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 European third-party logistics market recorded revenues of $179.7 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% between 2019 and 2024.
- The manufacturing segment accounted for the market's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $100.9 billion, equivalent to 56.1% of the market's overall value.
- In 2024, the European 3PL market recorded an annual growth of 0.9%. The market growth is attributed to the economic recovery and the rise in the export of manufactured goods. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), in 2024, the manufactured goods exports in Germany and the UK reached $1.5 trillion and $355.9 billion, respectively, up 3.7% and 7.4% annually.
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 Europe
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the third-party logistics market in Europe
- 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 Europe third-party logistics market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the Europe third-party logistics market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the Europe third-party logistics market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Europe third-party logistics market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitiors in Europe'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
- CEVA Logistics SA
- Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- Deutsche Bahn AG
- DSV AS

