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Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size, Analysis: By Service: Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), Domestic Transportation Management (DTM), International Transportation Management (ITM), Warehousing and Distribution, Others; By Transport; By End Use; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size

The Europe third-party logistics (3PL) market reached approximately USD 216.71 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 331.73 billion by 2032.

 

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Outlook

  • During October to December 2023, total freight moved was 3.85 billion net tonne-kilometres in the United Kingdom.
  • In 2022, total e-commerce sales in Germany were USD 141.2 billion, registering an 11% growth compared to 2021.
  • The presence of robust logistics infrastructure and strategic location of European countries is supporting the market expansion.

 

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Growth

The role of third-party logistics is growing due to the expanding trend of outsourcing among the European manufacturers and retailers. The expansion of the e-commerce sector across Europe is a key factor fuelling the growth of the third-party logistics market in the region. As of August 2023, the e-commerce market accounted for 26.9% of the total retail sales in the United Kingdom.

 

Rail freight is gaining traction in the European transport landscape, particularly due to the significance of ecological sustainability. Europe is aiming to shift a significant portion of freight from road to rail, aiming for a 30% share of rail in European freight transport by 2030. From October to December 2023, freight train kilometres were 7.66 million kilometres in the United Kingdom.

 

During H1 2023, 119,000 square meters of warehousing and logistics space were leased in Germany. Germany has the presence of highly developed infrastructure, technologies, and high-quality and large warehouses, making it a significant region for logistics activities. Additionally, the Netherlands is also becoming a popular hub for pan-European logistics and product distribution. More than 1,000 American and Chinese companies have chosen the Netherlands as their logistics hub as it is the most affordable transit hub in the middle of Europe due to its strategic location.

 

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

 

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Segmentation

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

 

Market Breakup by Service

  • Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
  • Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
  • International Transportation Management (ITM)
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)

 

Market Breakup by Transport

  • Railways
  • Roadways
  • Waterways
  • Airways

 

Market Breakup by End Use

  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Others

 

Market Breakup by Country

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Others

 

Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share

Based on end use, the market is divided into retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive, among others. The healthcare sector is witnessing significant growth with the rising demand for medical equipment and drugs, partnerships between healthcare companies and 3PL providers, and a significant number of investments being carried out in the sector.

 

Leading Companies in the Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and product launches.

 

  • Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
  • Schenker AG
  • XPO Inc.
  • Wincanton Plc
  • FedEx Corp.
  • Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. 
  • PostNord Group AB
  • Kuehne + Nagel International AG
  • CEVA Logistics S.A.
  • Nippon Express Holdings Inc. 
  • Others

 

3PL companies are engaging in partnerships with automation solution providers and industry experts to stay at the forefront of innovation.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Service
  • Transport
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Service
  • Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
  • Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
  • International Transportation Management (ITM)
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
Breakup by Transport
  • Railways
  • Roadways
  • Waterways
  • Airways
Breakup by End Use
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Deutsche Post AG (DHL)
  • Schenker AG
  • XPO Inc.
  • Wincanton Plc
  • FedEx Corp.
  • Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. 
  • PostNord Group AB
  • Kuehne + Nagel International AG
  • CEVA Logistics S.A.
  • Nippon Express Holdings Inc. 
  • Others

 

*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Share by Region
        8.4.1    North America
        8.4.2    Europe
        8.4.3    Asia Pacific
        8.4.4    Latin America
        8.4.5    Middle East and Africa
9    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    9.3    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Service
    10.1    Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    International Transportation Management (ITM)
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.4    Warehousing and Distribution
        10.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.5    Value Added Logistic Services (VALs)
        10.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Transport
    11.1    Railways
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Roadways
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Waterways
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    Airways
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by End Use
    12.1    Retail
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Healthcare
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Manufacturing
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Automotive
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.5    Others
13    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market by Country
    13.1    Germany
        13.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    United Kingdom
        13.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    France
        13.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.4    Italy
        13.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.5    Others
14    Market Dynamics
    14.1    SWOT Analysis
        14.1.1    Strengths
        14.1.2    Weaknesses
        14.1.3    Opportunities
        14.1.4    Threats
    14.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        14.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        14.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        14.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        14.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        14.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    14.3    Key Indicators of Demand
    14.4    Key Indicators of Price
15    Competitive Landscape
    15.1    Market Structure
    15.2    Company Profiles
        15.2.1    Deutsche Post AG (DHL) 
            15.2.1.1    Company Overview
            15.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.1.4    Certifications
        15.2.2    Schenker AG 
            15.2.2.1    Company Overview
            15.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.2.4    Certifications
        15.2.3    XPO Inc.   
            15.2.3.1    Company Overview
            15.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.3.4    Certifications
        15.2.4    Wincanton Plc 
            15.2.4.1    Company Overview
            15.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.4.4    Certifications
        15.2.5    FedEx Corp. 
            15.2.5.1    Company Overview
            15.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.5.4    Certifications
        15.2.6    Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. 
            15.2.6.1    Company Overview
            15.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.6.4    Certifications
        15.2.7    PostNord Group AB 
            15.2.7.1    Company Overview
            15.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.7.4    Certifications
        15.2.8    Kuehne + Nagel International AG  
            15.2.8.1    Company Overview
            15.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.8.4    Certifications
        15.2.9    CEVA Logistics S.A. 
            15.2.9.1    Company Overview
            15.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.9.4    Certifications
        15.2.10     Nippon Express Holdings Inc. 
            15.2.10.1    Company Overview
            15.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.10.4    Certifications
        15.2.11    Others
16    Key Trends and Developments in the Market

 

List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Service (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Service (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Transport (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Transport (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
10.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
11.    Europe Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market reached approximately USD 216.71 billion in 2023.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 331.73 billion by 2032.

Railways, roadways, waterways, and airways are the major transportation methods in the market.

The major classifications based on service include dedicated contract carriage (DCC), domestic transportation management (DTM), international transportation management (ITM), warehousing and distribution, and value added logistic services (VALs).

The United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy, among others are the major countries mentioned in the market report.

The major end uses of third-party logistics include retail, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and others.

The major players in the market are Deutsche Post AG (DHL), Schenker AG, XPO Inc., Wincanton Plc, FedEx Corp., Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., PostNord Group AB, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, CEVA Logistics S.A., and Nippon Express Holdings Inc., among others.

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