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Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market In Europe 2025-2029
Third-Party Logistics Market in Europe (2025–2029)
Market Overview
- The European third-party logistics (3PL) market is projected to grow by USD 96.39 billion from 2023 to 2028, registering a CAGR of 8.12%.
- The surge is driven by the growing complexity of logistics operations and the integration of emerging technologies.
Key Market Drivers
- Rising Complexity of In-House Logistics
- Companies face challenges like limited fleet management, driver shortages, and weak IT infrastructure.
- Manufacturers are outsourcing logistics to 3PL providers to focus on core functions and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Increased Manufacturing Activity
- Expanding production globally boosts the need for efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods, further driving 3PL adoption.
Emerging Market Trends
- Big Data Integration
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- Logistics companies are utilizing big data for:
- Real-time decision-making
- Customizing services
- Enhancing delivery efficiency
- Enables improved customer satisfaction and operational agility despite existing IT infrastructure limitations.
- Logistics companies are utilizing big data for:
- Adoption of Advanced Technologies
- Tools like AI, blockchain, cloud ERP, and predictive analytics are transforming supply chain visibility and automation.
- Smart logistics, autonomous vehicles, and last-mile delivery innovations are enhancing speed and accuracy.
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Increasing focus on green logistics by e-commerce and distribution players to reduce carbon footprints.
- Digital Logistics & Smart Workforce
- Real-time tracking systems and delivery management platforms are improving order accuracy and logistics training.
Market Challenges
- Limited IT Adoption
- Mismatched systems between 3PLs and clients lead to inefficiencies, communication lags, and reduced service quality.
- Regulatory Barriers
- Complex and varying regulations across Europe (e.g., Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy) increase compliance costs and restrict operational flexibility.
Competitive Landscape
Leading players are pursuing strategies like partnerships, geographic expansion, and technology-driven services to strengthen market presence. Key companies include:
- AP Moller Maersk AS – Offers integrated freight solutions covering road, sea, air, and customs.
- Deutsche Post AG (DHL), DB Schenker, XPO Inc., DSV AS, FedEx Corp., GEODIS, C.H. Robinson, among others.
The market features a mix of:
- Pure-play 3PL providers
- Category-focused specialists
- Diversified global logistics firms
Strategic Insights
- Success in the European 3PL market will depend on:
- Continuous technological innovation
- Regulatory compliance
- Investment in digital infrastructure
- Focus on sustainability and workforce upskilling
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
- Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
- Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
- Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics
- Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
- Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user
- Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Service
- Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
2 Market Landscape
2.1 Market ecosystem
- Exhibit 10: Parent market
- Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics
3 Market Sizing
3.1 Market definition
- Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
3.2 Market segment analysis
- Exhibit 13: Market segments
3.3 Market size 2025
3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2025-2029
- Exhibit 14: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 15: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 16: Chart on Europe: Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 17: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
4 Historic Market Size
4.1 Third-party logistics (3PL) market in Europe 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data table on third-party logistics (3PL) market in Europe 2022 - 2024 ($ billion)
4.2 End-user Segment Analysis 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – End-user Segment 2022 - 2024 ($ billion)
4.3 Service Segment Analysis 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – Service Segment 2022 - 2024 ($ billion)
4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2022 - 2024 ($ billion)
5 Five Forces Analysis
5.1 Five forces summary
- Exhibit 22: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2025 and 2029
5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit 23: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2025 and 2029
5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit 24: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.4 Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit 25: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.5 Threat of substitutes
- Exhibit 26: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.6 Threat of rivalry
- Exhibit 27: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.7 Market condition
- Exhibit 28: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2025 and 2029
6 Market Segmentation by End-user
6.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 29: Chart on End-user - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 30: Data Table on End-user - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
6.2 Comparison by End-user
- Exhibit 31: Chart on Comparison by End-user
- Exhibit 32: Data Table on Comparison by End-user
