Based on Technavio's market sizing methodology, the 3PL market size in Germany is predicted to surge by USD 10.55 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of 5.03%.
This 3PL market in Germany research report provides valuable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. The 3PL market in Germany report offers information on several market vendors, including ACP Freight Services Ltd., Agility Public Warehousing Co K.S.C.P., Baltic Logistic Solutions SIA, C.H. Robinson Worldwide inc., CMA CGM Group, DB Schenker, Deutsche Post DHL Group, Expeditors International of Washington inc., FedEx Corp., GEODIS, H. P. Therkelsen AS, hansa express logistics GmbH, Imperial Logistics Ltd., Ital Logistics Ltd., Kintetsu World Express inc., NTG Nordic Transport Group AS, United Parcel Service inc., and XPO Logistics inc. among others.
This report further entails the 3PL market in Germany segmentations, including:
- End-user - Automotive, chemical, consumer goods, healthcare, and others
- Service - Transportation, warehousing and distribution, and others
What will the 3PL Market Size in Germany be During the Forecast Period?

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3PL Market in Germany: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges
The growth of the e-commerce industry and the rising adoption of omnichannel retail is notably driving the 3PL market growth in Germany, although factors such as the high cost of technology may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the 3PL industry in Germany. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key 3PL Market Driver in Germany
- The growth of the e-commerce industry and the rising adoption of omnichannel retail is one of the key drivers fueling the Germany 3PL market growth.
- The e-commerce market in Germany has been growing at a faster rate owing to the impact of COVID-19.
- The omnichannel model allows the serving of customers from multiple channels such as online stores and physical stores through an integrated supply chain.
- In the omnichannel model, multiple channels and their respective resources are designed to operate in a coherent, cross-channel model.
- Vendors offer last-mile delivery and product returns and replacement. Such services increase the degree of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Therefore, retailers, especially in the consumer goods industry, are adopting 3PL services. Such an increase in adoption will drive Germany's third-party logistics (3PL) market growth during the forecast period.
Key 3PL Market Trend in Germany
- The emergence of Big Data is one of key Germany's third-party logistics market trends contributing to the market growth.
- The adoption of Big Data has enabled vendors to be more accurate and informative about their deliverables.
- The insights gained from Big Data are expected to improve logistics operations.
- The vendors use Big Data analytics in various ways to streamline their processes to improve delivery efficiency and address customer needs.
- Traffic and varying customer schedules cause delays and complications. However, the use of Big Data analytics enables the optimization of routes to mitigate the risks associated with last-mile delivery. Hence, it saves time and reduces expenses. Such factors are supporting Germany's third-party logistics market growth.
Key 3PL Market Challenge in Germany
- The high cost of technology is one of the factors hindering the Germany 3PL market growth.
- The adoption of technologies such as robotics, Big Data, and global positioning systems (GPS) allow the vendors to expand their customer base. However, the high cost of such technologies affects the bottom line of the vendors,
- The complexity of the supply chain networks has increased the need for time and capital index (CAPEX).
- The presence of government regulations that mandate the installation of electronic logging devices (ELDs) and speed regulators in trucks is a challenge for the vendors. Such challenges will impede the Germany third-party logistics (3PL) market growth during the forecast period.
This 3PL market in Germany analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.
Parent Market Analysis
Technavio categorizes the 3PL market in Germany as a part of the global air freight and logistics market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the 3PL market in Germany during the forecast period.
Who are the Major 3PL Market Vendors in Germany?
The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
- ACP Freight Services Ltd.
- Agility Public Warehousing Co K.S.C.P.
- Baltic Logistic Solutions SIA
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide inc.
- CMA CGM Group
- DB Schenker
- Deutsche Post DHL Group
- Expeditors International of Washington inc.
- FedEx Corp.
- GEODIS
- H. P. Therkelsen AS
- hansa express logistics GmbH
- Imperial Logistics Ltd.
- Ital Logistics Ltd.
- Kintetsu World Express inc.
- NTG Nordic Transport Group AS
- United Parcel Service inc.
- XPO Logistics inc.
This statistical study of the 3PL market in Germany encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The 3PL market in Germany is fragmented and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.
Product insights and News
- Acpfreight.com - The company offers 3PL that provides transportation services such as road freight, sea freight, air freight, and customs.
- Agility.com - The company offers 3PL that includes air freight services, ocean freight services, freight storage, distribution, transport services, trade financing, and customs services.
- Bls.lt - The company offers 3PL that includes courier services such as postal, parcel, and mail services.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from the post-COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The 3PL market in Germany forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
3PL Market in Germany Value Chain Analysis
Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the 3PL market in Germany, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.
What are the Revenue-generating End-user Segments in the 3PL Market in Germany?

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The 3PL market share growth in Germany by the automotive segment will be significant during the forecast period. The automotive industry is experiencing an increase in technological advances and a change in consumers' preferences, which are expected to keep the demand for automobiles stable during the forecast period. In addition, the demand for electric and autonomous vehicles is continuously increasing, which drives the growth of the automotive industry. Moreover, electric vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and buses, are considered inexpensive alternatives to traditional vehicles, and their use does not cause pollution. Hence, several enterprises are launching electric vehicles in the market. Such factors are expected to play a major role in increasing the demand for 3PL services in the automotive industry.
This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the 3PL market size in Germany and actionable market insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on each segment.
3PL Market Scope in Germany
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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120
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Base year
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2021
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Forecast period
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2022-2026
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.03%
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Market growth 2022-2026
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$10.55 billion
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth (%)
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5.42
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Competitive landscape
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Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope
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Key companies profiled
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ACP Freight Services Ltd., Agility Public Warehousing Co K.S.C.P., Baltic Logistic Solutions SIA, C.H. Robinson Worldwide inc., CMA CGM Group, DB Schenker, Deutsche Post DHL Group, Expeditors international of Washington inc., FedEx Corp., GEODIS, H. P. Therkelsen AS, hansa express logistics GmbH, Imperial Logistics Ltd., Ital Logistics Ltd., Kintetsu World Express inc., NTG Nordic Transport Group AS, United Parcel Service inc., and XPO Logistics inc.
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Market dynamics
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Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period.
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Customization purview
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What are the Key Data Covered in this 3PL Market in Germany Report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
- Detailed information on factors that will drive 3PL market growth in Germany during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the 3PL market size in Germany and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the 3PL industry in Germany
- A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of 3PL market vendors in Germany
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Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape