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The third-party logistics (3PL) market size USD 1177.50 Billion in 2025. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period of 2026-2035 to attain a value of around USD 1973.53 Billion by 2035. The expanding cross-border trade, the increasing volume of shipments, the flourishing e-commerce sector, the rise of omnichannel retailing, and the growing demand for customised logistics services are driving the market.
2025
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2019-2025
Historical Period
2026-2035
Forecast Period
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The increasing volume of shipments is surging the demand for specialised logistics services tailored to diplomatic shipments, international relocation, and travel-related logistics. The U.S. Department of State reports yearly totals of 30,000 shipments, 26 million pounds of stored household effects, and 50,000 travel transactions. This highlights the growing demand for inventory management, warehouse space, and secure storage solutions as well as efficient supply chain management. 3PL providers are expanding their offerings to include long-term storage solutions and investing in advanced technologies to meet the growing demand for international and relocation-related logistics.
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Governments are promoting the adoption of logistics information platforms to streamline their logistics infrastructure with global trade networks and promote innovation and economic growth. For instance, the Chinese government promotes LOGINK adoption by global ports, freight carriers, forwarders, and other countries by offering it for free. This is prompting 3PL providers to integrate logistics information platforms to streamline their processes, ranging from inventory management to shipment tracking, reducing manual work, minimising errors, and improving operational efficiency.
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With logistics contributing to a significant portion of a country’s GDP, the demand for 3PL services such as transportation, warehousing, customs clearance, and inventory management, by businesses to streamline supply chains, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency is increasing. The Indian logistics sector represents approximately 14% of the country’s GDP. Significant investments in infrastructure such as airports, roads, railways, and ports are prompting 3PL providers to offer more competitive services, optimise operations, and enhance their service offerings.
Competitive Landscape
Key third-party logistics (3PL) market players are heavily investing in automation to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and bolster delivery times. They are also integrating AI and ML into their operations to optimise route planning, facilitate inventory management, and demand forecasting, improving delivery accuracy and minimising supply chain bottlenecks.
Key Industry Players
DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Global Forwarding, established in 1815 and based in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. is the world’s leading logistics company. The company’s divisions include DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Freight, and others.
Kuehne + Nagel International AG
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, founded in 1890 and based in Schindellegi, Schwyz, is a prominent global air and sea logistics company that holds significant market shares in road and contract logistics.
DB Schenker
DB Schenker, established in 1872 and headquartered in Essen, Germany, operates in various segments, including transport, contract logistics, supply chain solutions, Industry solutions, and digital services hub.
DSV A/S
DSV A/S was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Copenhagen (Denmark). The solutions provided by the company include air freight, sea freight, road transport, rail freight, courier, logistic solutions, and others.
Other key players in the global third-party logistics (3PL) market are Sinotrans Changhang Group, Panalpina, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Expeditors, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc., Hitachi Transport System, C.H. Robinson, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Bolloré Logistics, CEVA Logistics, and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. among others.
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report Snapshots
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate value of USD 1177.50 Billion.
The third-party logistics (3PL) market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a value of around USD 1973.53 Billion by 2035.
The market key players are DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, DB Schenker, DSV A/S, Sinotrans Changhang Group, Panalpina, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Expeditors, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc., Hitachi Transport System, C.H. Robinson, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Bolloré Logistics, CEVA Logistics, and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. among others.
Based on end use, the global third-party logistics market is broken down into food and beverage, automotive, consumer and retail, IT and telecom, healthcare, energy, and others.
The market is broken down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.
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