Third-Party Logistics in North America
Summary
Third-Party Logistics in North America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2020-25, and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.Key Highlights
- A third-party logistics (3PL) provider 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 fulfilment, distribution, exchanges, and returns.
- The North American third-party logistics market recorded a value of $244.2 billion in 2025, and the value increased with a CAGR of 0.2% between 2020 and 2025.
- The manufacturing segment accounted for the market's largest proportion in 2025, with a total value of $98.0 billion, equivalent to 40.1% of the market's overall value.
- During 2020-25, rapid urbanization contributed to the growth of the 3PL market by concentrating on people, businesses, and demand in dense city areas.
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 North America
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the third-party logistics market in North 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 North America third-party logistics market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the North America third-party logistics market by value in 2025?
- What will be the size of the North America third-party logistics market in 2030?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the North America third-party logistics market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- What are the main segments that make up North 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:
- United Parcel Service Inc
- FedEx Corp
- Deutsche Post AG
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc

