Third Party Logistics Provider

(abbr. 3PL) is a logistics service provider that aims to provide value-added logistics services that go beyond traditional TUL processes as an outsourcing partner to its customers (e.g. manufacturers). Using its own infrastructure and original logistics expertise, it manages complex supply chains for the customer. System solutions are increasingly being offered; these extend to taking over the entire logistics order processing, including support for the end customer. See Fourth Party Logistics Provider (4PL).

Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML