Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The Middle East and Africa third-party logistics (3PL) market reached approximately USD 49.08 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 76.95 Billion by 2034.
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Growth
3PL companies in the region are leveraging technology solutions like warehouse management systems (WMS) and order fulfilment software enabling seamless order fulfilment operations. The technology solutions also facilitate transparency and shipment tracking in real-time across the supply chain. The expansion of the e-commerce sector is supporting the growth of the 3PL market in Middle East and Africa. The Middle East has one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets on a global scale, with 80% of users already purchasing through the internet.
Warehousing in the region is predominantly handled by 3PLs and has access to large, centrally located facilities. The growth of e-commerce in the region has created a demand for last-mile delivery, parcel shipping, and warehousing services.
According to the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among the largest trading nations in the world. In 2021, the country’s imports and export volumes were valued at about USD 365 billion and USD 303 billion, respectively . The logistics outlook of the UAE has evolved into a matured one primarily focusing on B2B operations. However, there is a significant shift towards B2C operations, with logistics companies catering to smaller-sized shipments making use of advanced last-mile delivery solutions.
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Segmentation
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Service:
Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
International Transportation Management (ITM)
Warehousing and Distribution
Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
Market Breakup by Transport:
Railways
Roadways
Waterways
Airways
Market Breakup by End Use:
Retail
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Automotive
Others
Market Breakup by Region:
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
South Africa
Others
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share
Based on end use, the market is divided into retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive, among others. The growth of the retail sector is being driven by the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector, robust logistics and supply chain infrastructure, increasing disposable incomes, and advanced technological capabilities.
Leading Companies in the Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and product launches.
Kintetsu World Express, Inc
Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
Motion Supply Chain S.A.L.
DSV A/S
Arabian Hala Co. Ltd
CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics S.A)
Etmam Logistics
Aramex International LLC
Almajdouie Group LLC
Al-Futtaim Group company
Others
The market participants are leveraging advanced technologies such as AI to streamline their operations enabling a more robust supply chain and improved functionality.
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Growth
3PL companies in the region are leveraging technology solutions like warehouse management systems (WMS) and order fulfilment software enabling seamless order fulfilment operations. The technology solutions also facilitate transparency and shipment tracking in real-time across the supply chain. The expansion of the e-commerce sector is supporting the growth of the 3PL market in Middle East and Africa. The Middle East has one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets on a global scale, with 80% of users already purchasing through the internet.
Warehousing in the region is predominantly handled by 3PLs and has access to large, centrally located facilities. The growth of e-commerce in the region has created a demand for last-mile delivery, parcel shipping, and warehousing services.
According to the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among the largest trading nations in the world. In 2021, the country’s imports and export volumes were valued at about USD 365 billion and USD 303 billion, respectively . The logistics outlook of the UAE has evolved into a matured one primarily focusing on B2B operations. However, there is a significant shift towards B2C operations, with logistics companies catering to smaller-sized shipments making use of advanced last-mile delivery solutions.
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Segmentation
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Service:
Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
International Transportation Management (ITM)
Warehousing and Distribution
Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
Market Breakup by Transport:
Railways
Roadways
Waterways
Airways
Market Breakup by End Use:
Retail
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Automotive
Others
Market Breakup by Region:
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
South Africa
Others
Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share
Based on end use, the market is divided into retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive, among others. The growth of the retail sector is being driven by the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector, robust logistics and supply chain infrastructure, increasing disposable incomes, and advanced technological capabilities.
Leading Companies in the Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and product launches.
Kintetsu World Express, Inc
Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
Motion Supply Chain S.A.L.
DSV A/S
Arabian Hala Co. Ltd
CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics S.A)
Etmam Logistics
Aramex International LLC
Almajdouie Group LLC
Al-Futtaim Group company
Others
The market participants are leveraging advanced technologies such as AI to streamline their operations enabling a more robust supply chain and improved functionality.
Table of Contents
168 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Countries
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share by Region
- 5.4.1 North America
- 5.4.2 Europe
- 5.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.4 Latin America
- 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
- 6 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Service
- 7.1 Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 International Transportation Management (ITM)
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Warehousing and Distribution
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
- 7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Transport
- 8.1 Railways
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Roadways
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Waterways
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 Airways
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by End Use
- 9.1 Retail
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Healthcare
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Manufacturing
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Automotive
- 9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.5 Others
- 10 Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Country
- 10.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 United Arab Emirates
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Nigeria
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 South Africa
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators of Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators of Price
- 12 Competitive Landscape
- 12.1 Supplier Selection
- 12.2 Key Global Players
- 12.3 Key Regional Players
- 12.4 Key Player Strategies
- 12.5 Company Profiles
- 12.5.1 Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
- 12.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.1.4 Certifications
- 12.5.2 Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
- 12.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.2.4 Certifications
- 12.5.3 Motion Supply Chain S.A.L.
- 12.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.3.4 Certifications
- 12.5.4 DSV A/S
- 12.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.4.4 Certifications
- 12.5.5 Arabian Hala Co. Ltd.
- 12.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.5.4 Certifications
- 12.5.6 CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics S.A.)
- 12.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.6.4 Certifications
- 12.5.7 Etmam Logistics
- 12.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.7.4 Certifications
- 12.5.8 Aramex International LLC
- 12.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.8.4 Certifications
- 12.5.9 Almajdouie Group LLC
- 12.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.9.4 Certifications
- 12.5.10 Al-Futtaim Group company
- 12.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.10.4 Certifications
- 12.5.11 Others
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