Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Size & Outlook
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Europe third-party logistics market highlights
- The Europe third-party logistics market generated a revenue of USD 220,889.9 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, dtm was the largest revenue generating services in 2025.
- VALs is the most lucrative services segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Europe data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 220,889.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 366,862.7 million |
| Growth rate | 6.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Dtm |
| Fastest growing segment | VALs |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | DCC/Freight Forwarding, DTM, ITM, W&D, VALs |
| Key market players worldwide | Burris Logistics, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc, CEVA Logistics, DSV AS, DB Schenker, FedEx Corp, JB Hunt Transport Services Inc, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Nippon Express Holdings Inc, United Parcel Service Inc Class B, Yusen Logistics |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 17.5% of the global third-party logistics market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,232,398.6 million by 2033.
Though an obvious yet overlooked concept, last-mile delivery reflects the potential to be a game-changer in the current scenario. A customer-centric approach helps in customer retention, brand loyalty, and client satisfaction.
The service remains a make-or-break point for most players. • As 3PL companies focus on speedier deliveries through last-mile service, fulfillment hubs are being increased placed in strategic locations – especially inaccessible urban areas.
For instance, in 2020, Capgemini reported 55% of their clients were likely to entertain a vendor switch if the competitor can provide better deals in faster delivery, improved quality, and lower price. The European pharmaceutical industry remains limited in outsourcing logistics, unlike the mature market subset in the U.S.
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Third-Party Logistics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Parcel Service Inc Class B | View profile | 500,000 | 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 | www.ups.com |
| FedEx Corp | View profile | 787,400 | 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN, United States, 38120 | www.fedex.com |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc | View profile | 15,246 | 14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN, United States, 55347-5088 | www.chrobinson.com |
| Kuehne + Nagel International AG | View profile | 93,064 | Dorfstrasse 50, P.O. Box 67, Schindellegi, Switzerland, CH-8834 | www.kuehne-nagel.com |
| DB Schenker | View profile | 10001+ | Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.dbschenker.com/global |
| DSV AS | View profile | 73,879 | Hovedgaden 630, Hedehusene, Denmark, 2640 | www.dsv.com |
| Nippon Express Holdings Inc | View profile | 85,442 | 2 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0024 | - |
| CEVA Logistics | View profile | 10001+ | Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe | www.cevalogistics.com/ |
| Burris Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Milford, Delaware, United States, North America | www.burrislogistics.com |
| Yusen Logistics | View profile | 1001-5000 | Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia | www.yusen-logistics.com |
Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to Third-Party Logistics Market Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Dtm was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.0% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe third-party logistics market based on dcc/freight forwarding, dtm, itm, w&d, vals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Though an obvious yet overlooked concept, last-mile delivery reflects the potential to be a game-changer in the current scenario. A customer-centric approach helps in customer retention, brand loyalty, and client satisfaction.
The service remains a make-or-break point for most players. • As 3PL companies focus on speedier deliveries through last-mile service, fulfillment hubs are being increased placed in strategic locations – especially inaccessible urban areas.
For instance, in 2020, Capgemini reported 55% of their clients were likely to entertain a vendor switch if the competitor can provide better deals in faster delivery, improved quality, and lower price. The European pharmaceutical industry remains limited in outsourcing logistics, unlike the mature market subset in the U.S.
- Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- DCC/Freight Forwarding
- DTM
- ITM
- W&D
- VALs
- Europe Third-Party Logistics Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- Others
- Europe Third-Party Logistics Market Transport Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Roadways
- Railways
- Waterways
- Airways
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Europe Third-Party Logistics Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Europe third-party logistics market statistics, by services, 2021-2033 (US$M)
