Third-Party Logistics

One in three supply chain leaders expects outsourcing budgets to rise by over 10% in the next two years. This research evaluates leading global 3PL providers, providing organizations with the insights to make informed decisions on outsourcing logistics operations.

Market Definition

Gartner defines a third-party logistics (3PL) provider as a logistics service provider that moves, stores and manages the flow and distribution of products and materials on behalf of its customers for a fee without taking ownership. The 3PL will typically provide and manage operations that must include warehousing, transportation or value-added services that can be scaled and customized to the shipper’s needs.

3PL providers solve the challenge of efficiently managing the movement, storage and distribution of goods by enabling companies to outsource complex logistics operations, thereby reducing operational costs, improving supply chain visibility and supporting business scalability.

Report 2026

Here is a summary of the vendors featured in the Gartner magic quadrant 2026 report.
For the full analysis and detailed insights, you can read the report here and view the magic quadrant graphic here.

Market Status	Market Vendor
Leader	DHL
Leader	DSV
Leader	Kuehne+Nagel
Leader	UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Leader	A.P. Moller – Maersk
Leader	C.H. Robinson
Niche Player	DP World
Niche Player	Rhenus Group
Niche Player	Yusen Logistics
Niche Player	Lineage
Niche Player	Kintetsu World Express
Niche Player	KLN Logistics Group
Niche Player	Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Niche Player	LOGISTEED
Niche Player	Hyundai Glovis
Challenger	Amazon
Challenger	GEODIS
Challenger	CEVA Logistics
Challenger	NX Group
Challenger	Expeditors