About 3PL
3PL is a business process through which companies outsource their logistics and distribution functions to a service provider that specializes in handling logistics such as transportation, warehousing, and freight and forwarding. A service provider that provides these services is called a 3PL provider. Often, 3PL providers go beyond logistics and provide value-added services such as inventory management, cross-docking, door-to-door delivery, and packaging of products. They also provide strategic and operational value to many shippers worldwide. 3PL uses new and innovative SCM to enhance efficiency.
Technavio's analysts forecast the 3PL market in US to grow at a CAGR of 5.37 percent over the period 2014-2019.
Covered in this report
This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the 3PL market in the US for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, this report considers net revenue generated by 3PL providers. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top seven vendors in the 3PL market in the US. In addition, it discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the market. It also summarizes the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, and the key trends that are emerging in the market.
Technavio's report, 3PL Market in US 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
Key vendors
• CH Robinson Worldwide
• Deutsche Post
• Expeditors International of Washington
• J.B. Hunt Transport
• Kuehne + Nagel International
• United Parcel Service
• UTi Worldwide
Other prominent vendors
• Agility
• AN Deringer
• APL Logistics
• Arnold Logistics
• BAX Global
• BDP International
• BNSF Logistics
• Cardinal Logistics
• Cat Logistics
• CEVA Logistics
• Cornerstone Logistics
• Coyote Logistics
• CRST Logistics
• DB Schenker Logistics
• DSC Logistics
• Echo Global Logistics
• FedEx
• Genco
• Hub Group
• Kenco Logistics Services
• Kerry Logistics
• Landstar Logistics
• LeSaint Logistics
• Menlo Worldwide
• MIQ Logistics
• ModusLink Global Solutions
• NAL Logistics
• Neovia Logistics Services
• NFI
• Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
• Panalpina
• Penske Logistics
• Roadrunner Transportation Services
• Ryder System
• Saddle Creek Logistics Services
• Schneider Logistics
• Swift Dedicated
• TMSI Logistics
• Total Quality Logistics
• Transplace
• Unyson Logistics
• UTX Logistics
• Werner Enterprises Dedicated and Logistics
• XPO Logistics
Market driver
• Increase in cross border trade between US and Mexico
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge
• Shortage of skilled truck drivers
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market trend
• Emergence of big data analytics in SCM
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market overview
03.2 Service offerings
04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market research process
04.2 Research methodology
05. Introduction
06. Market Landscape
06.1 Market overview
07. US: Economic Outlook
07.1 US: Economic outlook 2014
07.1.1 US: Economic indicators
08. 3PL Market in US
08.1 Market size 2008-2013
08.1.1 Market size by net revenue
08.2 Market size and forecast 2014-2019
08.2.1 Market size and forecast by net revenue
08.3 Five forces analysis
09. Asset- and Non-asset-based Service Providers
10. Market Segmentation by Service Area
10.1 Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area 2014
10.1.1 Market size 2014 (gross revenue)
10.1.2 Market size 2014 by net revenue
10.2 Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area 2014-2019
10.3 3PL market in US in VAWD segment
10.3.1 Market size and forecast by net revenue
10.4 3PL market in US in ITM segment
10.4.1 Market size and forecast by net revenue
10.5 3PL market in US in DCC segment
10.5.1 Market size and forecast by net revenue
10.6 3PL market in US in DTM segment
10.6.1 Market size and forecast by net revenue
11. Market Attractiveness
11.1 Market attractiveness by service area
12. Buying Criteria
13. Market Growth Drivers
14. Drivers and their Impact
15. Market Challenges
16. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
17. Market Trends
18. Trends and their Impact
19. Analysis of MandA in Global 3PL Market
20. Vendor Landscape
20.1 Competitive scenario
20.2 Key vendor ranking 2015
20.3 Market share analysis 2013: Global 3PL market
20.4 Other prominent vendors
21. Key Vendor Analysis
21.1 C.H. Robinson
21.1.1 Key facts
21.1.2 Business overview
21.1.3 Segmentation by revenue 2014
21.1.4 Segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014
21.1.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
21.1.6 Business strategy
21.1.7 Recent developments
21.1.8 SWOT analysis
21.2 Deutsche Post DHL
21.2.1 Key facts
21.2.2 Business overview
21.2.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
21.2.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
21.2.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
21.2.6 Recent developments
21.2.7 SWOT analysis
21.3 Expeditors
