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Third-Party Logistics Logistics Service Provider 3 1 Freight, Forwarder, Transportation, Outsourcing, Shipping, Warehousing, Customs Services, Supply Chain, Logistics The freight forwarder or logistics service provider brokering logistics services on behalf of the shipper and the carrier or the practice of outsourcing to such a service provider
3PL
Third-Party Logistics
Third-Party Logistics or 3PL is a term describing a Freight Forwarder or Logistics Service Provider brokering or providing one or more logistics services and the practice of outsourcing to such a service provider. Services provided by 3PLs may include:
- Multi-Modal Transportation
- Warehousing
- Tracking and tracing
- Cross-docking
- Packaging
- Customs services
The primary reason to use a 3PL is to have a single point for the Shipper or Consignee to outsource transportation and/or logistics services.
See also: 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL
Community Importance Rating: Hierarchy
| ID | Name | Level | x |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSP | Logistics Service Provider | 0 | LSP |
| 3PL | Third-Party Logistics | 1 | 3PL |
| FF | Freight Forwarder | 2 | FF |