The third-party logistics (3PL) market in North America was roughly sized at 267.4 billion U.S. dollars. In a 3PL enterprise design, a firm sustains production control, but outsources some or all transport and logistics execution to a fulfillment company.
The 3PL market worldwide
In 2020, the United States overtook China as the largest 3PL country, with an approximate total revenue of 231.5 billion U.S. dollars. Globally, the 3PL industry generated over 961 billion U.S. dollars in revenue and the the leading 3PL provider based on gross logistics revenue was DHL.
Third-party logistics market size in 2020, by region
(in billion U.S. dollars)
Characteristic
Market size in billion U.S. dollars
Total
961.8
Asia-Pacific
389.9
North America
267.4
Europe
173.8
Middle East
44.6
South America
31.4
Africa
27.9
CIS
26.7
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