Third-party Logistics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Service (Dedicated Contract Carriage/Freight forwarding, Domestic Transportation Management), By End-use (Retail, Manufacturing), By Transport, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2
Description
Third-party Logistics Market Summary
The global third-party logistics market size was estimated at USD 1,260.98 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2,502.22 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2026 to 2033. The development of transport infrastructure in Asia and the Middle East, the thriving growth of the e-commerce sector, and the development of new technologies are expected to significantly contribute to the market growth.
Shippers are focusing on outsourcing the transport activity to enhance their operations and cost-effectiveness. The increased working capital and globalization have led to the demand for efficient inventory management services. Moreover, the restructuring of the brick and mortar business model continues to provide dynamic growth to the industry.
The changing global supply chain to become more customer-centric enables the companies to outsource their supply chain activities to focus on adaptability and responsiveness. Moreover, the volatile international documentation procedure and customs rules & regulations require the expertise to handle the complex supply chain activity. As a result, small and medium-sized businesses are also leveraging 3PL services.
Third-party Logistics Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global third-party logistics market report based on service, transport, end-use, and region:
The global third-party logistics market size was estimated at USD 1,260.98 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2,502.22 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2026 to 2033. The development of transport infrastructure in Asia and the Middle East, the thriving growth of the e-commerce sector, and the development of new technologies are expected to significantly contribute to the market growth.
Shippers are focusing on outsourcing the transport activity to enhance their operations and cost-effectiveness. The increased working capital and globalization have led to the demand for efficient inventory management services. Moreover, the restructuring of the brick and mortar business model continues to provide dynamic growth to the industry.
The changing global supply chain to become more customer-centric enables the companies to outsource their supply chain activities to focus on adaptability and responsiveness. Moreover, the volatile international documentation procedure and customs rules & regulations require the expertise to handle the complex supply chain activity. As a result, small and medium-sized businesses are also leveraging 3PL services.
Third-party Logistics Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global third-party logistics market report based on service, transport, end-use, and region:
- Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Freight forwarding
- Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
- International Transportation Management (ITM)
- Warehousing & Distribution (W&D)
- Value Added Logistics Services (VALs)
- Transport Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Roadways
- Railways
- Waterways
- Airways
- End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- KSA
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
220 Pages
- Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.3.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
- Chapter 3. Third-Party Logistics Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.4. Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter’s Analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.4.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
- 3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
- 3.4.2.5. Legal landscape
- Chapter 4. Third-Party Logistics Market: Service Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Third-Party Logistics Market: Service Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 USD Billion
- 4.3. Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Freight forwarding
- 4.3.1. Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Freight forwarding Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.4. Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
- 4.4.1. Domestic Transportation Management (DTM) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.5. International Transportation Management (ITM)
- 4.5.1. International Transportation Management (ITM) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.6. Warehousing & Distribution (W&D)
- 4.6.1. Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.7. Value Added Logistics Services (VALs)
- 4.7.1. Value Added Logistics Services (VALs) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- Chapter 5. Third-Party Logistics Market: Transport Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Third-Party Logistics Market: Transport Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 USD Billion
- 5.3. Roadways
- 5.3.1. Roadways Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Railways
- 5.4.1. Railways Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Waterways
- 5.5.1. Waterways Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Airways
- 5.6.1. Airways Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- Chapter 6. Third-Party Logistics Market: End-Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Third-Party Logistics Market: End-Use Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 USD Billion
- 6.3. Manufacturing
- 6.3.1. Manufacturing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Retail
- 6.4.1. Retail Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Healthcare
- 6.5.1. Healthcare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Automotive
- 6.6.1. Automotive Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- Chapter 7. Third-Party Logistics Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Third-Party Logistics Market Share, By Region, 2025 & 2033, USD Billion
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.2. North America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.3. North America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.4. North America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1. U.S. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5.2. U.S. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5.3. U.S. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5.4. U.S. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6. Canada
- 7.2.6.1. Canada Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6.2. Canada Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6.3. Canada Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6.4. Canada Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7. Mexico
- 7.2.7.1. Mexico Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7.2. Mexico Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7.3. Mexico Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7.4. Mexico Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5. U.K.
- 7.3.5.1. U.K. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5.2. U.K. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5.3. U.K. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5.4. U.K. Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6. Germany
- 7.3.6.1. Germany Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6.2. Germany Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6.3. Germany Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6.4. Germany Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7. France
- 7.3.7.1. France Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7.2. France Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7.3. France Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7.4. France Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Asia Pacific Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. China
- 7.4.5.1. China Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.2. China Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.3. China Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.4. China Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Japan
- 7.4.6.1. Japan Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.2. Japan Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.3. Japan Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.4. Japan Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. India
- 7.4.7.1. India Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.2. India Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.3. India Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.4. India Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. South Korea
- 7.4.8.1. South Korea Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.2. South Korea Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.3. South Korea Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.4. South Korea Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Australia
- 7.4.9.1. Australia Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.2. Australia Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.3. Australia Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.4. Australia Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Latin America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Latin America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Latin America Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Brazil
- 7.5.5.1. Brazil Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.2. Brazil Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.3. Brazil Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.4. Brazil Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Middle East and Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Middle East and Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- 7.6.5.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.2. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.3. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.4. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. UAE
- 7.6.6.1. UAE Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.2. UAE Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.3. UAE Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.4. UAE Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7. South Africa
- 7.6.7.1. South Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.2. South Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.3. South Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Transport, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.4. South Africa Third-Party Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End-Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Positioning
- 8.4. Company Market Share Analysis
- 8.5. Strategy Mapping
- 8.5.1. Expansion
- 8.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 8.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 8.5.4. New Product Launches
- 8.5.5. Research And Development
- 8.6. Company Profiles
- 8.6.1. BDP International
- 8.6.1.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.1.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.2. Burris Logistics
- 8.6.2.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.2.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.3. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
- 8.6.3.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.3.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.4. CEVA Logistics
- 8.6.4.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.4.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.5. DSV
- 8.6.5.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.5.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.6. DB Schenker Logistics
- 8.6.6.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.6.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.7. FedEx
- 8.6.7.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.7.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.8. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
- 8.6.8.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.8.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.9. Kuehne + Nagel
- 8.6.9.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.9.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.10. Nippon Express
- 8.6.10.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.10.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.11. United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- 8.6.11.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.11.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.12. XPO Logistics, Inc
- 8.6.12.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.12.4. Recent Developments
- 8.6.13. Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.
- 8.6.13.1. Participant’s Overview
- 8.6.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.13.4. Recent Developments
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