U.S. 3PL Market Size Estimates
Since 1994, Armstrong & Associates has been estimating the size of the Third-Party Logistics (3PL)/Contract Logistics Market and its segments. Information for the latest year is provided below.
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U.S. 3PL/Contract Logistics Market |
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3PL Segment
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2021 Gross Revenue/Turnover (US$ Billions) |
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Dedicated Contract Carriage
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23.1 |
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Domestic Transportation Management
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139.0 |
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International Transportation Management
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122.4 |
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Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution
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54.6 |
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Contract Software/Systems
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3.8 |
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Total
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342.9 |
Definitions/descriptions of the four main 3PL segments are provided below.
Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC): 3PLs that provide dedicated contract carriage services supplying tractors, drivers, and management. Trailers are usually included. Contract terms are 1-7 years.
Domestic Transportation Management (DTM): 3PLs providing non-asset-based value-added transportation management services dealing mainly with shipments originating in and destined for North American points. Services are usually performed in conjunction with freight brokerage and are often contractual.
International Transportation Management (ITM): 3PLs that provide non-asset-based value-added international transportation management services. Services are usually performed in conjunction with freight forwarding and are often contractual.
Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD): 3PLs providing long-term contract warehousing or distribution center operations with various value-adds.
(updated May 8, 2024)
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