Key Highlights
- A third-party logistics (3PL) is a partner or service that helps merchants manage their supply chain. 3PL providers do not own the products for distribution but are legally bound and responsible for performing the logistics activities requested by the purchasing company. Its services include warehouse and inventory management, shipping coordination, order fulfillment, distribution, exchanges, and returns.
- The South American third-party logistics market recorded revenues of $37.8 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% between 2019 and 2024.
- The manufacturing segment accounted for the market's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $22.4 billion, equivalent to 59.3% of the market's overall value.
- In 2024, the South American 3PL market recorded an annual growth of 0.8%. The market growth recovered due to the expansion of industrial production across the region.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the third-party logistics market in South America
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the third-party logistics market in South America
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key third-party logistics market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South America third-party logistics market with five year forecasts by both value and volume
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the South America third-party logistics market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the South America third-party logistics market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South America third-party logistics market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitiors in South America's third-party logistics market?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- DHL Group
- Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- FedEx Corp
- JSL SA
- BBM Logistica SA

