Healthcare 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030
Description
The Healthcare 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.44%, reaching a market size of US$120.631 billion in 2030 from US$88.293 billion in 2025
The healthcare 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) market is a subsegment of the healthcare logistics market and a microsegment of the logistics and supply chain market. This market refers to outsourcing logistics services to external providers that are often referred to as 3PL companies. 3PL companies, i.e., third-party logistics companies, offer efficiency and optimisation in logistics, helping healthcare businesses with efficiency and optimisation, ensuring smooth logistics and supply chain management to meet their needs efficiently and effectively, along with cost reduction and customer satisfaction. Thus, they offer a great value overall for improving patient outcomes.Market Trends:
Third-party logistics efficiency fuels market growth
Technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management, including AI-driven analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing, enable faster, cost-effective deliveries. Innovations like automated guided vehicles for sorting and inventory management, AI-optimized routing, smart sensors for real-time shipment monitoring, blockchain, and big data analytics enhance efficiency and resilience in healthcare supply chains. These developments drive the healthcare 3PL market by providing cost-effective management and delivery of medical products and pharmaceuticals.
Rising demand for healthcare products spurs market expansion
Increased demand for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, over-the-counter drugs, and medical wearables, coupled with a growing healthcare sector driven by chronic diseases and government investment in infrastructure and R&D, boosts the need for robust supply chain solutions. Healthcare companies often lack the expertise or resources for in-house logistics, and third-party providers offer superior efficiency, propelling the healthcare 3PL market's growth.
Asia Pacific poised for significant market growth
The Asia Pacific region is expected to see substantial growth in the healthcare 3PL market due to the expanding healthcare industry, increasing the demand for outsourced logistics services.
North America leads with mature healthcare logistics market
North America benefits from advanced healthcare infrastructure, a growing healthcare sector, and cutting-edge logistics technologies, driving the 3PL market. Major players like UPS Healthcare and FedEx Healthcare further accelerate growth by offering innovative, efficient, and specialized logistics solutions.Some of the major players covered in this report include CEVA Logistics AG, FedEx Corp, DHL Group, Cold Chain Technologies LLC, United Parcel Service Inc, Lufthansa Cargo, Kuehne + Nagel, AmerisourceBergen, Alloga, among others.
Key Benefits of this Report:
Insightful Analysis: Gain detailed market insights covering major as well as emerging geographical regions, focusing on customer segments, government policies and socio-economic factors, consumer preferences, industry verticals, and other sub-segments.
Competitive Landscape: Understand the strategic maneuvers employed by key players globally to understand possible market penetration with the correct strategy.
Market Drivers & Future Trends: Explore the dynamic factors and pivotal market trends and how they will shape future market developments.
Actionable Recommendations: Utilize the insights to exercise strategic decisions to uncover new business streams and revenues in a dynamic environment.
Caters to a Wide Audience: Beneficial and cost-effective for startups, research institutions, consultants, SMEs, and large enterprises.
What do businesses use our reports for?
Industry and Market Insights, Opportunity Assessment, Product Demand Forecasting, Market Entry Strategy, Geographical Expansion, Capital Investment Decisions, Regulatory Framework & Implications, New Product Development, Competitive Intelligence
Report Coverage:
Historical data from 2022 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others)
The Healthcare 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Market is analyzed into the following segments:
By Product Type
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices & Equipment
Vaccines
Personal Healthcare Products
By Service Type
Transportation Management
Warehousing & Distribution
Freight Forwarding
Value-Added Services
By Delivery Speed
Express Delivery
Regular Delivery
By End-User
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical Device Manufacturers
Hospitals and Clinics
Pharmacies and Retail
By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Australia
India
Indonesia
Thailand
Others
The healthcare 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) market is a subsegment of the healthcare logistics market and a microsegment of the logistics and supply chain market. This market refers to outsourcing logistics services to external providers that are often referred to as 3PL companies. 3PL companies, i.e., third-party logistics companies, offer efficiency and optimisation in logistics, helping healthcare businesses with efficiency and optimisation, ensuring smooth logistics and supply chain management to meet their needs efficiently and effectively, along with cost reduction and customer satisfaction. Thus, they offer a great value overall for improving patient outcomes.Market Trends:
Third-party logistics efficiency fuels market growth
Technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management, including AI-driven analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing, enable faster, cost-effective deliveries. Innovations like automated guided vehicles for sorting and inventory management, AI-optimized routing, smart sensors for real-time shipment monitoring, blockchain, and big data analytics enhance efficiency and resilience in healthcare supply chains. These developments drive the healthcare 3PL market by providing cost-effective management and delivery of medical products and pharmaceuticals.
Rising demand for healthcare products spurs market expansion
Increased demand for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, over-the-counter drugs, and medical wearables, coupled with a growing healthcare sector driven by chronic diseases and government investment in infrastructure and R&D, boosts the need for robust supply chain solutions. Healthcare companies often lack the expertise or resources for in-house logistics, and third-party providers offer superior efficiency, propelling the healthcare 3PL market's growth.
Asia Pacific poised for significant market growth
The Asia Pacific region is expected to see substantial growth in the healthcare 3PL market due to the expanding healthcare industry, increasing the demand for outsourced logistics services.
