany also employ third-party logistics service providers for storage and shipment of their products.

 

Competitive Landscape

Deutsche Post AG (DHL) is a German multinational package delivery system and supply chain management company that started operating in 1995. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, the company is one of the largest postal and parcel service providers in Europe. Currently, Deutsche is present in over 220 countries and territories around the world.

 

APL Logistics Ltd, founded in 1980, is a Japanese freight forwarding and transportation company. With headquarters located in key regions of the world, APL Logistics specialises in the global supply chain and serves the automotive, consumer, industrial, and retail sectors in more than 60 countries.

 

CEVA Logistics SA is a global logistics and supply chain company engaged in both freight management and contract logistics. The company was formed in 2007 as a merger of TNT Logistics and EGL Eagle Global Logistics. CEVA currently operates in more than 160 countries.

 

Other players included in the Germany 3PL market report are Schenker AG, WemoveBW GmbH, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., GEODIS, and Rhenus Group, among others.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2022
Historical Period 2018-2022
Forecast Period 2023-2028
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Service
  • Transport
  • End Use
Breakup by Service
  • Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Freight Forwarding
  • Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
  • International Transportation Management (ITM)
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Value Added Logistics Services (VALs)
Breakup by Transport
  • Roadways
  • Railways
  • Waterways
  • Airways
Breakup by End Use
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Automotive
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Deutsche Post AG (DHL) 
  • Schenker AG 
  • WemoveBW GmbH 
  • APL Logistics Ltd, 
  • CEVA Logistics SA 
  • Nippon Express Co., Ltd. 
  • GEODIS 
  • Rhenus Group 
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface  
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2022) 
    8.3    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2023-2028)
    8.4    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share by Region
        8.4.1    North America
        8.4.2    Europe
        8.4.3    Asia Pacific
        8.4.4    Latin America
        8.4.5    Middle East and Africa
9    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2022) 
    9.3    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2023-2028)
10    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Service
    10.1    Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Freight Forwarding
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    10.2    Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    10.3    International Transportation Management (ITM)
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    10.4    Warehousing and Distribution
        10.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        10.4.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    10.5    Value Added Logistics Services (VALs)
        10.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        10.5.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Transport
    11.1    Roadways
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    11.2    Railways
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    11.3    Waterways
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    11.4    Airways
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by End Use
    12.1    Manufacturing
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.2    Retail
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.3    Healthcare
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.4    Automotive
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.5    Others
13    Market Dynamics
    13.1    SWOT Analysis
        13.1.1    Strengths
        13.1.2    Weaknesses
        13.1.3    Opportunities
        13.1.4    Threats
    13.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        13.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        13.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        13.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        13.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        13.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    13.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    13.4    Key Indicators for Price
14    Competitive Landscape
    14.1    Market Structure
    14.2    Company Profiles
        14.2.1    Deutsche Post AG (DHL) 
            14.2.1.1    Company Overview
            14.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.1.4    Certifications
        14.2.2    Schenker AG 
            14.2.2.1    Company Overview
            14.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.2.4    Certifications
        14.2.3    WemoveBW GmbH 
            14.2.3.1    Company Overview
            14.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.3.4    Certifications
        14.2.4    APL Logistics Ltd, 
            14.2.4.1    Company Overview
            14.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.4.4    Certifications
        14.2.5    CEVA Logistics SA 
            14.2.5.1    Company Overview
            14.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.5.4    Certifications
        14.2.6    Nippon Express Co., Ltd. 
            14.2.6.1    Company Overview
            14.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.6.4    Certifications
        14.2.7    GEODIS 
            14.2.7.1    Company Overview
            14.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.7.4    Certifications
        14.2.8    Rhenus Group 
            14.2.8.1    Company Overview
            14.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.8.4    Certifications
        14.2.9    Others
15    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028
2.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028
3.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Service (USD Billion), 2018-2022
4.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Service (USD Billion), 2023-2028
5.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Transport (USD Billion), 2018-2022
6.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Transport (USD Billion), 2023-2028
7.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2022
8.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2023-2028
9.    Germany Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2022, the market reached an approximate value of USD 18.9 billion.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.40% between 2023 and 2028.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2023-2028 to reach around USD 23 billion by 2028.

The major drivers of the market are the robust growth of the e-commerce sector and globalisation and liberalisation supporting international trade.

The key trends in the market include the rising export of vehicles from the country and the incorporation of advanced technologies in third-party logistics.

The different segments based on transport of third-party logistics (3PL) are roadways, railways, waterways, and airways.

The different services offered by third-party logistics (3PL) include dedicated contract carriage (DCC)/freight forwarding, domestic transportation management (DTM), international transportation management (ITM), warehousing and distribution, and value added logistics services (VALs).

The key player included in the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market report are Deutsche Post AG (DHL), Schenker AG, WemoveBW GmbH, APL Logistics Ltd, CEVA Logistics SA, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., GEODIS, and Rhenus Group, among others.

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