6.3 Manufacturing - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 33: Chart on Manufacturing - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 34: Data Table on Manufacturing - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 35: Chart on Manufacturing - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 36: Data Table on Manufacturing - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.4 Retail - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 37: Chart on Retail - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 38: Data Table on Retail - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 39: Chart on Retail - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 40: Data Table on Retail - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.5 Consumer goods - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 41: Chart on Consumer goods - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 42: Data Table on Consumer goods - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 43: Chart on Consumer goods - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 44: Data Table on Consumer goods - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.6 Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 45: Chart on Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 46: Data Table on Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 47: Chart on Healthcare - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 48: Data Table on Healthcare - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.7 Food and beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 67
- Exhibit 49: Chart on Food and beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2025- 2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 50: Data Table on Food and beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 51: Chart on Food and beverages and others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 52: Data Table on Food and beverages and others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.8 Market opportunity by End-user
- Exhibit 53: Market opportunity by End-user ($ billion)
- Exhibit 54: Data Table on Market opportunity by End-user ($ billion)
7 Market Segmentation by Service
7.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 55: Chart on Service - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 56: Data Table on Service - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
7.2 Comparison by Service
- Exhibit 57: Chart on Comparison by Service
- Exhibit 58: Data Table on Comparison by Service
7.3 Transportation - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 59: Chart on Transportation - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 60: Data Table on Transportation - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 61: Chart on Transportation - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 62: Data Table on Transportation - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
7.4 Warehousing and distribution - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 63: Chart on Warehousing and distribution - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 64: Data Table on Warehousing and distribution - Market size and forecast 2025- 2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 65: Chart on Warehousing and distribution - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 66: Data Table on Warehousing and distribution - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
7.5 Inventory management and others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 67: Chart on Inventory management and others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 68: Data Table on Inventory management and others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 69: Chart on Inventory management and others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 70: Data Table on Inventory management and others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
7.6 Market opportunity by Service
- Exhibit 71: Market opportunity by Service ($ billion)
- Exhibit 72: Data Table on Market opportunity by Service ($ billion)
8 Customer Landscape
8.1 Customer landscape overview
- Exhibit 73: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
9 Geographic Landscape
9.1 Geographic segmentation
- Exhibit 74: Chart on Market share by geography - 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 75: Data Table on Market share by geography - 2025-2029 (%)
9.2 Geographic comparison
- Exhibit 76: Chart on Geographic comparison
- Exhibit 77: Data Table on Geographic comparison
9.3 Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 78: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 79: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 80: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 81: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
9.4 France - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 82: Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 83: Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 84: Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 85: Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
9.5 UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 86: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 87: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 88: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 89: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
9.6 Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 90: Chart on Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 91: Data Table on Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 92: Chart on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 93: Data Table on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
9.7 Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 94: Chart on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 95: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ billion)
- Exhibit 96: Chart on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 97: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
9.8 Market opportunity by geography
- Exhibit 98: Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
- Exhibit 99: Data Table on Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10.1 Market drivers
10.2 Market challenges
10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Exhibit 100: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2029
10.4 Market trends
11 Vendor Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Vendor landscape
- Exhibit 101: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
11.3 Landscape disruption
- Exhibit 102: Overview on factors of disruption
11.4 Industry risks
- Exhibit 103: Impact of key risks on business
12 Vendor Analysis
12.1 Vendors covered
- Exhibit 104: Vendors covered
12.2 Market positioning of vendors
- Exhibit 105: Matrix on vendor position and classification
12.3 ACP Freight Services Ltd
- Exhibit 106: ACP Freight Services Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 107: ACP Freight Services Ltd. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 108: ACP Freight Services Ltd. - Key offerings
