What is Third-Party Logistics?

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) is an outsourced logistics service model in which a specialized provider manages distribution, warehousing, transportation, and related supply chain operations on behalf of a client organization under defined contractual terms. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics 3PL, often abbreviated as 3PL, refers to contractual arrangements where an external provider performs logistics activities such as transportation, warehousing, inventory

How widely is Third-Party Logistics used?

30 organizations in our directory are tagged Third-Party Logistics, referenced across 1 article.

What is Third-Party Logistics most closely associated with?

Third-Party Logistics is most closely associated with Application Binary Interface and Automation.

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

Last updated August 24, 2026

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NewsArticle ABI Research finds 3PLs plan IoT and predictive maintenance

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Articles mentioning this entity 1 Organizations tagged 30 Organizations Aptean, BLUEMACAW LOGÍSTICA FUNDO DE INVESTIMENTO IMOBILIÁRIO (BLF11), Blue Yonder, Click Online BD, company LangFang City,Hebei province., DDL Line, Distribution and Freight Africa (DFA), Elite Line GmbH, Empire IL (Empire Intelligent Logistics), Fars Route Logistics, Free-Way, Frexpress, GBIT Logistics, GLN (Global Logistics Network Kenya), GLP Brasil, GSLine, INTER-PLUS, Kaludé Colombia, Kt America, LAxO Related terms Related terms (co-occurring topics)

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