21.3.1 Key facts
21.3.2 Business overview
21.3.3 Service segmentation
21.3.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
21.3.5 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
21.3.6 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
21.3.7 Business strategy
21.3.8 Recent developments
21.3.9 SWOT analysis
21.4 J.B. Hunt Transport
21.4.1 Key facts
21.4.2 Business overview
21.4.3 Business segmentation by revenue
21.4.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
21.4.5 Geographical segmentation
21.4.6 Business strategy
21.4.7 Recent developments
21.4.8 SWOT analysis
21.5 Kuehne + Nagel
21.5.1 Key facts
21.5.2 Business overview
21.5.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
21.5.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2012
21.5.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
21.5.6 Business strategy
21.5.7 Recent developments
21.5.8 SWOT analysis
21.6 UPS
21.6.1 Key facts
21.6.2 Business overview
21.6.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
21.6.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
21.6.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
21.6.6 Business strategy
21.6.7 Recent developments
21.6.8 SWOT analysis
21.7 UTi Worldwide
21.7.1 Key Facts
21.7.2 Business overview
21.7.3 Business segmentation by revenue 2013
21.7.4 Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013
21.7.5 Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
21.7.6 Recent developments
21.7.7 SWOT analysis
22. Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market research methodology
Exhibit 2: Market snapshot
Exhibit 3: US: GDP growth rate 2008-2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 4: US: Contribution of various sectors to GDP 2013
Exhibit 5: US: GDP per capita 2008-2013 ($)
Exhibit 6: Logistics provider pyramid
Exhibit 7: 3PL market in US 2008-2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 8: 3PL market in US 2014-2019 ($ billion)
Exhibit 9: Vendor mapping
Exhibit 10: Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area
Exhibit 11: Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area 2014 ($ billion)
Exhibit 12: Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area 2014 (share of net revenue)
Exhibit 13: Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area 2014-2019 (share of net revenue)
Exhibit 14: Segmentation of 3PL market in US by service area 2014-2019 ($ billion)
Exhibit 15: 3PL market in US in VAWD segment 2014-2019 ($ billion)
Exhibit 16: 3PL market in US in ITM segment 2014-2019 ($ billion)
Exhibit 17: 3PL market in US in DCC segment 2014-2019 ($ billion)
Exhibit 18: 3PL market in US in DTM segment 2014-2019 ($ billion)
Exhibit 19: Market attractiveness by service area
Exhibit 20: Growth drivers of 3PL market in US
Exhibit 21: Average cost reduction for shippers by utilizing 3PL services 2014
Exhibit 22: Mexico: Economic profile
Exhibit 23: Key outsourced logistics services (2014)
Exhibit 24: Cross-channel fulfilment options in retailing SCM
Exhibit 25: Challenges faced by vendors in 3PL Market in US
Exhibit 26: Trends Emerging in 3PL Market in US
Exhibit 27: Value of big data analytics in SCM
Exhibit 28: Key MandA deals in global 3PL market 2010-2014
Exhibit 29: Key vendor ranking 2015
Exhibit 30: Market share of key vendors 2013: Global 3PL market
Exhibit 31: C.H. Robinson: Segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 32: C.H. Robinson: Segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014 ($ billion)
Exhibit 33: C.H. Robinson: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 34: Deutsche Post DHL: Business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 35: Deutsche Post DHL: Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ million)
Exhibit 36: Deutsche Post DHL: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 37: Expeditors: Service segmentation 2013
Exhibit 38: Expeditors: Business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 39: Expeditors: Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 40: Expeditors: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 41: J.B. Hunt Transport: Business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 42: J.B. Hunt Transport: Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ million)
Exhibit 43: J.B. Hunt Transport: Geographical segmentation
Exhibit 44: Kuehne + Nagel: Business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 45: Kuehne + Nagel: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2012 ($ millions)
Exhibit 46: Kuehne + Nagel: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 47: UPS: Business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 48: UPS: Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 49: UPS: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 50: UTi: Business segmentation by revenue 2013
Exhibit 51: UTi: Business segmentation by revenue 2012 and 2013 ($ billion)
Exhibit 52: UTi: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2013
