Europe Third-party Logistics Market Size & Outlook

The third-party logistics market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 366,862.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of Europe third-party logistics market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$220,889.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$366,862.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
6.7%
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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 2025USD 220,889.9 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 366,862.7 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentDtm
Fastest growing segmentVALs
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDCC/Freight Forwarding, DTM, ITM, W&D, VALs
Key market players worldwideBurris 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.

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Third-Party Logistics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc View profile 34718 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 130, Lowell, AR, United States, 72745-0130 https://www.jbhunt.com
Yusen Logistics View profile 1001-5000 Higashi-shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia https://www.yusen-logistics.com
Burris Logistics View profile 1001-5000 Milford, Delaware, United States, North America http://www.burrislogistics.com
CEVA Logistics View profile 10001+ Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe https://www.cevalogistics.com/
Nippon Express Holdings Inc View profile 85442 2 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0024 -
DSV AS View profile 73879 Hovedgaden 630, Hedehusene, Denmark, 2640 https://www.dsv.com
DB Schenker View profile 10001+ Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.dbschenker.com/global
Kuehne + Nagel International AG View profile 93064 Dorfstrasse 50, P.O. Box 67, Schindellegi, Switzerland, CH-8834 http://www.kuehne-nagel.com
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc View profile 15246 14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN, United States, 55347-5088 https://www.chrobinson.com
FedEx Corp View profile 787400 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN, United States, 38120 https://www.fedex.com
United Parcel Service Inc Class B View profile 500000 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 https://www.ups.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 will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Dtm was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33% 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.

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