12.4 AP Moller Maersk AS
- Exhibit 109: AP Moller Maersk AS - Overview
- Exhibit 110: AP Moller Maersk AS - Business segments
- Exhibit 111: AP Moller Maersk AS - Key news
- Exhibit 112: AP Moller Maersk AS - Key offerings
- Exhibit 113: AP Moller Maersk AS - Segment focus
12.5 Baltic Logistic Solutions
- Exhibit 114: Baltic Logistic Solutions - Overview
- Exhibit 115: Baltic Logistic Solutions - Product / Service
- Exhibit 116: Baltic Logistic Solutions - Key offerings
12.6 C H Robinson Worldwide Inc.
- Exhibit 117: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 118: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 119: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Key news
- Exhibit 120: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 121: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Segment focus
12.7 CMA CGM SA Group
- Exhibit 122: CMA CGM SA Group - Overview
- Exhibit 123: CMA CGM SA Group - Business segments
- Exhibit 124: CMA CGM SA Group - Key news
- Exhibit 125: CMA CGM SA Group - Key offerings
- Exhibit 126: CMA CGM SA Group - Segment focus
12.8 DB Schenker
- Exhibit 127: DB Schenker - Overview
- Exhibit 128: DB Schenker - Business segments
- Exhibit 129: DB Schenker - Key offerings
- Exhibit 130: DB Schenker - Segment focus
12.9 Deutsche Post AG
- Exhibit 131: Deutsche Post AG - Overview
- Exhibit 132: Deutsche Post AG - Product / Service
- Exhibit 133: Deutsche Post AG - Key news
- Exhibit 134: Deutsche Post AG - Key offerings
12.10 DSV AS
- Exhibit 135: DSV AS - Overview
- Exhibit 136: DSV AS - Business segments
- Exhibit 137: DSV AS - Key offerings
- Exhibit 138: DSV AS - Segment focus
12.11 Expeditors International of Washington Inc.
- Exhibit 139: Expeditors International of Washington Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 140: Expeditors International of Washington Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 141: Expeditors International of Washington Inc. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 142: Expeditors International of Washington Inc. - Segment focus
12.12 FedEx Corp.
- Exhibit 143: FedEx Corp. - Overview
- Exhibit 144: FedEx Corp. - Business segments
- Exhibit 145: FedEx Corp. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 146: FedEx Corp. - Segment focus
12.13 GEODIS
- Exhibit 147: GEODIS - Overview
- Exhibit 148: GEODIS - Product / Service
- Exhibit 149: GEODIS - Key offerings
12.14 H. P. Therkelsen AS
- Exhibit 150: H. P. Therkelsen AS - Overview
- Exhibit 151: H. P. Therkelsen AS - Product / Service
- Exhibit 152: H. P. Therkelsen AS - Key offerings
12.15 Kintetsu World Express Inc.
- Exhibit 153: Kintetsu World Express Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 154: Kintetsu World Express Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 155: Kintetsu World Express Inc. - Key news
- Exhibit 156: Kintetsu World Express Inc. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 157: Kintetsu World Express Inc. - Segment focus
12.16 NTG Nordic Transport Group AS
- Exhibit 158: NTG Nordic Transport Group AS - Overview
- Exhibit 159: NTG Nordic Transport Group AS - Business segments
- Exhibit 160: NTG Nordic Transport Group AS - Key offerings
- Exhibit 161: NTG Nordic Transport Group AS - Segment focus
12.17 XPO Inc
- Exhibit 162: XPO Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 163: XPO Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 164: XPO Inc. - Key offerings
Research Methodology
All our research reports employ a mixed-methods approach, leveraging both primary and secondary research techniques to develop a comprehensive and well-informed analysis. The methodology ensures a balanced perspective by combining data-driven insights with expert opinions.
1. Secondary Research
Secondary research formed the foundation of the study, offering a contextual understanding of the market landscape, historical trends, and existing data. This phase involved gathering and analyzing information from:
- Industry reports and whitepapers (e.g., McKinsey, Deloitte, Statista)
- Academic journals and case studies
- Company reports, investor presentations, and press releases
- Government databases and regulatory publications
- Trade publications, industry blogs, and news articles
2. Primary Research
To validate and complement secondary findings, extensive primary research was conducted. This included both quantitative data collection and qualitative insights, particularly through expert consultations.
a. Expert Consultations (Qualitative Primary Research)
In-depth interviews were conducted with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including:
- Industry experts and consultants
- Senior executives and decision-makers
- Product managers and supply chain professionals
- Academic researchers and analysts
b. Surveys and Questionnaires (Quantitative Primary Research)
Structured surveys were distributed among:
- End-users/consumers
- Retailers and distributors
- Business-to-business (B2B) buyers
3. Data Validation and Triangulation
Findings from secondary and primary sources were cross-validated through data triangulation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. This process involved comparing insights from different sources and reconciling discrepancies through expert feedback.
4. Analytical Tools and Frameworks
Various analytical models were applied to interpret the collected data:
- SWOT Analysis for understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Porter’s Five Forces to assess market competitiveness
- PESTLE Analysis to evaluate external macroeconomic influences
- Forecasting Models using historical data trends and regression analysis
Conclusion
The combination of comprehensive secondary research and robust primary data collection—enhanced by expert consultations—ensured the development of a well-rounded and in-depth analysis. This approach enables strategic decision-making backed by both empirical evidence and industry expertise.
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