South Africa 3PL Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers 3PL Companies in South Africa and the market is segmented by Service (Domestic Transportation Management, International Transportation Management, and Value-added Warehousing and Distribution), and by End-Users.

South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size

South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Size
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South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Analysis

The South Africa Third-Party Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 6.39 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.81 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.64% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The growth in the market is driven by the growth in the intra-continental trade. Moreover, the change in the consumption patterns and growth in the e-commerce orders also form a part of drivers of the market growth with the higher generation of demand for logistics services.

South Africa being relatively under-developed in the logistics sector, is expecting huge and fast changes in the coming decade. These are supported by the government regulations, increasing outsourcing of the services by the companies and increasing consumer expectations of better service.

South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Overview

The market is highly fragmented with a large number of local and international players such as Imperial Logistics, DB Schenker, Panalpina Logistics- Bidvest, Value Logistics and Kuehne + Nagel as its key players. The market has high potential to develop with the expected increase in inland and foreign trade. The companies are aiming at maximum expansion in alliance to the developments in the market whilst have minimum carbon emissions and maximum implementation of renewable resources to produce energy.

South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Leaders

  1. Bidvest International Logistics

  2. Kuehne + Nagel

  3. DSV

  4. Barloworld Logistics

  5. Onelogix

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Analysis
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South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 2.1 Analysis Methodology
  • 2.2 Research Phases

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Current Market Scenario
  • 4.2 Market Dynamics
    • 4.2.1 Drivers
    • 4.2.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.3 Opportunities
  • 4.3 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Government Regulations and Initiatives
  • 4.5 General Trends in Warehousing Market
  • 4.6 Demand From Other Segments, such as CEP, Last Mile Delivery, Cold Chain Logistics Etc.
  • 4.7 Insights on E-commerce Business
  • 4.8 Technological Trends and Automation
  • 4.9 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.10 Impact of COVID-19 on the market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Service
    • 5.1.1 Domestic Transportation Management
    • 5.1.2 International Transportation Management
    • 5.1.3 Value-added Warehousing and Distribution
  • 5.2 By End-User
    • 5.2.1 Manufacturing & Automotive
    • 5.2.2 Oil & Gas and Chemicals
    • 5.2.3 Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail trade including e-commerce)
    • 5.2.4 Pharma & Healthcare
    • 5.2.5 Construction
    • 5.2.6 Other End Users

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Overview (market concentration and major players)
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Bidvest International Logistics
    • 6.2.2 Kuehne + Nagel
    • 6.2.3 DSV
    • 6.2.4 Barloworld Logistics
    • 6.2.5 OneLogix
    • 6.2.6 DPD Laser Express Logistics
    • 6.2.7 Value Logistics
    • 6.2.8 Bollore Logistics
    • 6.2.9 CEVA Logistics
    • 6.2.10 Vital Distribution
    • 6.2.11 Transnova
    • 6.2.12 DHL
    • 6.2.13 DB Schenker
    • 6.2.14 City Logistics
    • 6.2.15 United Parcel Service*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA 3PL MARKET

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Macroeconomic Indicators (GDP Distribution, by Activity, Contribution of Transport and Storage Sector to economy)
  • 8.2 External Trade Statistics - Exports and Imports, by Product
  • 8.3 Insights into Key Export Destinations and Import Origin Countries
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South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Segmentation

A comprehensive background analysis of the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market, covering the current market trends, restraints, technological updates and detailed information on various segments and competitive landscape of the industry. The impact of COVID-19 has also been incorporated and considered during the study.

By Service Domestic Transportation Management
International Transportation Management
Value-added Warehousing and Distribution
By End-User Manufacturing & Automotive
Oil & Gas and Chemicals
Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail trade including e-commerce)
Pharma & Healthcare
Construction
Other End Users
By Service
Domestic Transportation Management
International Transportation Management
Value-added Warehousing and Distribution
By End-User
Manufacturing & Automotive
Oil & Gas and Chemicals
Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail trade including e-commerce)
Pharma & Healthcare
Construction
Other End Users
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South Africa Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Research FAQs

How big is the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market?

The South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market size is expected to reach USD 6.39 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.64% to reach USD 8.81 billion by 2030.

What is the current South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market size?

In 2025, the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market size is expected to reach USD 6.39 billion.

Who are the key players in South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market?

Bidvest International Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel, DSV, Barloworld Logistics and Onelogix are the major companies operating in the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market.

What years does this South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market size was estimated at USD 5.97 billion. The report covers the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Africa Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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