North America leads with mature healthcare logistics market
North America benefits from advanced healthcare infrastructure, a growing healthcare sector, and cutting-edge logistics technologies, driving the 3PL market. Major players like UPS Healthcare and FedEx Healthcare further accelerate growth by offering innovative, efficient, and specialized logistics solutions.Some of the major players covered in this report include CEVA Logistics AG, FedEx Corp, DHL Group, Cold Chain Technologies LLC, United Parcel Service Inc, Lufthansa Cargo, Kuehne + Nagel, AmerisourceBergen, Alloga, among others.
Key Benefits of this Report:
Insightful Analysis: Gain detailed market insights covering major as well as emerging geographical regions, focusing on customer segments, government policies and socio-economic factors, consumer preferences, industry verticals, and other sub-segments.
Competitive Landscape: Understand the strategic maneuvers employed by key players globally to understand possible market penetration with the correct strategy.
Market Drivers & Future Trends: Explore the dynamic factors and pivotal market trends and how they will shape future market developments.
Actionable Recommendations: Utilize the insights to exercise strategic decisions to uncover new business streams and revenues in a dynamic environment.
Caters to a Wide Audience: Beneficial and cost-effective for startups, research institutions, consultants, SMEs, and large enterprises.
What do businesses use our reports for?
Industry and Market Insights, Opportunity Assessment, Product Demand Forecasting, Market Entry Strategy, Geographical Expansion, Capital Investment Decisions, Regulatory Framework & Implications, New Product Development, Competitive Intelligence
Report Coverage:
Historical data from 2022 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others)
The Healthcare 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Market is analyzed into the following segments:
By Product Type
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices & Equipment
Vaccines
Personal Healthcare Products
By Service Type
Transportation Management
Warehousing & Distribution
Freight Forwarding
Value-Added Services
By Delivery Speed
Express Delivery
Regular Delivery
By End-User
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical Device Manufacturers
Hospitals and Clinics
Pharmacies and Retail
By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Australia
India
Indonesia
Thailand
Others
Table of Contents
147 Pages
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Market Overview
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Scope of the Study
- 1.4. Market Segmentation
- 1.5. Currency
- 1.6. Assumptions
- 1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
- 1.8. Key Benefits to the Stakeholder
- 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1. Research Design
- 2.2. Research Processes
- 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 3.1. Key Findings
- 3.2. CXO Perspective
- 4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1. Market Drivers
- 4.2. Market Restraints
- 4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
- 4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 4.5. Analyst View
- 5. HEALTHCARE 3PL (THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS) BY PRODUCT TYPE
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.3. Medical Devices & Equipment
- 5.4. Vaccines
- 5.5. Personal Healthcare Products
- 6. HEALTHCARE 3PL (THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS) BY SERVICE TYPE
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Transportation Management
- 6.3. Warehousing & Distribution
- 6.4. Freight Forwarding
- 6.5. Value-Added Services
- 7. HEALTHCARE 3PL (THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS) BY DELIVERY SPEED
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Express Delivery
- 7.3. Regular Delivery
- 8. HEALTHCARE 3PL (THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS) MARKET BY END-USER
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Pharmaceutical companies
- 8.3. Medical Device Manufacturers
- 8.4. Hospitals and Clinics
- 8.5. Pharmacies and Retail
- 9. HEALTHCARE 3PL (THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.2.3. By Delivery Speed
- 9.2.4. By End-User
- 9.2.5. By Country
- 9.2.5.1. USA
- 9.2.5.2. Canada
- 9.2.5.3. Mexico
- 9.3. South America
- 9.3.1. By Product Type
- 9.3.2. By Service Type
- 9.3.3. By Delivery Speed
- 9.3.4. By End-User
- 9.3.5. By Country
- 9.3.5.1. Brazil
- 9.3.5.2. Argentina
- 9.3.5.3. Others
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. By Product Type
- 9.4.2. By Service Type
- 9.4.3. By Delivery Speed
- 9.4.4. By End-User
- 9.4.5. By Country
- 9.4.5.1. United Kingdom
- 9.4.5.2. Germany
- 9.4.5.3. France
- 9.4.5.4. Spain
- 9.4.5.5. Others
- 9.5. Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1. By Product Type
- 9.5.2. By Service Type
- 9.5.3. By Delivery Speed
- 9.5.4. By End-User
- 9.5.5. By Country
- 9.5.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.5.2. UAE
- 9.5.5.3. Others
- 9.6. Asia Pacific
- 9.6.1. By Product Type
- 9.6.2. By Service Type
- 9.6.3. By Delivery Speed
- 9.6.4. By End-User
- 9.6.5. By Country
- 9.6.5.1. China
- 9.6.5.2. Japan
- 9.6.5.3. South Korea
- 9.6.5.4. Australia
- 9.6.5.5. India
- 9.6.5.6. Indonesia
- 9.6.5.7. Thailand
- 9.6.5.8. Others
- 10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
- 10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
- 10.2. Market Share Analysis
- 10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
- 10.4. Competitive Dashboard
- 11. COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1. CEVA Logistics AG
- 11.2. FedEx Corp
- 11.3. DHL Group
- 11.4. Cold Chain Technologies LLC
- 11.5. United Parcel Service, Inc.
- 11.6. Lufthansa Cargo
- 11.7. Kuehne + Nagel
- 11.8. AmerisourceBergen
- 11.9. Alloga
- 11.10. DB Schenker
- 11.11. Sinotrans limited
- 11.12. Movianto
- 11.13. Cardinal Health
- 11.14. McKesson
- 11.15. XPO Inc.
- 11.16. Nippon Express Co.,Ltd.
- 11.17. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
- 11.18. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
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